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Local representatives honoured with new roles and recognitions, including MEP Cynthia Ní Mhurchú’s nomination for European Parliament Award
A number of our local representatives have been awarded new roles within the government and have received recognition for their...
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Visitors flock to our locality for Smithwick’s Kilkenny Roots Festival
While many in the area support the event, Festival Director Gary Kehoe says almost half of the tickets were sold...
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Carlow County Fire & Rescue Service Adds Three New Eco-Friendly 4x4s to Its Fleet
Carlow County Fire & Rescue Service has expanded its fleet with the addition of three new 4x4 jeeps, delivered earlier...
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Care and caution needed for bank holiday weekend in Carlow and Kilkenny
The garda road safety campaign's underway and there are warnings for those taking to open water or looking to barbecue...
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€28million roadworks spend approved by Kilkenny County Council
The funding's from the local authority, Transport Infrastructure Ireland & Department of Transport
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Nominations now open for the Carlow Business Awards
Nominations are now open in more than 20 categories
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Traffic Delays Expected in Kilkenny This Evening for Tractor Run Supporting Barnardos
Kilkenny motorists can expect some traffic delays this evening, but it’s all for a wonderful cause. A major tractor run,...
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St Luke’s Maternity Team Competes in Ireland’s Fittest Company to Support The National Maternity Hospital Foundation
The dedicated team from St Luke's Maternity is gearing up to compete in Ireland's Fittest Company, a prestigious event that...
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Victims’ Representatives Express Deep Concern Over Abusers in Religious Leadership
Victims' representatives have voiced their deep concern following a shocking revelation by RTÉ Investigates. The findings show that child abusers...
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Carlow Kilkenny TD Peter ‘Chap’ Cleere calls for delivery of funding allocated for childcare sector pay increases
As part of Budget 2025, there was funding ringfenced to the tune of €45 million to help childcare employers with...
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