Place: Kilkenny

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Tears fall in Kilkenny as Bruce Springsteen pays moving tribute to Shane MacGowan
Tears fall in Kilkenny as Bruce Springsteen pays moving tribute to Shane MacGowan
Bruce Springsteen and his E Street Band had arrived, and the people of Kilkenny were going to make him feel as welcome as if he was at home in New Jersey

Sun, 12 May, 2024

Waterford hospital offers 'sincerest apologies' over death of woman after reaction to antibiotic
Waterford hospital offers 'sincerest apologies' over death of woman after reaction to antibiotic
Elizabeth Murphy went into anaphylactic shock in her Kilkenny home in front of her husband and daughter and died after taking the antibiotic

Fri, 12 Apr, 2024

Staff and families protest against closure of Kilkenny nursing home
Staff and families protest against closure of Kilkenny nursing home
Kate McDermott, who is one of more than 40 staff who will be affected by the closure, explained that they are 'devastated'

Fri, 29 Mar, 2024

12 fun things to do with the family this Easter in Cork, Limerick, Dublin and more
12 fun things to do with the family this Easter in Cork, Limerick, Dublin and more
Egg hunts, Easter arts and crafts and much more

Thu, 21 Mar, 2024

Wish List: Eight fab finds to add zest and zing for spring
Wish List: Eight fab finds to add zest and zing for spring
We want everything from a luxe rug to a funky cake stand for our living spaces

Wed, 13 Mar, 2024

Lands at Thomastown/Adjacent MtJuliet
S Big interest expected in auction of 124-acre farm beside Mount Juliet
The farm is 1km from Thomastown, 16km from Kilkenny City and a short drive to the M9

Tue, 05 Mar, 2024

Personal injury law book on a table.
Woman, 88, who claims she was injured after alleged footpath fall settles for €160k
Counsel for the woman told the court their engineering expert would say there appeared to be vehicular damage to the footpath

Fri, 01 Mar, 2024

Man in his 20s dies in Kilkenny car crash
Man in his 20s dies in Kilkenny car crash
Gardaí are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the collision around 3.25am on Saturday to come forward

Sat, 17 Feb, 2024

Sinn Féin's Kathleen Funchion plans to run for Europe in Ireland South
Sinn Féin's Kathleen Funchion plans to run for Europe in Ireland South
Sinn Féin senator Paul Gavan has already been selected to contest the constituency but Ms Funchion is now to also seek a nomination

Thu, 08 Feb, 2024

Eoghan O'Mara Walsh: Government must tread very carefully with short term letting legislation
Eoghan O'Mara Walsh: Government must tread very carefully with short term letting legislation
Government is trying to increase the supply of long-term rental properties to ease the housing crisis, and this is something nobody can argue with

Sun, 04 Feb, 2024

Suspicion, distrust, confusion: Why wind farm developments are being delayed
Suspicion, distrust, confusion: Why wind farm developments are being delayed
The experience in Kilmanagh, Co Killkenny, is a perfect example of the problems and the need for a new blueprint

Sun, 28 Jan, 2024

Fergus Finlay: We’ve always needed hope, and we certainly need lots of it now
S Fergus Finlay: We’ve always needed hope, and we certainly need lots of it now
'I can barely think of anything redemptive or uplifting that happened in 2023. It was, in all sorts of ways, the worst of years'

Tue, 02 Jan, 2024

Family of man who died while felling trees on stud farm settles for €2m
Family of man who died while felling trees on stud farm settles for €2m
Father of two George Williams Jnr died when the branch of a fell on him as he worked felling trees on the stud farm owned by Harry McCalmont

Wed, 06 Dec, 2023

Troubled nursing home group Aperee Living set for takeover by investors
Troubled nursing home group Aperee Living set for takeover by investors
Paul Kingston, who served as chief executive of Aperee Living up to June 2022, is leading the consortium to take over the ailing nursing home group.

