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The annual Town of Books Festival attracted significant attendance to a town in south Kilkenny, celebrating literature and local culture.

A new ferry bridge connecting County Wexford and County Kilkenny in Ireland is scheduled to open to traffic on Thursday evening, improving regional transport links.

A funeral will be held in Kilkenny for Annmarie O’Reilly, who was found with fatal injuries at a home in Melbourne and pronounced dead at the scene.

Planning Minister Sonya Kilkenny has outlined a policy to halt Melbourne's urban sprawl, sparking debate among planners about how to house the city's booming population by 2101.

Barnstorm Theatre Company in Kilkenny, which creates theatre experiences for children and young people, has been awarded over €24,000 in funding.

A residents' group in Kilkenny has voiced concerns regarding horses, recurring fires, and overall public safety on local land.

Four cafés in Kilkenny, Ireland, are set to remain open late as part of a new night-time economy initiative. This plan aims to boost local businesses and enhance evening activities in the area.

A community art project called 'The Alice Project' at the Kilkenny Arts Festival tells the story of a medieval woman, the first person in Ireland condemned for witchcraft.

A headteacher in Obuasi SecTech, Ghana, was hospitalized after students allegedly assaulted him for burying a fetus. Separately, a man in his 30s was hospitalized following an alleged late-night assault in Kilkenny City, Ireland.

The emergency department at St. Luke’s General Hospital in Kilkenny is reported to be extremely busy, with 38 patients awaiting beds and significant delays.

A 28-year-old woman from Co Kilkenny, diagnosed with the rare neuromuscular disease Friedreich’s ataxia at age 12, is suing the Health Service Executive (HSE) over alleged delays in determining her application for access to a crucial drug, citing 'irreversible consequences'.

Gardaí in Ireland are actively searching for a grey vehicle believed to be involved in a series of thefts from cars parked at two different hotels in Kilkenny.

The infamous 14th-century Kilkenny witch trials are being retold through 'The Alice Project,' a 'theatre tapas' event involving over 150 people at various locations across the city.

A man in his 30s has died after being hit by a van in County Kilkenny, Ireland. Emergency services responded to the incident, but the man succumbed to his injuries.

Gardaí in Kilkenny seized an e-scooter from a 16-year-old, stating that it will be destroyed. Authorities indicated they have moved from an education phase to an enforcement phase regarding e-scooter regulations.

TUSLA, Ireland's child and family agency, was notified after a rider in Kilkenny was observed carrying a child and large bags on an e-scooter.

The National Reptile Zoo in Kilkenny is marking World Snake Day with a week-long program. The event features interactive animal encounters, educational talks, and experiences with various reptiles.

Pedestrian safety is compromised in Graiguenamanagh, Kilkenny, as heavy vehicles are forced onto footpaths due to the closure of Ferrymountgarrett Bridge. This rerouting has increased traffic on the town's Main Street.

Commuters in New Ross are left without a direct bus link to Kilkenny during ongoing bridge works, as the TFI Local Link service now starts in Inistioge, adding to public transport frustrations.

A 90-year-old man in Kilkenny City experienced joy after his stolen bicycle was successfully recovered and returned to him.

Irish singer Daniel O’Donnell made a surprise visit to Carlow and Kilkenny, delighting fans while sampling food at local establishments like The Mullichain Café and Goodly Barrow.

Kilkenny and Wexford councils are set to each invest €100,000 towards the realignment of the road leading to Waterford Airport, aiming to improve access and infrastructure.

This weekend's GAA action features the Tyrone minor footballers aiming to defend their title against the Rebels, while the hurling semi-finals take center stage. Additionally, a camogie derby between Kilkenny and Waterford is anticipated.

The Bula Bus, a popular food truck in Kilkenny, has ceased trading after 13 years, citing rising costs and the overall cost of living as major factors in its decision to close.

The draw for the Camogie quarter-finals has been announced, pitting Waterford against Kilkenny and Clare against Tipperary in upcoming matches.

A new community centre has officially opened in Urlingford, Kilkenny, featuring enhanced facilities and improved energy efficiency to support various local activities.

A popular tourist attraction in Kilkenny has received national recognition at an awards ceremony for the third year in a row.

Multiple people have been arrested during a targeted garda operation in Kilkenny City, launched in response to concerns from local residents and visitors regarding drug use and dealing.

Almost 1,200 homes are set to be built on newly unlocked lands in the Irish counties of Carlow and Kilkenny.

Gardaí have issued urgent appeals for public assistance in locating two missing teenagers from Ireland, a 14-year-old from Kilkenny and a 17-year-old from Monaghan, due to concerns for their welfare.

A lottery player from Kilkenny who scooped over €20,000 plans to spend their winnings by traveling back to the place where they first met their partner.

