KILKENNY motorists have again been urged to drive with caution as a Status Yellow rainfall alert remained in place until this morning. Torrential rain yesterday evening and heavy overnight showers made driving conditions treacherous in many parts of the county. Met Éireann issued a yellow rainfall warning yesterday evening for Leinster and Munster, which remained […]
HEARTLESS thieves smashed the windows of three vehicles and stole handbags, cash and electronic equipment while the unsuspecting owners were attending a funeral nearby. The shocking incident occurred at Kilbride Cemetery in Callan on Saturday. Kilkenny gardai tonight renewed their appeal for any potential eyewitnesses to come forward to assist their investigation. The
KILKENNY gardai are investigating the tragic deaths of two young men whose remains were discovered in separate parts of city within the same 24-hour period. One of the males was discovered at an address in the Church Lane area of the city yesterday. The body of the other young man was found at a house […]
DO you have a problem with littering or graffiti in your neighbourhood or community? If so, your community may be eligible for grant funding from the local authority. Kilkenny County Council has confirmed it is now inviting applications for the Anti-Litter and Anti-Graffiti Awareness Grant 2019. The closing date is Friday, May 3. The council […]
PLANNING authorities have deferred a decision on the plan to build a mosque in Kilkenny. An Bord Pleanála was due to made a judgement on the development this week. However, planning chiefs have indicated their decision will not be published until the end of next month. Three separate appeals to the mosque plans are being […]
KILKENNY gardai are investigating the theft of an expensive power tool that was stolen from the back of a van on the outskirts of the city. It is understood the wacker plate (pictured above) was taken from the vehicle when the owner had temporarily left it unattended. The van was parked in the Waterford Road […]
EVERY school in Kilkenny is set to receive grants to purchase key technology, including tablets, cloud systems and projectors, it has been confirmed. The funding boost is part of the national €50 million investment in ICT infrastructure for all schools. Welcoming the announcement, Kilkenny Councillor Patrick O’Neill said: “I’m delighted that Kilkenny schools are set […]
OUR love-hate relationship with clocks jumping forward and backwards an hour each year will come to an end in 2021. Ireland South MEP Deirdre Clune has confirmed Ireland must now choose between winter or summer time after the EU ruled that clock changes across the EU should cease from 2021. It is now up to […]
KILKENNY motorists have been warned to expect further delays as more road works gets underway in the South of the county. Kilkenny County Council has confirmed works have begun at the N25 Waterford to New Ross road at Glenmore Hill and will continue until Friday, April 26. The council said: “To facilitate these works, traffic […]
IT’S not too long to go before another dreaded birthday makes its mark on my calander. I’ll certainly be older (can’t argue with the cold passing of time!), but hopefully I’ll be a bit wiser too. As we approach these milestones, it’s natural for us to reflect on where we are in life: *Have things […]