Tue, 21 Nov, 2023

Military accident
'Blameless' motorist awarded €63k for injuries in crash with driver who had no insurance
The defendant was a driver who had no insurance, failed a breathalyser test and had a cast on his leg at the time of the accident

Fri, 10 Nov, 2023

Bruce Springsteen in Ireland tickets FAQ: How much are tickets? How do I get tickets?
Bruce Springsteen in Ireland tickets FAQ: How much are tickets? How do I get tickets?
Bruce Springsteen tickets for gigs in Cork, Dublin, Kilkenny and Belfast go went on sale on Monday. Here's what you need to know re prices, Ticketmaster log-ins, etc 

Sun, 05 Nov, 2023

Four arrested as gardaí seize €2m of cocaine and firearms in raids across four counties
Four arrested as gardaí seize €2m of cocaine and firearms in raids across four counties
Gardaí also recovered a hydraulic drugs press, a quantity of mixing agent, as well drug-mixing paraphernalia, communication devices, and €18,000 in cash

Sat, 04 Nov, 2023

A third nursing home in the Aperee group is to shut
A third nursing home in the Aperee group is to shut
Aperee Living Callan in Kilkenny has been taken over by the HSE after Hiqa directed them to do so

Fri, 03 Nov, 2023

Want to bag Bruce Springsteen tickets? You might be better off looking abroad 
Want to bag Bruce Springsteen tickets? You might be better off looking abroad 
Ahead of Monday's release of tickets for his 2024 gigs, some cost-conscious Irish fans will consider a minibreak in Spain or Italy to see The Boss

Fri, 03 Nov, 2023

DJ Carey at Blanchardstown Court
Hurling legend DJ Carey to face month-long fraud trial in summer 2025
He is accused of deception and forgery by persuading 23 people to donate funds after allegedly fraudulently claiming he needed money for cancer treatment

Fri, 03 Nov, 2023

Trial by fire: Remembering Ireland’s witchcraft trials — and their victims
Trial by fire: Remembering Ireland’s witchcraft trials — and their victims
On November 3, 1324, Petronilla of Meath became the first woman to be burned at the stake for witchcraft in the British Isles. On the anniversary of her gruesome death, Niamh Boyce explores the history of Irish witches

Tue, 31 Oct, 2023

Students back in the classroom after flooding forced evacuation
Students back in the classroom after flooding forced evacuation
Firefighters were forced to step in to help to evacuate pupils from a Kilkenny school, as heavy rain again brought flooding to parts of the country on Monday

Tue, 24 Oct, 2023

Traffic delays reported on multiple routes as heavy rain hits Cork
Traffic delays reported on multiple routes as heavy rain hits Cork
There is a risk of localised flooding and travelling conditions may be difficult.

Wed, 11 Oct, 2023

DJ Carey at Blanchardstown Court
Hurling legend DJ Carey faces fraud trial over alleged bogus cancer treatment donations
The former Kilkenny hurling legend has been granted free legal aid

Fri, 29 Sep, 2023

People with disabilities enduring a crisis within a crisis when it comes to housing, says IWA
People with disabilities enduring a crisis within a crisis when it comes to housing, says IWA
The Irish Wheelchair Association wants building regulations changed so that people with physical disabilities are not forced to live in unsuitable, inaccessible housing

Tue, 19 Sep, 2023

Wish List: Zap for a nap in a bed that James Bond would love
Wish List: Zap for a nap in a bed that James Bond would love
We source eight super-cool new and retro interiors buys to make our lives and living spaces that little bit more fun and fabulous

Fri, 18 Aug, 2023

Garda stock
Man seriously injured following crash involving lorry and car in Kilkenny
The driver of the car was taken to St Luke's General Hospital in Kilkenny with serious injuries

Sat, 12 Aug, 2023

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Doctor's 'slap on the wrist' for delay in attending woman who died in childbirth 'disappointing'
Dr McMurray had delayed his return to hospital while on-call to attend Tracey Campbell Fitzpatrick who suffered a fatal haemorrhage within three hours of giving birth

Mon, 31 Jul, 2023

Antiques: Bog oak, paintings, pistols, and collector's items
Antiques: Bog oak, paintings, pistols, and collector's items
A sale by Fonsie Mealy in Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny, is brimful of interest, writes Des O'Sullivan

