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Secondary schools are being reminded not to accept psychologists’ reports for Irish exemptions
''We need to look at what's driving the increase in exemptions and not place the blame on schools or parents''...
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Performance order revealed for Pan Celtic National Song Contest in Carlow
The 15 finalists include some from Carlow and Kilkenny
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Parents of attendees of tonight’s Kilkenny city Teen Ball warned to not drop them off in advance of the doors opening
Though the event is well-run and is alcohol-free, concerns have been raised by Gardaí regarding some of the young people...
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Carlow Kilkenny TD John McGuinness believes draft Government Plan is a steady blueprint to build upon
The local representative says the document was discussed at a parliament party meeting he was at and members were happy...
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Almost 800 drivers caught using mobile phones by Gardaí in first fortnight of 2025 including 26 in Carlow and Kilkenny
266 were detected in one 24-hour nationwide crackdown alone
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Handbags snatched from car parked at County Kilkenny graveyard later found in nearby fields
The owner was visiting a grave in Freshford on Sunday afternoon just before 3 o'clock
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Health services in Carlow and Kilkenny could by hit by industrial action
INMO and FORSA members have voted overwhelmingly in favour of the move following the continued non-filling of vacant posts in...
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St Lukes General Hospital for Carlow/Kilkenny is among lowest fares for hospital charges
Hospitals are charging staggering Parking Fees a new report has revealed. The Irish Farmer's Journal reveals some hospitals charge up...
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Throwing eggs may seem like cracking fun but Kilkenny Gardaí warn it’s a criminal offence
It's as a home in Knocktopher was 'plastered' last Thursday night
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Kyteler’s Inn are bringing back the slow set – with their upcoming over 30’s disco
There was huge reaction locally on a story we ran yesterday about Kilkenny being the only county in Ireland...
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