Eamon Langton, after five decades at the helm of an iconic hotel, has been awarded the Freedom of Kilkenny City, one of the highest civic honors.

A Coillte-backed program in Kilkenny offered students hands-on learning and insights into careers related to Ireland's forests and sustainability.

The closure of an inpatient psychiatric unit in Tipperary, Ireland, is reportedly 'costing lives,' as individuals requiring inpatient treatment must now travel to Kilkenny, prompting calls for dedicated care in the county.

Various events and activities are planned across Kildare, Carlow, and Kilkenny for the June bank holiday weekend. Offerings include vintage car rallies, boat trips, festivals, horse shows, and comedy performances.

As part of National Biodiversity Week, a workshop in Callan, Kilkenny, invites the public to create block-printed cotton patches, connecting art with biodiversity.

Recent GAA Championship action saw Derry secure a victory over Antrim to reach the last four. Meanwhile, Galway held a lead against Kilkenny at half-time in another key match.

There’s a busy programme of Allianz National Hurling League games today, with some tasty encounters heading into the evening.

Farmers in Ireland express concern that the collapse of Hughes Farm in Co Kilkenny, responsible for 12% of the country's carrot production, signals a red flag for the future of Ireland's vegetable farming sector.

A young couple from Co Kilkenny who are stranded in Dubai have criticised the ''complete lack of communication'' since the Iran bombings started on Saturday.

At Kilkenny College, a co-educational school under Church of Ireland patronage, student boarders are given a voice

A woman in her forties was transported to the hospital after her vehicle crashed alone at Junction 11 on the M9 motorway near Garrandarragh, County Kilkenny, on Tuesday night.

The Galmoy silver, lead, and zinc mine in Kilkenny is set to resume operations after the Irish government indicated it will approve the necessary operating licence, ending a closure that began in 2012.

A key transport link between County Kilkenny and County Wexford is set to reopen this Friday following necessary repairs or maintenance.

Rachel Walsh, the Kilkenny Rose, asked host Dáithí Ó Sé to cut her hair live on the Rose of Tralee stage. Her donated hair will be used to create real-hair wigs for children and adults experiencing hair loss, benefiting the charity LauraLynn.

Actor Johnny Vegas made an appearance at a business in Kilkenny as cameras were rolling for an upcoming television episode.

Rachel Walsh, representing Kilkenny as a Rose, expressed her deep pride in her origins, sharing her journey from Threecastles to Tralee.

Businesses in New Ross are reporting significant losses, some up to 30%, as the closure of the Ferry Bridge and subsequent traffic diversions negatively impact summer trade. Kilkenny County Council is preparing a traffic management plan for the bridge's reopening.

Knocktopher Abbey, a Victorian gothic abbey in Kilkenny with a history dating back to 1356, has been sold for €1.75 million.

An Irish hotlist suggests various activities for the week, including culinary experiences in Cork, arts in Kilkenny, fashion history in Dublin, and rewilding efforts in Wicklow.

Residents in Kilkenny are reportedly 'taking their lives into their own hands' every time they walk a particular village footpath, highlighting concerns over pedestrian safety.

Europe's largest plein air festival, Art in the Open, is celebrating its 19th year by bringing artists to Wexford, Kilkenny, and Waterford. The event showcases outdoor painting across multiple Irish counties.

Mourners at the funeral of Martin (Murty) Rafter, a Kilkenny man killed after being struck by a van, were told he was just weeks away from celebrating his 40th birthday.

Engineering group Entegro has expanded into the renewable energy sector following its acquisition of ACEL Energy, a renewable energy specialist. This expansion is expected to create 100 new jobs in Kilkenny.

A man seeking damages for sexual assault by a teacher in a Kilkenny school may be permitted by the court to publish the names of 340 former Christian Brothers to expedite his case.

A woman in her 60s was hospitalized after a collision involving her mobility scooter and a car in Kilkenny, Ireland.

A new "conversation bench" has been installed in Kilkenny with the aim of encouraging strangers to speak Irish (Gaeilge) with each other.

Joe Malone, the newly appointed Kilkenny Cathaoirleach, has vowed to champion the county and plans to bring a major annual concert to Nowlan Park to boost tourism.

A DJ from Kilkenny has been sentenced in connection with break-ins at a barber shop in Wicklow and a Dart station.

Liam Coughlan, 90, a former Christian Brother, has been convicted of sexually abusing boys at an Offaly school in the 1980s; he is currently imprisoned for similar offenses in Kilkenny in the 1970s.

A funeral director is making alternative arrangements for bereaved families due to a bridge closure affecting travel between Wexford and Kilkenny, ensuring services can continue without disruption.

