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13:26 Tipperary community to protest against mast next to primary school and homes – ‘This is a David vs Goliath battle’

A community in Co Tipperary are gearing up for a protest to oppose the construction of a 15m high telecoms mast next to homes, a primary school and a creche.

10:52 Waterford shop that sold winning €4m lotto ticket revealed – ‘It’s a well-deserved lift for the community here’

The lucky Co Waterford shop that sold the winning €4m lotto ticket has been revealed.

17:58 Waterford lotto player scoops €4m as players urged to check their tickets

A lucky lottery player from Co Waterford has won an eyewatering €4m as players are urged to check their tickets.

22/04 Man robbed at knifepoint in Waterford as Gardaí launch investigation

An investigation has been launched following a terrifying incident that saw a man robbed at knifepoint in Waterford over the bank holiday weekend.

22/04 Gardaí in Offaly appeal for witnesses following hit and run

Offaly Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a hit and run in the county over the bank holiday weekend.

18/04 Residents handed keys to new homes as ribbon cut at Kildare housing development

Kildare County Council have completed a brand new housing development in the county with a number of residents already moved into their new homes.

18/04 An Taisce withdraw appeal against €17m service station in Kildare after they were accused of ‘stepping outside of their remit’

An Taisce have withdrawn its appeal to An Bord Pleanála against the construction of a €17m service station on derelict land in Naas that could create up to 400 jobs.

17/04 Controversial Kildare councillor presents Conor McGregor with holy water

A controversial Kildare County Councillor has raised eyebrows after he filmed himself presenting Conor McGregor with unusual gifts.

17/04 Carlow student (5) wins top prize in national children's art competition

A young art student from Co Carlow has scooped a top prize in a prestigious national art competition.

16/04 IFA president urges people to get regular health checks following discovery of pancreatic tumour ‘by chance’

The president of the Irish Farmers Association (IFA) is urging people to prioritise their health and go for regular checks at their GP after he was given the all clear following a cancer scare.

15/04 Over 620,000 Kildare and Dublin residents to benefit from €30m investment in Leixlip water plant

An investment of a further €30m in the Leixlip Water Treatment Plant in Co Kildare will help create a more robust water supply for over 600,000 residents across Kildare and parts of Dublin.

15/04 Sadness in Kilkenny as local election candidate passes away – ‘The green movement has lost a great champion’

Tributes are pouring in for a 2024 Green Party local election candidate who sadly passed away over the weekend.

15/04 Public meeting against proposed Kildare biomethane plant to take place this week

A public meeting is taking place in Co Kildare this week against the proposed construction of a biomethane plant.

14/04 Gardaí investigating the late night theft of a car from a home in Carlow

Gardaí have launched an investigation after a car was stolen from the yard of a home in Co Carlow late Sunday night.

14/04 Kildare Gardaí appeal for witnesses to hit and run where woman was struck by e-scooter

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses of a hit and run involving an e-scooter that left a pedestrian hospitalised in Co Kildare.

11/04 Good Samaritan helps gardaí apprehend woman fleeing Kilkenny with stolen goods

A woman attempting to flee Kilkenny City with suspected stolen goods was caught by Gardaí following a tip-off from a good Samaritan.

11/04 Motorist clocked driving153kmh in a 120kmh zone among drivers caught in Carlow on National Slow Down Day

A drug driver and a motorist caught speeding at 153kmh in a 120kmh zone were among drivers caught by Gardaí across Co Carlow on National Slow Down Day.

11/04 Easter in Kildare: Five egg-cellent events taking place over the bank holiday weekend

The Easter bank holiday weekend is only around the corner, so now is the time to start planning what you and your family will get up to over the long weekend.

10/04 Easter bank holiday in Kilkenny: Wealth of activities for young and old

From Easter egg hunts to meeting the Easter bunny, there are lots of activities and things to do and see in Kilkenny to keep your family entertained this Easter.

10/04 Easter in Carlow: Five fun-filled activities for all the family this bank holiday weekend

With the Easter bank holiday weekend only around the corner, now is the time to start making plans to keep the family entertained over the long weekend.

10/04 Public warned to stay off Punchestown race track – ‘This is our centre court, our Croke Park, our greenway’

Members of the public have been caught ignoring signs at Punchestown Racecourse warning people to stay off the race track.

09/04 ‘From the moment I arrived, everything was impressive’ – First patients treated in new medical centre for older people in Carlow and Kilkenny

A milestone in the care of older people in counties Carlow and Kilkenny has been reached as Oriel House welcomed its first patients through their doors this week.

07/04 Incidents of shoplifting in Carlow and Kilkenny soar by 121pc

Incidents of shoplifting have dramatically risen in counties Carlow and Kilkenny with calls being made for tougher action against those caught stealing.

07/04 Kildare experiences largest increase in shoplifting as incidents rise by 314pc in 20 years

Kildare has experienced the largest increase in shoplifting incidents over the past two decades, leading to calls for tougher action against those caught stealing.

07/04 Gardaí concerned for well-being of missing Carlow man (49) last seen in Kilkenny City

Gardaí are urging the public for help and information on the whereabouts of a man missing from Carlow.

04/04 Friends of Laois teacher (23) who died from brain cancer to run half marathon in his memory

A group of friends are gearing up to run a half marathon in memory of a teacher from Laois who passed away from brain cancer last year.

04/04 Kildare food bank ‘struggling’ to keep shelves stocked as demand rises

A community food bank based in Co Kildare has made an urgent appeal for food donations as demand for their service continues to rise.

03/04 Health & Wellbeing Expo set to bring over 2,000 people to Laois

The Live Well Health & Wellbeing Expo, delivered for free through a collaboration between Age Friendly Laois and Healthy Laois, returns for another year to Portlaoise on Wednesday, April 23.

03/04 Two new walking trails launched in Kilkenny

Two new walking trails through architectural conservation areas in Co Kilkenny have been officially launched.

03/04 €35m Carlow whiskey distillery and visitor centre is refused planning permission

Plans for a new €35m Walsh Whiskey Distillery in Co Carlow have stalled as planning permission was refused by the council.

02/04 See inside former Kildare pub and restaurant to be sold at online auction

A former pub and restaurant in the centre of Athy Town in Co Kildare is to be sold at online auction this month.

02/04 18 motorists arrested in Kildare for drink and drug driving following Garda crackdown

A total of 18 motorists have been arrested across Co Kildare so far this week for driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.

02/04 JJ Kavanagh & Sons pulls bus service to Dublin City and airport from parts of Kildare, Kilkenny and Laois

JJ Kavanagh & Sons have announced that they are "streamlining” a bus route connecting Kildare, Kilkenny and Laois to Dublin City by removing a number of stops in the three counties.