Sat, 29 Jul, 2023

Irish woman says hailstones 'the size of tennis balls' pummeled campsite in Italy
Irish woman says hailstones 'the size of tennis balls' pummeled campsite in Italy
Kilkenny woman Donna Dunne said what started as a thunderstorm 'quickly evolved into hailstorm like nothing I've ever seen before'

Wed, 26 Jul, 2023

Kilkenny v Limerick - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final
Limerick roar past Cats as all eyes turn to number five
It’s an historic four-in-a-row but Limerick will celebrate this sweet All-Ireland hurling title like it’s their first.

Sun, 23 Jul, 2023

Family of farmer who died when he was hit by hose settle action for €400,000
Family of farmer who died when he was hit by hose settle action for €400,000
The family of a farmer who died during a fodder beet washing session on his Kilkenny farm seven years ago has settled a High Court action over his death for €400,000.

Tue, 11 Jul, 2023

Signing Last Will & Testament
Farmer claims 'controlling' mother has driven him from property willed to him
He alleges his mother "physically attacked" him requiring the intervention of the Gardaí, who he claims have told him that it is unsafe to attempt to enter "his own home"

Fri, 07 Jul, 2023

How to style your home like a BBC Interior Design Master
How to style your home like a BBC Interior Design Master
They've been going from strength since competing in the popular TV series. We consult Peter Irvine and Tom Power 

Thu, 29 Jun, 2023

Garda stock
Boy, 13, dies in crash in Kilkenny
The collision, which involved a car and a jeep, and happened on the N10 Waterford Road at Dunderyark, Danesfort shortly before 2pm

Wed, 21 Jun, 2023

Prisoner
Kilkenny hurling coach who conned friend out of €40k withdraws sentence appeal
James Meagher had coached the Kilkenny minor hurling team and was part of this year’s All-Ireland club championship-winning Ballyhale Shamrocks backroom staff

Wed, 07 Jun, 2023

Scott Medals Awarded
Plans to allow judges decide when perpetrators of 'heinous crimes' get parole
At present, those who get a life sentence can be considered for parole after 12 years

Mon, 29 May, 2023

Wish List: A retreat to recharge, top tables and super seating
Wish List: A retreat to recharge, top tables and super seating
Rita de Brún spies statues that spell romance, silk sheets and other stylish and savvy buys and must-dos

Wed, 10 May, 2023

Courts of Criminal Justice, Dublin
Ex-sports coach goes on trial for sexual assault of boys in Cork, Waterford and Kilkenny
The five complainants in the case are now men in their 50s and 40s

Mon, 17 Apr, 2023

RTÉ’s Home of the Year: Inside a renovated Edwardian house 
RTÉ’s Home of the Year: Inside a renovated Edwardian house 
‘Tour de force’ Belfast residence is third through to final: Take a look and see the two other family homes with the wow factor

Sun, 05 Mar, 2023

'Kilkenny to Kampala' challenge aims to help build first full-size GAA pitch on African continent
'Kilkenny to Kampala' challenge aims to help build first full-size GAA pitch on African continent
The funds will be used to build a new GAA pitch and provide equipment and meals for children following training in the new Kampala GAA club.

Wed, 08 Feb, 2023

40-acre quality Kilkenny holding already under offer
40-acre quality Kilkenny holding already under offer
Located 11km north of Kilkenny City, an attractive 40-acre piece of land has recently come on the market with Castlecomer-based auctioneer Joseph Coogan.

Wed, 08 Feb, 2023

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Family settles after farmer collapses and later dies on waiting list for gallbladder surgery
Luke’s General Hospital, Kilkenny, gives an unreserved apology for the hospital’s failings over Patrick Doyle's care

Tue, 07 Feb, 2023

Antiques: Donegal carpet among top lots at two-day auction 
Antiques: Donegal carpet among top lots at two-day auction 
Viewing for Sheppards Eden Hall two-day sale starts today. Des O'Sullivan has the inside track on what to expect

Sat, 28 Jan, 2023

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