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“New Look to close Irish Stores, including Carlow location- 347 staff will be subject to a redundancy
New Look is shutting its Irish operations including its store in Carlow. The clothing retailer has announced it will hold...
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Kilkenny Olympian announced as Grand Marshall for Kilkenny St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Kilkenny cyclist and Rás na mBan winner Mia Griffin has been announced as the grand marshall for this year’s St....
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Wind warnings in place for southern and eastern counties including Carlow and Kilkenny
Met Éireann has issued wind warnings for several counties tomorrow, with a status yellow alert in place for both the...
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Garda fitness rules to be relaxed to attract more recruits
The fitness requirements for joining the Gardaí are set to be relaxed in an effort to attract more recruits, as...
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Plans for new landscaping on roundabouts in South Kilkenny
Plans are set to be drawn up for new landscaping projects on roundabouts in South Kilkenny following a joint meeting...
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Gardaí appeal for information after criminal damage incident in Carlow
Gardaí are appealing for information following a reported case of criminal damage in Carlow town early on Sunday morning. The...
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Carlow/Kilkenny TD John McGuinness ratified as Leas Cheann Comhairle of the 34th Dáil last night
Fianna Fáil’s John McGuinness was ratified as Leas Cheann Comhairle of the 34th Dáil last night, defeating Sinn Féin’s Aengus...
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Wintry weather may pose issues for driver this morning
Motorists are being advised to drive with caution today as heavy rainfall overnight and this morning has created water pooling...
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John McGuinness elected Leas Ceann Comhairle of Dáil Éireann
Carlow Kilkenny TD John McGuinness has been elected as the new Leas Ceann Comhairle of Dáil Eireann, coming out on...
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KCLR CEO John Purcell describes “very constructive” briefing in Brussels
The Independent Broadcasters of Ireland (IBI) have held what they called " a very constructive briefing" in Brussels earlier today....
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