01/04 Woman who died in hospital days after she was struck by a car in Kilkenny is named locally – ‘She brought joy and light to everyone around her’

There is widespread sadness across Co Kilkenny as the community mourns the death of a young woman (30s) who tragically died in hospital yesterday after she was struck by a car last Friday.

01/04 Concerns raised over garda visibility in Kilkenny

There are calls for more Garda resourcing in rural areas across counties Carlow and Kilkenny after it emerged that a Garda station in a village in Kilkenny only opens for two hours every eight days.

28/03 Two people arrested for reckless driving scramblers through Carlow town

Two people have been arrested after Gardaí conducted searches of homes in Carlow following the “reckless driving” of four scrambler motorbikes through the centre of Carlow Town

28/03 Search for Kilkenny woman who had been missing for over a month stood down after body found

The search for a woman missing from Kilkenny for over a month has been stood down following the discovery of a body in Kilkenny.

28/03 See inside some of the cheapest homes for sale in Kilkenny – Four ‘fixer-uppers' on the market for €150,000 and under

House prices in every corner of the country are continually rising as housing inflation hits an eight-year-high.

24/03 Laois gardaí stop motorcyclist whose tax had expired nearly 11 years ago

Laois Gardaí seized a motorbike over the weekend after they discovered the tax had expired nearly 11 years ago.

21/03 Country music star Michael English cancels shows following sudden death of 19-year-old nephew

Country music star Michael English has cancelled his shows for the rest of the week following the sudden death of his young nephew and godson.

21/03 Country music star cancels shows following sudden death of his young nephew

Country music star Michael English has cancelled his shows for the rest of the week following the sudden death of his young nephew and godson.

21/03 Water supply restored to homes and businesses in Carlow Town following ‘significant’ burst

Water supply has been restored to homes and businesses in Carlow Town following a “significant" burst in the water pipe network.

19/03 ‘Every time a garda arrests someone for drink or drug driving, they are potentially stopping a serious accident’

Fourteen drivers were arrested over the St. Patrick’s bank holiday weekend in Kilkenny and Waterford on suspicion of driving under the influence of drink or drugs.

14/03 Kildare St. Patrick’s Day parades 2025: What’s happening around the county this year?

Now that we have hit the month of March, the countdown has started for St. Patrick’s Day 2025.

14/03 Laois St Patrick’s Day parades 2025: All you need to know for a fun family day out

The countdown is on for St. Patrick’s Day 2025 and excitement is building in Laois with fun family events planned in towns and villages across the county.

13/03 Driver of a car that hadn’t been taxed in 861 days among motorists caught at multi-agency checkpoints in Kildare

A drug driver, a car which had not been taxed for 861 days and a number of uninsured drivers were among motorists stopped by Gardaí at multi-agency checkpoints in Co Kildare earlier this week.

13/03 Gardaí renew appeal for witnesses to M50 crash which claimed the life of Carlow motorcyclist

Gardaí have renewed their appeal for witnesses to a crash on the M50 in west Dublin last weekend which claimed the life of motorcyclist, Christian Rasmussen.

12/03 Pioneering technology warning motorists of an accident ahead is rolled out in Carlow

Carlow has become the first county in Ireland to implement a new emergency alert technology aimed at keeping motorists safe on the road while the fire service respond to an emergency or an accident.

06/03 Carlow man charged as GSOC notified of discharge of ‘less lethal device’ during Garda pursuit of stolen JCB digger

A man arrested in relation to the theft of a JCB digger in Co Carlow has been charged and is due in court on Friday morning.

05/03 Man arrested after Gardaí chase stolen JCB digger through Carlow

A man has been arrested following a Garda chase through Carlow after a JCB digger was stolen and taken for a ride.

25/02 Dead puppies found abandoned in ‘house of horrors’ may have been eaten by rats, says Kildare animal welfare charity

A Kildare-based animal welfare charity have rescued two puppies living in squalor in an abandoned “rat infested" house in Dublin.

21/02 Three drivers due in court and three cars seized at Kildare Garda checkpoint

Three drivers are due in court, while three vehicles were seized following a garda checkpoint in Co Kildare.

21/02 Survival of traditional family farms across Carlow and Kilkenny at serious risk – ‘farmers are in a fight for survival’

The survival of traditional family-run farms across Carlow and Kilkenny are at serious risk if farmers “do not get the support they desperately need.”

21/02 Olympian and Junior Eurovision star unveiled as Grand Marshals for Kilkenny’s St Patrick's Day parade

Two Kilkenny stars have been chosen as this year’s Grand Marshal and Junior Grand Marshal for St. Patrick's Festival Kilkenny 2025.

21/02 Former Laois restaurant and B&B to be converted into children’s care home

A former roadside restaurant and bed and breakfast in Co Laois is due to be converted into a children’s care home.

21/02 136 bedroom hotel in Kilkenny gets green light from An Bord Pleanála

An Bord Pleanála has given the green light for the construction of a new 136-bedroom hotel in Kilkenny City.

20/02 Fire rips through Laois apartments leaving families homeless and two men seriously injured

Families with young children have been left homeless following a devastating fire that engulfed nine apartments and left two people seriously injured in Co Laois.

19/02 Three teenagers arrested following suspected arson attack at Kildare stud farm

Three teenagers have been arrested following a fire at a stud farm in Co Kildare that almost claimed the lives of 18 pregnant mares and resulted in over €150,000 in damage.

19/02 Libraries partner with Kilkenny Rape Crisis Centre to reach out to those impacted by sexual violence in the south east

Kilkenny County Council Library Service has partnered with KASA, formerly known as the Kilkenny Rape Crisis Centre, a local support service that helps people who have been affected by sexual violence.

19/02 ‘Lightning really does strike twice’ – Kilkenny woman’s birthday luck strikes again with second €50,000 win

They say déjà vu is an illusion of memory, but for Kilkenny woman, Anne Foley, that so-called illusion became a reality on her 60th birthday.

18/02 19th century former mill in Kilkenny that has been derelict for decades hits the market

Perched on the banks of the River Clodiagh and 4km east of Inistioge village lies the now derelict Allen's Mill which was originally constructed in the mid 1800s.

18/02 Carlow IPAS centre feels ‘like home’ for residents according to latest HIQA report

Families living in an IPAS centre in Carlow town say they have experienced a “good quality of life” living at the centre and have been treated with "kindness, care and respect”.

