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Domestic tourism during Covid19 pandemic down 76% in Kilkenny and 41% in Carlow/Kildare according to new report
A local hotel manager says it's not surprising
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N80 stretch reopened following crash but works take place nearby so there may be delays along the route again today
Resurfacing works at Whitemills are due to take place between 7:30am and 5:30 this (Tuesday) evening
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Learner drivers in Carlow and Kilkenny face up to two months to sit their tests
19 centres have backlogs of over 12 weeks, and the worst is Killester in Dublin, at 31 weeks
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Carlow and Kilkenny gardeners need to look at alternatives to peat according to local enthusiast and author Shirley Lanigan
The UK is introducing the ban to help restore over 35,000 hectares of peatlands as 70% of peat sold in...
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Not an easy time for landlords or renters according to Kilkenny estate agent Ella Dunphy
Many people renting are finding it hard to plan, especially when picking schools for their children
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Fresh appeal for witnesses after man died during Tour de Kilkenny cycling race
A fresh appeal for information had been made after a cyclist died during this year's Tour de Kilkenny. The fatal...
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Emergency services in Carlow at scene of crash on N80 between Ballon and Bunclody
The stretch between Closh Cross and Kilbridge Cross has been closed
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Climate Action Officer: Households & businesses can cut energy use by 15% to mitigate price rises
Carlow's Climate Action Officer says local households and businesses can help minimize the effect of energy price rises. SSE Airtricity...
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350 new Med Tech jobs announced for Horizon Therapeutics Waterford site
350 new medical technology jobs have been announced in a new investment by a multinational company with a base just...
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We should find out on Wednesday if Carlow Kilkenny TD Jennifer Murnane O’Connor will be replacing Robert Troy in his former junior minister position
A new appointment will be approved by Cabinet when it returns on Wednesday after the summer break
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