Kilkenny MEP calls on Brussels to tackle ‘rip-off’ insurance costs in Ireland
Sinn Féin MEP for Ireland South, Kathleen Funchion, has renewed her call for European intervention as Irish insurance premiums continue to soar—despite national reform efforts. Speaking to KCLR News, MEP Funchion described Irish consumers as being “stuck in a rip-off cycle,” citing the average motor insurance premium of €616—almost double...
Motorcyclist dead following crash in County Laois
The single-vehicle incident happened on the N77 at the junction of the Portlaoise Road and Ballyroan Road in Abbeyleix just before 8 o'clock last evening
Man taken to hospital following Kilkenny crash involving a car and an e-scooter
Emergency services were called to the incident which happened on the Bohernatounish Road on the outskirts of Kilkenny city just before 7 o'clock last evening
“It will be a help to us” – Johnny Nevin says Bagenalstown Gaels can use championship break to regroup
Bagenalstown Gaels manager Johnny Nevin says having a bye next weekend in the JJ Kavanagh Carlow Senior Hurling Championship is “not the worst thing” for his side as they look to bounce back from an opening-round defeat. The Gaels lost their first fixture to Naoimh Eoin and will next face...
“It’s like winning the Lotto” says Carlow Councillor Andy Gladney after ringing the Victory Bell at end of cancer treatment
The Bagenalstown based public representative has been undergoing treatment for prostate cancer
Water supply issues hits areas of Kilkenny and Carlow
Nighttime restrictions came into effect in Castleomer and surrounds last night while spots in County Carlow may see a disruption while mains repair works are carried out
New construction safety plan launched to further reduce fatalities and injuries
The Construction Safety Partnership Advisory Committee (CSPAC) has today (8 July 2025) published its 2025–2027 Action Plan, aimed at enhancing safety standards across Ireland’s construction sector. The three-year plan outlines key goals and initiatives designed to tackle the most pressing occupational safety and health risks in the industry. It builds...
Drivers advised of road closure at Dinin Bridge this week
Motorists traveling between Kilkenny City and Ballyraggett are being urged to take note of a temporary road closure on the N77 this week. The closure will affect the stretch of road at Dinin Bridge, which will be shut to traffic on Wednesday and Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m....
Live power line down in Kells village – public urged to avoid area
Motorists and residents in the Kells area are being strongly advised to stay away from the vicinity of the church in Kells Village, where a live ESB power line has come down. The situation poses a serious safety risk, and ESB crews are currently en route to deal with the...
Kilkenny part of Revenue seizure of over €300,000 in contraband during recent operations.
Over 300 thousand euro worth of contraband has been seized in Revenue operations in Kilkenny, Dublin, Sligo, Rosslare Europort and the midlands over the past week. Officers discovered 8.1 kilos of herbal cannabis, illicit tablets and tobacco products worth nearly 40 thousand euro. 283 counterfeit items were also seized, along...
Carlow continues to lead the way in e-waste recycling
Carlow has once again proven itself a national leader in sustainability, topping the charts in household e-waste recycling for the second year running. In 2024, residents in the county recycled an impressive 11.6kg of household e-waste per person, significantly surpassing the national average of 9.5kg. This achievement secures Carlow’s place...
Gardaí reiterate appeal for information on woman missing from Carlow
It's now two weeks since Natalie Nolan was last seen in the Tullow Street area of Carlow town
Popular county Kilkenny eatery announces ‘immediate’ closure
The Rosemary Tree Cafe was a popular spot for many in Thomastown for those living and working in the area as well as people passing through
“Somewhere to play in their own club” – Kathleen O’Hara on reviving camogie in Kildavin Clonegal
The AZAP Print Carlow Camogie Championships were officially launched last night at Netwatch Cullen Park. Among those at the launch was Kildavin Clonegal’s Kathleen O’Hara, who shared her own inspiring reason for picking up a hurley again after years away from the game. Having not played camogie since she was...
Hopes high for south Kilkenny road upgrade funding
Funding allocations for roads across the country are due to be announced and it's been suggested the Waterford to Cahir scheme as well as the N25 may make the list this time around
“They deserve better” – Micky Walsh says Kilkenny players let down by scoreboard error
Former Kilkenny goalkeeper Micky Walsh says he feels sorry for the players who were “let down” by the scoreboard confusion in Sunday’s All-Ireland semi-final defeat to Tipperary. There was controversy in injury time at Croke Park when an error on the stadium scoreboard – also reflected in TV graphics –...
Range of gardening equipment missing from home on outskirts of Kilkenny city
It's after a burglary in the O'Loughlin Court area between Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning (5th & 6th July)
Swimming ban lifted in Carlow as water quality improves
A swimming ban affecting two popular Carlow bathing spots has now been fully lifted following improvements in water quality. Last month, Carlow County Council introduced restrictions at the bathing area of Bagenalstown swimming pool and boat slip after routine testing revealed unsafe conditions for swimmers. That ban was lifted last...
Delays in cancer treatment in Kilkenny and Waterford hospitals are ‘quite concerning’ says Cois Nore Chairperson
The Chairperson of a local cancer support centre has described reported delays to treating patients in this region as "quite concerning" The Journal Investigates has published figures showing St Luke's and Waterford University hospital are both falling behind on the target of treating 90% of cancer patients within 15 days....
Delay in implementing vape tax plans expected this Summer
There's been a delay to a plan to roll out taxes on vapes. The new tax from last year's budget would lace an extra 50 cent per milliliter of e-liquid used in the devices. It was originally promised the new measures would be implemented by the middle of 2025. Addiction...