18/02 Locals object to proposed biomethane plant in Kildare as community meeting cancelled over concerns of ‘disruption’ and ‘disorder’

A group of locals have raised objections to the proposed construction of a biomethane plant in Co Kildare as they argue the plant will damage the “unique fabric” of the rural community.

18/02 Popular taproom in the heart of Kilkenny city has plans for new restaurant, wine bar, accommodation and gelato shop

Plans are currently before Kilkenny County Council for the development of a restaurant, wine bar, boutique accommodation and even a gelato shop on the site of the popular Sullivan’s Taproom in the heart of Kilkenny city.

18/02 Driver who has held a learners permit for 18 years arrested in Kildare for drug driving

An unaccompanied learner driver who has held a learners permit for nearly two decades has been arrested for driving under the influence of drugs in Co Kildare.

17/02 Gardaí release image of car involved in Kildare hit and run that left woman (40s) seriously injured

Gardaí have released an image of the car involved in a hit and run in Co Kildare that left a woman seriously injured.

17/02 Man arrested (60s) after pedestrian left in serious condition after hit and run in Kilkenny

A man (60s) has been arrested after a pedestrian was left seriously injured over the weekend following a late night hit and run in Kilkenny City.

17/02 Gardaí ‘very concerned’ as they renew appeal for information on missing Kilkenny woman

Gardaí have renewed their appeal for information on the whereabouts of a woman missing from Co Kilkenny for over a week.

15/02 ‘I keep thinking about all the milestones he’s going to miss’ – Kilkenny family in a race against time to get life saving treatment for son (4)

At four-years-old, William Moore’s muscles are already beginning to deteriorate.

13/02 Families with school children will be allowed stay at Kildare IPAS centre while other residents risk eviction

Families with school children will be allowed to stay at the Eyre Powell accommodation centre in Co Kildare, while other residents who do not have children in school risk eviction.

13/02 Plans for large 192 hectare solar farm lodged with Carlow County Council

A planning application for a large solar farm in Co Carlow is currently before the local county council.

12/02 Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore opens extra beds to try cope with demand

Patients waiting in the Emergency Department in Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore are reporting long waiting times to been seen.

12/02 Waterford restaurant issued with closure order after rat droppings were found

A restaurant/café in Co Waterford was served with a closure order by the HSE after rat dropping were discovered in the premises.

12/02 Tipperary pub hit with partial closure order as rodent faeces discovered in premises

A public house in Co Tipperary was served with a closure order by the HSE to shut a part of the pub after rodent faeces were discovered in the premises which posed “grave and immediate danger to public health”.

12/02 Offaly gardaí keen to speak with driver of mini-bus who brought injured people to hospital after crash

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward, including a driver who helped transport injured people to hospital, following a crash over the bank holiday weekend in Co Offaly.

11/02 Tributes paid to ‘gifted’ carpenter killed in Offaly car crash – ‘He will be forever in our hearts’

Tributes are pouring in following the tragic death of a local man who was killed in a car crash in Co Offaly on Monday afternoon.

11/02 Tragic murder of Laois woman Marie Kilmartin to feature on TG4 true crime documentary series

The tragic murder of Laois woman, Marie Kilmartin, over 30 years ago will feature on the TG4 true crime documentary series, Marú inár Measc, this month.

11/02 Gardaí ‘concerned' for well-being of missing Waterford teen (14)

Gardaí are seeking the public's help in tracing the whereabouts of a young teenager missing from Waterford.

10/02 Gardaí appealing for witnesses after man in his 50s dies in Offaly car crash

A man in his 50s has died following a single vehicle crash at Killaderry, Daingean, Co Offaly earlier today, Monday.

10/02 Walker rescued from Galtees in Tipperary as ‘thick fog’ descended across the mountain

Two walkers had to be rescued by the South Eastern Mountain Rescue Association (SEMRA) over the weekend following two separate incidents in Co Tipperary.

10/02 Kilkenny Fire Brigade called to two separate fires in the city centre

No injuries have been reported following two separate fires in Kilkenny city this morning.

10/02 Gardaí ‘very concerned’ for well-being of missing Kilkenny woman (67)

Gardaí are urging the public for assistance in tracing the whereabouts of a woman missing from Co Kilkenny.

07/02 Gardaí investigating after 100-year-old tree worth €63,000 was illegally felled in Kildare park

There has been public outcry in Co Kildare following the illegal felling of a rare, century-old tree.

07/02 Desperate first-time buyers slept in their cars overnight to queue for houses for sale in Leixlip

More than a dozen first-time buyers slept in their cars last night in a desperate attempt to secure one of 30 properties going on sale in Leixlip, Co Kildare this weekend.

07/02 21 acre holding in Kilkenny which is ‘suitable for a wide range of uses’ to be auctioned off online

A 21.6-acre holding in Co Kilkenny, “suitable for a wide range of uses”, is set to go up for online auction next month.

07/02 Biomethane plant being proposed for Kildare could heat up to 3,000 homes

A community meeting is due to be held later this month by the company behind the proposed biomethane plant in Co Kildare.

07/02 First Dates Ireland: Opposites attract as ‘spicy white girl’ Becky from Kilkenny goes on second date with shy guy Aaron

Bubbly Becky from Kilkenny and shy guy Aaron from Wexford proved opposites really do attract after sparks flew between the pair on First Dates Ireland.

06/02 Gardaí continue to search for Kilkenny man (23) missing for over a month

Gardaí have renewed their appeal to the public for help in tracing the whereabouts of a young man missing from Kilkenny for over a month.

06/02 Bodies of two young friends killed in Carlow crash to repose together before remains are repatriated to India

The remains of two friends who died in a car crash in Co Carlow last week will repose together on Friday before being repatriated to their home country of India.

06/02 St. Patrick’s Festival Kilkenny unveils exciting four day line-up

St Patrick’s Festival Kilkenny has grown this year from a one-day event to a lively four-day spectacle.

05/02 541 people applied for domestic violence orders in Carlow and Kilkenny district courts in 2023

There were significantly more domestic violence orders applied for in Carlow in comparison to neighbouring Kilkenny in 2023 according to district court records.

05/02 Intoxicated drivers arrested in Laois tested positive for cocaine, opiates and cannabis

Multiple drivers were arrested by Gardaí in Co Laois over the bank holiday weekend for drink and drug driving, including a motorist who was discovered behind the wheel while on cocaine and opiates and with an outstanding warrant out for his arrest.

05/02 Regional strategies and sustainability the focus of tourism operators at Kilkenny meeting

The importance of regional tourism and sustainability initiatives were discussed at the annual meeting of the Inbound Tourism Operators Association of Ireland (ITOA) which was held in Kilkenny.

