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The trio of Danny O’Reilly, Graham Knox and Conor Egan is famed for hits including 'Give Me Minute' and 'Speak Up'

A court date is due

Gardaí investigating the disappearance and murders of Jo Jo Dullard and Deirdre Jacob have confirmed a search of open ground has begun on the Wicklow / Kildare border. Jo Jo went missing while trying to make her way home from Dublin to county Kilkenny on the 9th of November 1995....

Events are taking place across the country over the next few days with the sharing of music, food, conversation and more in recognition of the courage it takes to seek protection and the courage it takes to be welcoming

They warn; "Beware, apparently these scam calls through random email addresses are becoming more frequent. Beware, be scam aware."

Social Democrats Senator Patricia Stephenson revealed that admissions staff spent the last three weeks phoning devastated applicants to tell them their September courses no longer exist

The low-density development will feature a mix of two, three, four, and five-bedroom detached and semi-detached homes

Recent figures from the Chief Executive's Report reveal that CCTV cameras have captured dozens of offences at local bring banks

Plans to transform the heart of Carlow Town have taken a major step forward this month. The 6.6 million euro Thrive Project aims to redevelop the former Bank of Ireland building on Court Place. The site is being completely reimagined for future community and office use, with Part Eight planning...

South East Technological University has become the first higher education institution in Ireland to deliver an in-person university programme within a prison. The initiative, based at Portlaoise Prison, allows learners in custody to complete accredited modules as part of SETU’s Bachelor of Arts in Leadership and Community Development. The programme...

Kilkenny storyteller and singer Helena Byrne will launch the inaugural Lingaun Valley Solstice Festival tonight. The week-long celebration highlights the unique heritage, music, and folklore of the Kilkenny and Tipperary borderlands. Local events across the week include heritage walks at Knockroe Passage Tomb and a community storytelling night at Kilkieran...

Councillors in Carlow have expressed growing frustration over the delay in receiving funding to repair roads damaged earlier this year. Speaking after the monthly council meeting, Councillor Tommy Kinsella said engineers had already used part of the county's regular roads budget to carry out urgent repairs, particularly in South Carlow....

A major public demonstration is taking place in Carlow Town this afternoon (Sunday) as staff and students fight to save the future of Carlow College, St. Patrick’s. Campaigners are gathering at the front gates of the college at 3pm today to demand transparency over the shock decision to close the...

Anti-social behaviour and drug-related issues have emerged as the top concerns for people living across County Carlow. A recent survey by the Local Community Safety Partnership received 350 responses from the public. Rural isolation, public safety, and youth facilities were also highly ranked as areas needing urgent attention. The partnership...

Fianna Fáil Councillor Andrew McGuinness has been elected Mayor of Kilkenny City’s Municipal District for the fourth time. He was proposed by Councillor Joe Malone and seconded by Councillor David Fitzgerald. Outgoing Mayor John Coonan of Fianna Fail was elected Deputy Mayor. Speaking after the vote, Mayor McGuinness said he...

A delegation from Carlow is set to head to Dublin for direct talks with the Minister for Higher Education following last night's emergency public meeting about the closure of Carlow College. Fianna Fáil TD Sean Fleming confirmed to the meeting that Minister James Lawless has agreed to a face-to-face sit-down...

An appeal has been launched in Ferrybank following the removal of a life-saving community defibrillator. The AED unit was taken from its external cabinet outside Colin Molloy Butchers and the Ferrybank Post Office overnight. Local community first responders are stressing that this equipment is vital for medical emergencies and are...

A motorcyclist has died in a crash in Carrick on Suir in Tipperary. The collision involving a motorbike and a car happened at 4.45 yesterday evening at Ballynagrana. The motorcyclist - a man in his 30s - was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the car - a...

Kilkenny entrepreneur Niamh Butler has been named overall winner at the Kilkenny LEO Entrepreneur Awards. She says she is “blown away” by the win, which recognises her journey developing Yoohoo Skincare, a range aimed at menopausal women. Ms Butler who is a breast cancer survivor, says the idea came after...

A good guy. A man above politics. A great colleague. These were among the tributes paid to Councillor Michael Doran (FG) by his Muinebheag Municipal District (MD) colleagues upon succeeding Cllr Daniel Pender (FF) as Cathaoirleach at the AGM held at McGrath Hall on Wednesday.  First elected to Carlow County...