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Minister drops plans for new legislation to stop drivers using social media when behind the wheel
The Transport Minister says he ran into too many difficulties to legislate against using sites like Facebook and WhatsApp while...
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Carlow sporting stars gather for annual awards ceremony
Our local sporting stars in Carlow were honoured at a ceremony last night. There were no surprised at the annual...
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The body of a man in his early 20’s recovered from the River Nore in Kilkenny
Gardaí have confirmed to KCLR news this morning that a body of a man in his early 20's was recovered...
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Local company scoops prize at IBEC Environment Awards
A local company has been recognised at the Ibec Environment Awards. Kilkenny Cooling Systems was chosen as the winner of...
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Rescue 117 and emergency services conducting a search of River Nore
Emergency services and Rescue 117 have resumed a search of the River Nore in Kilkenny city. Local gardaí received a...
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Excitement in Ardattin as Saoirse gets second Oscar nomination
There's great excitement in Ardattin at news of a second Oscar nomination for Saoirse Ronan yesterday. The 21 year old...
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Clock ticking towards boundary review deadlines
The clock is ticking towards the deadlines for you to have a say on the proposal to review the Kilkenny...
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Waiting game now for Thomastown community centre after Red Cross funding approved
The chairman of Thomastown community centre says they will have to wait and see now if the funding they get...
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The Golden Girl: Oscar Nomination for Saoirse Ronan in ‘Brooklyn’
Carlow eyes are smiling today (and the rest of Ireland) as Saoirse Ronan is nominated for Best Actress in 'Brooklyn'...
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Actor Alan Rickman has died at the age of 69
An icon of British theatre and film, Alan Rickman has died at the age of 69 after a battle with...
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