04/02 Planning sought for 13 new homes in Carlow

A planning application for a new housing development in Co Carlow is currently before Carlow County Council.

04/02 Pedestrian (40s) struck by car in Kildare as gardaí trace movements of a navy Mazda 6

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward following a “road traffic incident” that saw a pedestrian struck by a passing car in the Allenwood area of Co Kildare at the weekend.

04/02 Over €64,000 raised for the families of two young men killed in Carlow crash

Over €64,000 has been raised for the families of two young men who were killed in a car crash in Co Carlow last week.

04/02 Garda probe as two cars stolen from same driveway in Kildare

An investigation has been launched by gardaí following the theft of two cars from the same driveway on the same night in Co Kildare.

04/02 Kildare driver on drugs already had warrant out for their arrest for previous drug driving offences

A driver that was arrested in Co Kildare for driving under the influence of drugs already had a warrant out for their arrest for previous drug driving offences.

31/01 Two young men killed in Co Carlow car crash are named locally

Two young men killed in a crash in Co Carlow in the early hours of Friday have been named locally.

30/01 Old homes to be demolished and new homes built in Kildare estate as contract signed for housing regeneration project

A contract has been signed for a housing regeneration project in a Co Kildare housing estate that will see a number of old houses demolished with new houses built in their place.

30/01 Carlow man honoured with prestigious travel award

A Carlow man’s contributions to Ireland’s travel industry have been honoured at this year's prestigious Irish Travel Industry Awards.

29/01 Medical and therapy centre for older people in Carlow and Kilkenny moving to ‘state-of-the-art’ facility

A vital service for older people living in Carlow and Kilkenny is moving to a brand new “state-of-the-art” facility in Co Kilkenny.

29/01 Naas Hospital using private care facilities to cope with demand as long wait times reported for admissions

Patients are reporting long wait times in Naas General Hospital’s Emergency Department (ED) following an influx of patients presenting with flu and RSV.

29/01 Former Kilkenny restaurant that was the focus of far-right protests will start housing Ukrainian refugees this month

A former restaurant in Co Kilkenny that attracted a number of far-right protests last year will start housing Ukrainian refugees this month.

29/01 Meet the father and son duo driving 6,000km from Kilkenny to West Africa in a 2003 Lexus

A father and son duo from Kilkenny are undertaking a mammoth journey behind the wheel of a 2003 Lexus as they travel over 6,000km in 21 days from Galmoy in Kilkenny to the Republic of The Gambia, a country in West Africa.

29/01 Gardai hunt for burglary gang in black Mini as €30,000 worth of jewellery stolen from Kildare home

Gardaí are searching for at least two suspects wanted in connection with a burglary in Co Kildare that saw €30,000 worth of jewellery stolen.

28/01 Gardaí release image of a man suspected of raping a woman in Kildare

Gardaí have released an image of a suspect wanted in connection with the alleged rape of a woman in Co Kildare.

28/01 3,000 Carlow people have their say on the proposed €20m rejuvenation of town centre

Over 3,000 people from Carlow had their say on the proposed €20m rejuvenation and redevelopment of Carlow town centre, which planners say is designed to support business and modern living.

28/01 Gardaí concerned for well-being of missing Kilkenny woman (34)

Gardaí in Kilkenny say they are concerned for the welfare of a woman missing from Kilkenny City.

27/01 Housing boost for Carlow as green light given for 72 new homes

Planning permission has been granted by Carlow County Council for the construction of a large housing development in the county.

27/01 Co Kildare GAA club to open its doors to those without power in wake of Storm Éowyn

A GAA club in Kildare will open its doors to those who remain without power in the county following the destruction and havoc caused by Storm Éowyn.

27/01 Efforts continuing to restore water to parts of Kildare in wake of Storm Éowyn

Crews from Uisce Éireann are continuing to restore water to customers in Co Kildare in wake of Storm Éowyn.

24/01 Storm Éowyn in Kilkenny: Over 9,600 without power, roof blown off sports complex and reports of fallen trees blocking roads

Over 9,600 homes and businesses in Co Kilkenny are currently without power following reports of “extreme, damaging and destructive” gusts of wind across the county in the early hours of this morning.

24/01 Storm Éowyn in Carlow: 4,000 homes still without power and GAA club ‘significantly damaged’

The red wind warning for Co Carlow has now passed, but with an orange warning still in place until 4pm today, there will be little respite.

24/01 Storm Éowyn in Carlow: 4,000 homes without power, trees down and a car crash in the early hours

The red wind warning for Co Carlow has now passed, but with an orange warning still in place until 4pm today, there will be little respite.

24/01 Storm Éowyn in Carlow: 4,000 homes without power, trees down across the county and a car crash in the early hours of Friday morning

The red wind warning for Co Carlow has now passed, but with an orange warning still in place until 4pm today, there will be little respite.

24/01 Storm Éowyn in Kilkenny: Over 9,600 without power, schools closed and hospital appointments cancelled

Over 9,600 homes and businesses in Co Kilkenny are currently without power following reports of “extreme, damaging and destructive” gusts of wind across the county in the early hours of this morning.

23/01 ‘Extreme, damaging and destructive’ gusts of 130kmh during Storm Éowyn to bring Kilkenny to a standstill

Kilkenny is bracing itself for one of the most severe storms Ireland has ever seen.

23/01 See inside this ‘multi-generational’ Kilkenny home boasting 11 bedrooms on the market for under €600,000

An exceptionally large 11-bedroom house that has been subdivided into two homes has hit the market in Co Kilkenny for under €600,000.

22/01 Up to 60 job losses at Glanbia as company announces restructuring of its Irish operations

Up to 60 jobs will be made redundant at Glanbia as the Kilkenny-based company begins a restructuring of its Irish operations.

22/01 Kildare teacher warns ‘millions will be squandered’ as Government issues €7m tender for school phone pouches

A Kildare primary school teacher is warning that the millions of euro “set to be wasted” on the rollout of mobile phone pouches in schools would be better spent on “real issues in education”.

22/01 Pedestrian (70s) hospitalised after being struck by a car in Carlow

A female pedestrian was hospitalised following a collision involving a car in Co Carlow yesterday evening.

21/01 See inside 'picture book' Victorian gate lodge in Laois on the market for under €300,000

Stepping through the front door of Rath Lodge has been likened by many visitors to “stepping into a Beatrix Potter picture book”.

21/01 Three friends killed in Carlow crash to be remembered at memorial run a year on from their deaths

A car run in memory of three friends tragically killed in a crash in Co Carlow last year will take place a few days after the one year anniversary of their deaths.

