Kilkenny gardaí seized a car after the driver brazenly told them: ‘I won’t pay for insurance.’ Gardaí confirmed the vehicle was stopped by members of the Carlow-Kilkenny Roads Policing Unit. A local Garda spokesperson said the driver will face a date in court “for this an his previous transgressions on four wheels and two”. They […]
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Kilkenny hurling star Eoin Cody said he “can’t wait” to represent Ireland against Scotland for the Hurling-Shinty International later this month. Speaking to reporters, the Ballyhale Shamrocks man spoke of his delight at getting the call from Ireland hurling team joint-manager Michael Kavanagh inviting him to join the panel for the international, which
Gardai have launched a new operation to combat anti-social behaviour at bus and train stations in Kilkenny. Gardai said the move is part of a national operation, codenamed ‘Scathlan’, meaning shelter. A local garda spokesperson said officers “will regularly be attending bus and train stations to ensure anti-social behaviour isn’t taking place and
Gardai have launched a murder probe following the disappearance of an eight-year-old boy. Kyran Durnin was first reported missing to gardai in August, but he had not been seen for some time before. Gardaí began a missing persons inquiry but said in spite of extensive inquiries they have been unable to find Kyran or identify […]
A talented Kilkenny girl will represent Ireland at the Junior Eurovision song contest. Enya Cox Dempsey, from Castlecomer, has been crowned as this year’s Junior Eurovision entry for Ireland after wowing judges in the ‘Junior Eurovision Éire’ series on TG4 over a five week period. Enya will sing a newly written song “Le Chéile” (entirely […]
Cancer services in Kilkenny will get a boost as a result of increased funding announced in Budget 2025, Health Minister Stephen Donnelly announced today. Budget 2025 contains new investment in cancer services nationally of €41 million, including a €5.5 million allocation to the Alliance of Community Cancer Support and Service nationally. Cois Nore Cancer Support […]
Nestled in the heart of New Ross, Co. Wexford, a family-run business has been quietly making waves in the heating industry since 1990. The Stove People New Ross, as they are affectionately known, have earned a reputation for their exquisite outdoor pizza ovens, timeless fireplaces and efficient stoves. What sets The Stove People apart is […]
Some 165 acres of land around the Cullahill Mountain Special Area of Conservation (SAC) has been designated as Kilkenny’s newest nature reserve. The establishment of Gale’s Hill Nature Reserve will bring the number of Nature Reserves in the county to five. The others are Ballykeeffe Wood Nature Reserve, Fiddown Island Nature Reserve, Garryricken Woods Nature […]
Modern vehicles require drivers to pay more attention to the quality of motor oils. Recently, new products have appeared on the Irish market that can significantly improve engine performance and provide long-term protection. Let’s explore the latest developments and what manufacturers offer to Irish drivers. Synthetic oils as the future of engine protection One of […]