Wexford mother whose family ended up in pit at Bruce Springsteen’s Kilkenny gig appeals for footage of sons whose images flashed on screen
Tickets to the concert were a surprise for Harry & Alexander Murphy and they had an even further boost getting so close to the stage
A local school Principal says he’s “Disappointed but not surprised” by funding cuts faced in Carlow, Kilkenny and beyond
The Department of Education revealed yesterday that after just a year of free book distribution, schools now face a €16 per student reduction in funding
Man charged in connection with death of man in Co Kildare
A 39 year old died from stab wounds after an incident at a house in Sallins Park in the early hours of Sunday morning
Three men arrested as they tried to escape Gardaí in Carlow
They failed to stop on the Dr Cullen Road but were intercepted on the M9
€4million announced for two regeneration projects in Carlow and Kilkenny
The monies are earmarked for the School House Community & Enterprise Centre in Rathvilly as well as the link between Glenmore and the South East Greenway
“Government is implementing a labour policy without a budget” says VFI CEO, Kilkenny man Pat Crotty
84% of rural publicans say family members have no interest in taking over the running of their pub
Post-mortem to be carried out on body of man stabbed to death in Co Kildare
The man, aged in his thirties, died in the assault at house in Sallins in the early hours of yesterday (Sunday) morning
Heavy rain set to continue in Carlow and Kilkenny with Waterford among counties under a rainfall warning
Huge downpours look likely up until lunchtime today
Bruce Springsteen back in Kilkenny with full on E Street Band force for stellar gig at UPMC Nowlan Park
The almost 30,000 audience, and many communities outside, were treated to 32 tracks across the evening
One man arrested after fatal assault at a house in Sallins in County Kildare.
Gardaí in Naas are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man in his 30s, following an incident at Sallins Park early this morning. A man in his 20's has been arrested at the property and is currently detained. Emergency services responded to a call shortly after 3.15 and...
Local forecaster says we may see the Northern Lights again tonight
There's been a rare sighting of the skies lit up in pink and green overnight. The Northern Lights - or Aurora Borealis - have been visible all over Ireland. Carlow Weather's Alan O'Reilly says it's been the biggest display in 20 years... "They gave us an unbelievable display last night...
Thousands take part in Darkness into Light across Carlow and Kilkenny
Thousands of people across Carlow and Kilkenny have walked and run their way from Darkness into Light this morning. Events for the suicide charity, Pieta House, took place in Kilkenny City, Inistioge, Mullinavat, Glenmore and in Askea, Carlow. The charity's new CEO, Stephanie Manahan, was walking with supporters in Dublin's...
Fresh appeal as investigation into fatal traffic incident upgraded to murder
A murder investigation has been launched following a fatal traffic incident in Co. Carlow on 24th April last. A 30 year old motorcyclist - Tom Connors from Bunclody Co Wexford - was pronounced dead at the scene at Sandbrook, Ballon. A car involved was found burnt out at the location,...
Hopes remain high that south Kilkenny will play a part in Ireland’s new veterinary college
The first such facility outside of Dublin had been mooted originally for Teagasc Kildalton College in Piltown, but it was later outlined that that base was part of a proposal from the South East Technological University (SETU) and that there are other locations in contention
Ageing with Independence outlined at Age Friendly Ireland National Older People’s Councils Convention in Kilkenny
About 200 gathered at the Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel yesterday and this morning for the event
Carlow Weather says today will be the warmest day of the year so far
Temperatures of 22 or even 23 degrees are expected
9,600 visits logged to new Mayfair Library in Kilkenny city in first fortnight
County Librarian Josephine Coyne says there are a range of reasons for the numbers but they're particularly pleased to see so many students stopping by
Excitement building in Kilkenny with Bruce Springsteen back on Sunday
The Boss is back this Sunday at UPMC Nowlan Park
Local successes as Carlow and Kilkenny participate in national finals of Student Enterprise Awards
Presentation de la Salle Bagenalstown and Tullow Community School took home prizes
Technology gap is a key focus of the Age Friendly Ireland Older People’s Council Convention in Kilkenny
It's bidding to tackle concerns surrounding online banking, a cashless society and automated customer service helplines