21/01 Twinning between Naas and an Italian town renewed at special reception

The enduring friendship of an Irish and Italian town has been celebrated at a special gathering in Co Kildare with the renewal of the twinning of Naas and Casalattico.

20/01 Gardaí searching for three men who attempted to drive through the shutters of Carlow garage

A search is under way for three male criminals who used a stolen car to “attack” a garage in Co Carlow before fleeing in a getaway car which has been allegedly used in a crimes committed in counties Kildare, Dublin, Wicklow and Louth.

20/01 Carlow singer to star in country music series 'Glór Tíre' on TG4

Carlow native and country music singer, Jack Gladney, will fly the flag for his home county when he appears on the newest season of Glór Tíre.

20/01 Work colleagues launch fundraiser in memory of ‘beloved’ Kilkenny man

A group of work friends have set up a Go Fund Me page for the family of a Kilkenny man and “beloved colleague” whose “warmth, dedication, drive, intelligence, passion and friendship” will be missed by everyone who knew him.

20/01 Kildare singer-songwriter who combines Irish folk and West African blues awarded artist bursary

Kildare native and singer-songwriter, Loah, has been announced as the recipient of the new Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Artist Practice Bursary Award.

17/01 ‘The Traitors’ fandom spreads to Carlow and Kilkenny as Airbnb sees spike in searches for castle stays

The Traitors UK is back on our TV screens and causing quite a stir with plenty of backstabbing between contestants to keep us all entertained.

17/01 Future of Kildare accommodation site for Ukrainian refugees in doubt as contract set to end

Discussions have started around the future of an accommodation centre housing Ukrainian refugees in Co Kildare.

17/01 Kilkenny woman determined to ‘break barriers’ is appointed president of Network Ireland

A businesswoman from Co Kilkenny has been appointed as the National President of Network Ireland.

16/01 Overnight water restrictions lifted for Kilkenny community

Overnight water restrictions for customers in the Castlecomer area of Co Kilkenny have been lifted.

15/01 ‘Gargantuan’ moon installation will bathe Kilkenny’s St. Canice’s Cathedral in moonlight

The mysteries of the moon will be revealed to the public as part of a breath-taking, “gargantuan” lunar art installation in St. Canice’s Cathedral in Kilkenny City.

14/01 New €8m tourist attraction in Kilkenny will explore the ‘darker side’ of the city’s medieval history

A major contact has been signed for a new €8m tourist attraction in Kilkenny City, that will explore the “darker side” of Kilkenny's medieval history.

14/01 Additional water supply disruptions expected in Kildare as frozen pipes start to thaw

Customers in Co Kildare are being warned to expect additional water supply disruptions in the coming days as frozen pipes start to thaw which may cause bursts on the water network.

14/01 'Lunatic' driver was nearly hit by oncoming train in Kilkenny after he drove through railway crossing barrier

A man has been charged in relation to a dangerous driving incident that saw him nearly hit at full speed by an oncoming train in South Kilkenny on New Year's Day.

14/01 New peak-time bus service to be launched in Kilkenny

A new "peak-time” bus service connecting southwest Kilkenny and Carrick on Suir in Co Tipperary to Kilkenny City for the first time ever is due to be launched this month.

13/01 Kilkenny community hit with overnight water restrictions

Customers in the Castlecomer area of Co Kilkenny have been hit with overnight water restrictions in order to conserve water and maintain a daytime supply.

13/01 Long wait times for admission at Naas Hospital following influx of patients with flu and RSV

Patients are reporting long wait times in the Emergency Department (ED) of Naas General Hospital following an influx of patients with flu and RSV.

10/01 150 Ukrainian families who were being evicted days before Christmas set hold festival to thank people of Carlow

150 Ukrainian families who were due to be evicted from an accommodation centre in Carlow just days before Christmas have organised a food festival as a way to say thank you to the people of Carlow for their support and help.

10/01 Seven Kilkenny schools represent the county at this year’s BT Young Scientist

Secondary school students from seven schools in Co Kilkenny were among thousands of school students who descended upon the RDS in Dublin this week to participate in the 2025 BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition (BTYSTE)

10/01 Three Laois schools fly the flag for the county at this year’s BT Young Scientist

Laois secondary school students were among thousands of students who descended upon the RDS in Dublin this week to participate in the 2025 BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition (BTYSTE)

10/01 11 projects from Kildare schools compete for the BT Young Scientist crown

Secondary school students from seven schools in Co Kildare were among thousands of school students who descended upon the RDS in Dublin this week to participate in the 2025 BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition (BTYSTE)

09/01 Decomposed rat carcass found in Kilkenny restaurant was a ‘grave and immediate danger’ to public health

A restaurant in Kilkenny was served with a closure order by the HSE after a decomposed rat carcass, along with rat droppings and a “large number” of flies were discovered in the premises.

09/01 Carlow's cold snap: 200 tonnes of salt grit used in county over the past 24 hours as many schools remain closed for the fourth day

Approximately 200 tonnes of salt grit have been used on roads and footpaths across Co Carlow over the past 24 hours, according to Carlow County Council.

09/01 Kilkenny’s cold snap: Outpatient appointments cancelled as help being offered to rough sleepers

All outpatients appointments in St Luke's General Hospital for Carlow Kilkenny have been cancelled until Friday as freezing weather continues to cause disruptions right across the health service.

08/01 Multiple Carlow schools remain closed for a third day amid ‘hazardous’ travelling conditions across county

A number of schools across Co Carlow have remained closed for a third day in a row as a result of treacherous travelling conditions across the county.

08/01 Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise forced to use private care facilities and nursing homes to cope with demand

Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise (MRHP) has been forced to use private care facilities and nursing homes to care for patients in order to cope with the recent spike in demand for the hospital’s services.

08/01 Man (40s) discovered dead in campervan in Kilkenny is named locally

A man who was discovered dead in a campervan in Co Kilkenny during the cold weather over the weekend has been named locally as Gerry Kennedy.

08/01 ‘It’s scary to think that someone is out there capable of doing such a despicable thing’ – Bag of puppies with their throats slit found dumped in Carlow

A plastic shopping bag full of new born puppies with the umbilical cord still attached and their throats slit was discovered dumped on the side of a road in Carlow.

07/01 Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise to resume outpatient appointments on Wednesday

Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise is to resume its outpatient appointments on Wednesday, January 8.

07/01 Green light given to new housing development in Kilkenny city

A planning application for a new housing development in Co Kilkenny has been given the green light by Kilkenny County Council.

07/01 Chef who was driving without insurance also tested positive for cocaine and cannabis

A chef who told gardaí that he was late for work, was arrested over the weekend after he tested positive for cocaine and cannabis behind the wheel.

