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South East Technological University has welcomed a major €460 million investment in research and innovation announced by the Government. SETU will contribute to three of Ireland’s new Rinn research centres, which will focus on areas including artificial intelligence, advanced therapies, energy and semiconductor technologies. The initiative aims to strengthen industry...

A man has been charged following the seizure of a gun and 40 thousand euro worth of drugs in Wexford on Tuesday. The man, aged in his 30s, failed to stop for Gardaí, attempted to flee the scene and rammed a patrol car near Enniscorthy in the early hours of...

Investigations are continuing into a burglary in Carlow. Gardaí were called to a property in Fenagh on Friday 5th June. Garda Robert Rasmussen told KCLR News that the house in question was broken into and a tv was stolen. Gardaí are asking members of the public if they saw anything...

Planning permission has been granted for a major solar farm in County Wexford, despite the local authority receiving over 200 objections. Gen-7 Renewable Energy Limited has been given the green light for a 300-acre solar farm. The Gusseranne Community Action Group say locals will be appealing the decision to An...

The European Central Bank has increased rates by a quarter of one percent. It says this comes as the war in the Middle East continues to generate inflationary pressures. Today's is the first rate hike since the autumn of 2023. The ECB says the future looks "uncertain" with the full...

It opened off John's Bridge last July and quickly gained a firm following, but it seems this wasn't enough

The 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway tonight at the iconic Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, with hosts Mexico taking on South Africa in the opening match of the tournament. The fixture mirrors the opening game of the 2010 World Cup, when the same two nations played out a 1-1...

A record 104 matches will be played across 16 host cities in the United States, Canada and Mexico, beginning at 8 o'clock Irish time tonight (Thursday, 11th June)

Kilkenny's hunt for a new senior hurling manager has taken a significant step forward, with clubs across the county being formally invited to help shape the future direction of the team. At Tuesday night's County Board meeting, delegates were informed that clubs will be asked to submit recommendations not only...

Leave to take out a judicial review was granted on 6th November, the case came for mention on 1st December and today was the date for the hearing

The individual has since shared the news with family and is planning a special celebration, with hopes of travelling back to the place where they first met their partner

He'll now head up the team for Bagenalstown for the year ahead

Higher Education Minister James Lawless has told the Seanad that Carlow College had been operating with a financial deficit for a number of years and could have faced closure without Government intervention. The Minister said uncertainty surrounding the college's future needed to be addressed, prompting the Government to provide €2.5...

An oil spill has occurred on the N25 from New Ross to Waterford. Waterford City Fire and Rescue are on the scence between the Luffany Roundabout and the Slieverue Roundabout and will have the area affected treated and restored to safe use as soon as possible. Traffic Management will be...

The vehicle failed to stop and drove erratically towards Enniscorthy, the driver also proceeding to ram the patrol car before the motorist, a man aged in his thirties, attempted to escape on foot

There are two opportunities this afternoon and evening to see hard copies and to discuss its proposals

One man aged in his forties continues to be treated in hospital while four men were arrested in connection with the investigation

A number of residents in the County Carlow area have received leaflets in recent days about the proposed project but some say they want to know more

Many have gathered at St. Mary’s Parish Hall for a series of talks on the role of the council, managing finances, assisted decision making and how best to keep safe

A statement confirming the parking spaces, which will also include 30 spaces for bicycles, was shared with Councillors at the Piltown Municipal District's June meeting