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The rate of drownings across the country appears to be on the decrease including in Carlow and Kilkenny
118 people died in this way across the country between 2017 and 2021 with 93 others in 2022 and 78...
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Actor Colin Farrell celebrates Laois friend Emma Fogarty, Ireland’s longest-surviving person to battle severe skin condition
The Abbeyleix woman's parents were told when she was born that she wouldn't live longer than a week however yesterday...
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Criminal barristers striking again today with action outside courthouses, including in Carlow and Kilkenny
They are withdrawing services around the country as the row over fees continues
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Olympian Niall Comerford who has ties to Kilkenny is among those hoping for early success as Games begin in Paris
Two days ahead of the official opening ceremony in Paris, action gets underway this morning with the Rugby Sevens and...
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Seán Kelly secures influential positions on three of the European Parliament’s largest committees
He retakes his seat with the Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) Committee and also will serve as a substitute on...
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Another Kilkenny primary school is one step closer to obtaining a new classroom
Planning permission has been granted to Carrigeen National School for a new classroom Kilkenny County Council has granted permission for...
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IBI survey shows significant radio coverage of Local and European elections
A survey by the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland shows radio stations provided 429 hours of high-quality coverage of Local and...
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“They all thought I was bonkers but I just went ahead and did it” says Kilkenny woman who skydived 15,000 feet for charity
Tullaroan native Kathleen 'Kay' Sinclair neé Gaffney took to the skies aged 92 over the weekend
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Just over a month to go before the new school year and the issue of bus tickets for children in Carlow and Kilkenny arises yet again
Passes have been issued in the past week but, as always, not everybody who needs them has gotten them
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Three Kilkenny buildings mooted as accommodation providers for those seeking refuge from other countries have not yet been confirmed for such purposes
The Integration Department says it hasn't yet contracted a premises at Wallslough while they can't yet confirm contracts for the...
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