07/01 Carlow Kilkenny TD says reform of ‘frustrating’ Garda vetting process is urgently needed

Newly elected TD for Carlow-Kilkenny, Peter ‘Chap’ Cleere, has called for an urgent reform of the current Garda vetting process, as it is proving “frustrating” for volunteers and community organisations.

06/01 Motorist clocked driving at 129kmh in a 60kmh zone had cannabis and cocaine in his system

A driver on cocaine and cannabis was caught travelling 69kmh over the speed limit in Co Kildare.

05/01 ‘She had a lovely smile and a lovely nature’ – Tributes pour in for woman (70s) killed in Kilkenny crash

A woman killed in a crash in Kilkenny on Friday evening has been named locally as Mary Grennan (née Kirwan).

03/01 Irish language activist, poet, writer and publisher Pádraig Ó Snodaigh passes away aged 89

Irish language activist, poet, writer, publisher and former President of Conradh na Gaeilge, Pádraig Ó Snódaigh, has passed away aged 89.

03/01 Naas General Hospital forced to use private care facilities and nursing homes to cope with demand

The HSE have imposed visiting restrictions at Naas General Hospital following a spike in the number of patients with respiratory viral illnesses, such as Influenza, RSV and Covid-19.

03/01 Tourism gets a boost in Kilkenny as planning permission granted for new tourist hotspot

The tourism industry in Kilkenny is getting a boost as planning permission has been granted for the construction of a new tourist hotspot in South Kilkenny.

03/01 Garda probe following late night assault and robbery in Laois

Gardaí have launched an investigation following a late night assault and robbery in Co Laois.

02/01 Revealed: The sites where you can recycle your Christmas tree in Kilkenny and Carlow

It is that dreaded time of year again when the Christmas decorations are going back into storage for another year and the Christmas tree needs to be taken down.

02/01 House prices in Laois are 11 per cent more expensive than in 2023

The price of a home in Laois increased on average by 11pc in the last three months of 2024.

02/01 Average price of a home in Kilkenny jumps to over €305,000

The price of a home in Kilkenny rose on average by nearly 9pc in the last three months of 2024.

02/01 House prices increase by nine per cent in Carlow but housing stock is on the decline

The price of a home in Co Carlow rose on average by 9pc in the last three months of 2024.

02/01 House prices in Kildare jumped by 11pc at the end of 2024

The price of a home in Co Kildare rose on average by 11pc in the last three months of 2024.

27/12 48 new homes and a childcare facility in the pipeline for Carlow

Carlow could be getting nearly 50 new homes, along with a childcare facility as permission is sought to start construction on a new residential development in the county.

27/12 Kilkenny truck and tractor run 'to light up the night' for suicide awareness

The North Kilkenny Truck and Tractor Run is returning to the county this New Year’s Eve in aid of suicide awareness.

27/12 Driver clocked driving 42kmh over the speed limit in Kildare

A driver travelling 42kmh over the speed limit in Co Kildare is among 1,200 drivers caught speeding over the weekend.

23/12 See inside a former 19th century Carlow school on the market for under €300,000

A former 19th century school in Co Carlow has hit the market in search of a new lease of life.

23/12 RTÉ show to be broadcast from Kildare on Christmas Eve

Marty Whelan and Kildare native, Celine Byrne, will present RTÉ’s annual Christmas show, this year, in St Brigid’s Cathedral in Kildare.

23/12 Laois boy with quadriplegic cerebral palsy to walk 3km in aid of Irish Dogs for the Disabled

A young schoolboy from Co Laois who has quadriplegic cerebral palsy will walk 3km with his stability assistance dog on Christmas Eve to raise vital funds for Irish Dogs for the Disabled.

23/12 Kilkenny grandmother (83) left homeless days before Christmas after fire guts family home – ‘We’ve lost everything’

A woman and her elderly mother have been left homeless just days before Christmas after their family home went up in flames last weekend.

20/12 Planning permission extended for huge Kildare cemetery that will charge up to €12,500 for plot near Wolfe Tone's grave

Planning permission for a new 1,448 plot Kildare cemetery that will charge an eyewatering €12,500 to be buried close to the final resting place of Wolfe Tone has been extended by Kildare County Council.

20/12 Kilkenny students nurse ‘lifeless’ animal back to life and release it back into the wild

The actions of a thoughtful group of students from Co Kilkenny are being celebrated this Christmas time as they saved the life of an injured animal, nursing it back to life before releasing it back into the wild.

19/12 Scammers target mourners of Kildare boy in bid to profit from his death

The grieving family of a young boy from Co Kildare who tragically passed away last week is warning of a heartless Facebook scam targeting mourners.

19/12 ‘People have already started calling us the Healy-Raes of Skeoughvosteen’ – brother of newly elected TD to fill vacant council seat

The younger brother of a newly elected TD has been chosen to fill the seat on Kilkenny County Council that was vacated by his older brother following his election to the Dáil.

19/12 Former minister who lost his seat during the general election to run for the Seanad

A former Green Party minister and TD for Carlow-Kilkenny has announced he will run in the Seanad elections.

18/12 150 Ukrainian families who were being evicted from Carlow accommodation centre get one month reprieve

There’s relief in Carlow as the planned closure of a former restaurant used to house 150 Ukrainian men, women, children and families has been delayed for a month.

17/12 New conservation management plan will help promote and protect the Curragh Plains for generations to come

The Curragh Plains Conservation Management Plan has been published, outlining how to promote and protect the 5,000 acres of open grassland for generations to come.

17/12 Man wanted on a bench warrant arrested in Kilkenny after testing positive for drugs driving

A man who already had a bench warrant issued against him has been arrested in Kilkenny after he was found to have two different types of drugs in his system while driving.

17/12 Speeding learner driver arrested in Laois after testing positive for cocaine and cannabis

A learner driver who was caught speeding on the M7 in Co Laois was arrested after they tested positive for two different types of drugs behind the wheel.

17/12 Kilkenny grandfather killed in construction site accident to be laid to rest today – ‘he was an absolute gentleman’

A Kilkenny man killed in a fatal workplace accident at a construction site in the county last week will be laid to rest today.

13/12 Bus route from Kilkenny to Kildare will be enhanced to include a new evening service

A TFI Local Link bus route connecting Kilkenny with Athy in Co Kildare will be enhanced this month to include a new service.

12/12 Kilkenny company Tirlán raise €115,000 for charities across the country

Tirlán and its employees have donated over €115,000 to worthy causes across the country.

12/12 Revealed: Where you can park for free over the Christmas period in Co Kildare town

Four carparks in Naas will offer free parking during certain hours of the day over the course of the Christmas period.

12/12 Garda probe as one car stolen and another damaged at St Luke’s Hospital Kilkenny

Gardaí have launched an investigation after a car was stolen and a second vehicle was damaged in St. Luke’s Hospital in Kilkenny on the same day.

12/12 Popular Carlow restaurant hit with closure order as bird droppings found in premises

A popular restaurant in Carlow was served with a closure order by the HSE after bird droppings were discovered in the premises and grease was found to be leaking from a pipe under the food preparation sink into an open plastic container.

11/12 Kilkenny driver due in court for multiple offences after he failed to stop for Gardaí and crashed into a ditch

A driver in Kilkenny is due in court for multiple offences after he failed to stop for Gardaí before crashing his car into a ditch.

09/12 Renowned content creators say they have fallen in love with Kilkenny – ‘We’ve never felt more welcome’

Renowned Irish content creators and podcasters James Kavanagh and William Murray have fallen in love with their rural Kilkenny home which they purchased seven months ago.

09/12 Storm Darragh: Over 700 homes and businesses still without power across Carlow and Kilkenny

Over 700 homes and businesses across counties Carlow and Kilkenny remain without power today after Storm Darragh made landfall on Friday bringing with it very wet and stormy conditions over the weekend.

05/12 ‘We will have a fatality on this road, it is absolutely inevitable’ – Hundreds of Kildare children are risking their lives walking to school

Over 870 Kildare primary school students face a “daily risk of serious injury or death” while travelling to school on an “extremely dangerous” road in Maynooth, where near misses have become a terrifying norm.

05/12 Carlow Voices to host annual 'Wintersong' concert

Carlow Voices choir is jump-starting the holiday season with its much-loved annual Wintersong concert.

05/12 Kilkenny charity buys vacant landmark city centre property

Kilkenny Industrial Development Company (KIDCo), a registered charity formed to promote projects that benefit the social and economic development of Kilkenny, has acquired a vacant landmark city centre property.

05/12 Kildare gardaí concerned for welfare of missing Justin O’Connor (41)

Gardaí are urging the public for help in tracing the whereabouts of a man missing from Co Kildare.

04/12 Kilkenny’s Lighthouse Studios wins Oscar-qualifying award for debut short film

A debut short film from Kilkenny’s Lighthouse Studios has been crowned ‘Best Animated Short’ at Derry’s Academy-Award qualifying Foyle Film Festival.

04/12 McDonald’s Carlow celebrates 25th birthday as owner set to retire after 45 years in business

McDonald’s in Carlow is marking two milestones this year as the restaurant celebrated its 25th birthday.

03/12 ‘It restored my faith in humanity’ – Hundreds attend funeral of woman with no next of kin after plea from Carlow undertaker

Hundreds of people attended the funeral of a woman in Carlow who had no next of kin, following a heartfelt social media appeal made by a local undertaker.

02/12 Carlow-Kilkenny General Election 2024 updates: All five seats filled with Fianna Fáil taking the majority

No of seats: 5

02/12 Carlow-Kilkenny General Election 2024 updates: Fianna Fáil set to take three seats with Peter ‘Chap’ Cleere elected on fifteenth count

No of seats: 5

02/12 Carlow-Kilkenny General Election 2024 updates: History made as first female Fine Gael TD elected to constituency

No of seats: 5

02/12 Carlow-Kilkenny General Election 2024 updates: Race for final four seats narrows as Fine Gael’s David Fitzgerald is eliminated

No of seats: 5

02/12 Carlow-Kilkenny General Election 2024 updates: Little change after count 12 with John McGuinness’ surplus votes set to be distributed next

No of seats: 5

01/12 Carlow-Kilkenny General Election 2024 updates: Fianna Fáil’s John McGuinness is first TD elected in constituency after 11 counts

No of seats: 5

01/12 Carlow-Kilkenny General Election 2024 updates: Still no one elected after ten counts with John McGuinness inching towards the quota

No of seats: 5

01/12 Carlow-Kilkenny General Election 2024 updates: Cllr Eugene McGuinness eliminated on seventh count

No of seats: 5

01/12 Carlow-Kilkenny General Election 2024 updates: Labour’s only candidate in the constituency is eliminated

No of seats: 5

01/12 Carlow-Kilkenny General Election 2024 updates: People Before Profit’s Cllr Adrienne Wallace eliminated on fourth count

No of seats: 5

01/12 Carlow-Kilkenny General Election 2024 updates: Far right candidate eliminated on third count

No of seats: 5

01/12 Carlow-Kilkenny General Election 2024 updates: Strong showing from Fianna Fáil and Co Carlow after first count

No of seats: 5

30/11 Carlow-Kilkenny General Election 2024 updates: Still no sign of a first count as John McGuinness’ votes are double checked

No of seats: 5

30/11 Carlow-Kilkenny General Election 2024 updates: Fianna Fáil could take majority of the five seats

No of seats: 5

30/11 Carlow-Kilkenny General Election 2024 updates: Could Carlow take two seats in the constituency?

No of seats: 5

30/11 Carlow-Kilkenny General Election 2024 updates: Ballot boxes have opened as counting gets under way

No of seats: 5

29/11 Derelict Carlow house with no roof hits the market for an eyewatering €200,000

A derelict two-storey, stone farm house with no roof in Co Carlow has hit the market for a pricey €200,000.

29/11 New community housing development proposed for Kildare halting site

Kildare County Council have proposed the development of new housing at a halting site in Co Kildare.

29/11 Kilkenny homeless shelter set to expand its services into four Midlands counties

A homeless shelter in Kilkenny is expanding its homeless services into four additional counties in the Midlands by providing a new ‘Regional Support Service’.

28/11 Kildare County Council wins excellence award for age friendly initiative

Kildare County Council have won the Age Friendly Initiative award at the 2024 Excellence in Local Government Awards for their work in Ballymore Eustace.

28/11 48 people charged in Carlow following two-day garda operation in the county

48 people have been arrested and charged in Carlow as a result of a two-day policing operation in the county targeting property crime.

27/11 Carlow-Kilkenny Election 2024: Who are the candidates in my constituency?

Carlow-Kilkenny could prove to be an interesting constituency with only three out of the five current sitting TDs running for election again.

27/11 Yulefest Kilkenny 2024: Top eight ‘Yulefest’ events for all the family to enjoy this Christmas

The Christmas season has well and truly arrived with Yulefest Kilkenny 2024 to officially launch this weekend bringing with it a host of festive activities for all the family to enjoy.

27/11 Kildare’s Brigid 2025 festival promises to be ‘bigger, bolder and more vibrant’ as programme unveiled

After the resounding success of the Brigid 1500 programme last year, which brought nearly 80,000 visitors to Kildare, the county is gearing up again to host the internationally recognised festival which is returning for 2025.

26/11 Carlow Lions Club launch annual Christmas Food Appeal

The people of Carlow are being urged to help those in need this Christmas time by supporting the Carlow Lions Club Christmas Food Appeal.

26/11 Man (20s) arrested in Kilkenny after suspected cocaine and cannabis found at a residential premises

A man has been arrested and charged in Kilkenny following the seizure of suspected cocaine and cannabis at a residential premises in the city.

26/11 Four 'traumatised' dogs found abandoned in Kilkenny after one was thrown into the river

Four dogs were found abandoned in Kilkenny over the weekend including one dog that had been thrown into the river.

25/11 Family-run Kilkenny local raises the bar as it is crowned Irish Pub of the Year 2024

A family-run pub in rural Co Kilkenny has been crowned Irish Pub of the Year 2024.

25/11 Investigations under way in Carlow as cyclist (60s) hospitalised after being hit by car

Investigations are continuing today after a cyclist was hospitalised last Friday after he was hit by a car in Carlow.

22/11 Family of Ukrainian man who settled in Laois before his death thanks Ireland for ‘protecting’ them

The family of a Ukrainian man who settled in Co Laois before his death has thanked Ireland and the Irish Government for the “kindness” shown and “protection” given to their family.

22/11 Gardaí renew appeal for information on Carlow teen missing six months

Gardaí in Co Carlow have renewed their appeal for information on a teenager who has been missing from the county for six months.

21/11 ‘Will you buy me a PlayStation Tánaiste?’ – Micheál Martin plays the canvass game in Kilkenny and Carlow

The price of beef, the cost of living, gangsters, confused Icelandic tourists and the promise of a PlayStation – just your average day on the campaign trail for this general election.

21/11 Bottles of alcohol and empty beer cans found in car of Kildare drunk driver who was six times over limit

An intoxicated driver who was stopped by Gardaí in Co Kildare over the weekend was found to be six times over the legal alcohol limit.

02/11 Meet the Kilkenny man running six ultra marathons across six counties in six days in memory of late dad

Kilkenny man David Carter is preparing to undertake an epic challenge that will see him run six ultra marathons across six counties in just six days.

26/10 Kildare cousins reunite to take part in Dublin Marathon in memory of their late aunt

Two cousins from Co Kildare who have been living abroad in two different parts of the world are reuniting in Ireland this weekend to run the 2024 Dublin Marathon in memory of their beloved aunt.

25/10 Halloween bank holiday in Kildare: Eerie sights and friendly frights for all the family this spooky season

As witches and wizards and ghosts and ghouls in the dead of night plot their return this Halloween, you might be doing some planning of your own as you decide what Halloween festivities to take part in this year.

24/10 Carlow dad-of-two who was ‘the salt of the earth’ to be laid to rest on Saturday

The funeral for father-of-two Darren Quigley who was fatally assaulted in Carlow town will take place on Saturday.

23/10 Woman appears in court charged with the murder of Carlow man Darren Quigley

A Carlow woman in her 30s has appeared before a special sitting of the local District court charged with the murder of a man in the town this week.

23/10 New third-level college campus in Kilkenny will cater for up to 5,000 students

A new state-of-the-art flagship education and training campus in Kilkenny is one step closer to becoming a reality after it was announced that a site had been purchased for the new college.

23/10 Kilkenny mum to take on Great Wall of China in aid of Diabetes Ireland

A Kilkenny mother whose husband and two sons live with Type 1 Diabetes is embarking on a fundraising drive to raise money for Diabetes Ireland and help build a support network in Kilkenny for families impacted by the condition.

21/10 Halloween bank holiday in Carlow: Top six activities for ghosts and ghouls

Spooky season is well and truly in full swing around Co Carlow with skeletons hanging from front doors and boxes of pumpkins sitting in local supermarkets ready to be carved into scary faces.

18/10 Quality Irish craft designers and makers from across Ireland to descend on Kilkenny next month

Quality Irish craft designers and makers from across the South East, and as far away as Dublin, Clare and Cork, are coming together for an unmissable craft fair at Kilkenny’s stunning Butler Gallery next month.

18/10 Over €650,000 raised for Kildare charity Barretstown

Dealz and Pepco have marked the second anniversary of their ground-breaking charity partnership with Barretstown with over €650,000 raised for the charity to date.

18/10 Power outages in Tipperary leaves over 1,000 customers without power

Over 1,000 homes and businesses on the border of counties Tipperary and Kilkenny are currently without power.

17/10 Kildare commuters may have to wait until 2025 to see promised reduction in bus and train fares

Kildare commuters waiting to see a drop in their commuting costs will be forced to wait even longer for a reduction in bus and train fares due to “unacceptable” and “avoidable” delays to the Dublin Commuter Zone fare determination project.

17/10 Naas General Hospital staff to stage lunchtime protests amid claims of ‘chaotic downsizing’ by the HSE

Members of the Fórsa trade union working in Naas General Hospital (NGH) in Co Kildare are set to stage a lunchtime protest on Thursday as their dispute with the HSE and the Department of Health intensifies.

16/10 Cancer support centre in Kilkenny nominated by the public to receive €34,500 in funding

Cois Nore Cancer Support centre in Kilkenny has received an award of €34,500 from the third annual AIB Community €1 Million Fund, to help with its work in providing cancer support services across the county.

16/10 From a Facebook page to four books – How a photography enthusiast brought Carlow’s past back to life

When photography enthusiast Dermot O’Brien decided to empty out his attic full of old photographs ten years ago, little did he ever expect the journey he would soon find himself on.

15/10 Carlow student honoured with €24,000 Naughton Foundation Scholarship

A student from Co Carlow is among a number of exceptional Irish students to be awarded a Naughton Foundation Scholarship worth €24,000.

15/10 Kildare group dedicated to revitalising the Irish language wins at National Lottery Good Causes awards

An Irish language organisation in Co Kildare has done their home county proud after they won big at this year’s National Lottery Good Causes awards.

14/10 Carlow could have its long-awaited injury clinic by next year

The long awaited injury care unit for Carlow may be coming sooner rather than later, according to a member of the South East Regional Health Committee.

14/10 Kildare pupils meet NASA astronaut Steven Swanson during out-of-this-world Space Week

Kildare’s youngest space enthusiasts got the opportunity to meet an esteemed NASA astronaut during this year’s Space Week.