Met Éireann forecasts temperatures in Ireland could reach 28 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, prompting Uisce Éireann to implement night-time water supply restrictions in several counties including Kilkenny, Tipperary, Donegal, Cork, and Meath.

More than €6 million in funding has been approved for the repair of roads in Carlow and Kilkenny, Ireland, which sustained damage during Storm Chandra.

The winners of Kilkenny's Businesswoman of the Year Awards have been announced, celebrating achievements in the local business community.

Roads policing unit members in Kilkenny arrested an unaccompanied learner driver who was found to be on cocaine. The arrest occurred as officers were returning from lodging charge sheets at Kilkenny District Court.

A 'medically fragile' man evacuated from Gaza to Dublin has been forced to move to Kilkenny, a location his family deems unsuitable for his medical and psychological needs.

A Palestinian family from Gaza, whose son requires complex hospital care for severe haemophilia and a knee injury from an Israeli strike, states that a forced move to rural Kilkenny will disrupt his treatment.

Emergency services are currently at the scene of a serious road traffic collision on the outskirts of Kilkenny City.

Gardaí are currently investigating a series of burglaries that have occurred across the counties of Waterford and Kilkenny.

An 1830s Inistioge riverside home in Kilkenny, which served as a doctor's surgery after being sold from a large estate, features a distinctive 1930s facelift.

A 192-acre estate located in Kilkenny, Ireland, was sold for €4.5 million in a rapid auction that concluded in less than six minutes.

A member of the Kilkenny gardaí was targeted by a suspected scammer who impersonated a financial intelligence unit during a call made through Google Meet.

More than 6,800 learner drivers in Kilkenny are facing a three-month waiting period to take their driving test.

In the latest IBAL litter rankings for Irish cities and towns, Carlow has shown improvement while Kilkenny has lost its 'clean' status, dropping to 30th place.

A new film by a Waterford choreographer aims to celebrate the unique spirit and long-standing traditions of Kilkenny GAA.

Kilkenny gardaí have issued a stark warning after a child was observed standing up behind the driver in a moving vehicle on the Old Dublin Road, an incident that alarmed a Roads Policing Unit member.

The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has launched an investigation into the death of a man that occurred near the border between Waterford and Kilkenny.

The impending closure of a bridge is anticipated to severely impact businesses in both Wexford and Kilkenny, raising concerns about economic repercussions.

Hannah Khalil shares her personal story, detailing how her mother left Kilkenny at 16 and her father left the West Bank at 14, eventually meeting in London and shaping her Irish-Palestinian heritage.

A travel piece explores the challenges and joys of a multi-generational family staycation in Kilkenny, highlighting a dinosaur-themed attraction.

John Kerry Keane, the businessman known for selling the 'Kilkenny People' newspaper for over €35 million in 2000, has passed away after a long illness.

For over a century, a small rural pub in north Kilkenny has been the beating heart of its local community.

Ireland's Green Party is set to hold its annual conference in Co Kilkenny, aiming to build momentum for upcoming by-elections.

Local gardaí have issued warnings about fake keys, contracts, and leases being used to trick third-level students into handing over deposits and securing fraudulent rental offers.

Meteorological services have issued rain warnings for Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, Wicklow, and Waterford, forecasting wet conditions for attendees of the upcoming Electric Picnic music festival.

Suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of €3,000 has been seized from a home in Kilkenny and sent for forensic analysis.

Two men were injured in a motorcycle collision that occurred on Wednesday night outside Ballyragget in County Kilkenny.

A man in his 30s was hospitalized following a two-vehicle crash in South Kilkenny.

Irish singer Eleanor Shanley is returning to her passion for art, unveiling her debut art exhibition in Kilkenny, with each painting named after one of her songs from her 30-year career.

Mobile health units are visiting various locations in Ireland, including Kilkenny and Kildare, to offer free heart and hearing checks to the public. This initiative aims to provide accessible health screenings.

Patients attending the emergency department at St. Luke’s General Hospital for Carlow and Kilkenny were advised to expect 'significant delays' due to a surge in trolley numbers and intensifying bed pressures.

Tirlán Co-op has announced the acquisition of three pharmacies located in Thomastown, Ballyhale, and Borris, expanding its existing pharmacy network.

Funeral details have been announced for a Kilkenny teenager who tragically died in a crash. Tributes poured in, with many remembering him as someone impossible not to hold in high regard.

Over 500 people took to the streets of Kilkenny for the city's second annual Pride parade, bringing color and music to the Kilkenny Pride Festival.

Wexford is set to host a variety of events for the August Bank Holiday Weekend, including music, theatre, art exhibitions, and family-friendly activities.

A man who died after being hit by a van in Kilkenny, Ireland, has been identified locally.

Emergency services were dispatched to the scene of a serious crash in Kilkenny, Ireland. Separately, emergency services were also observed responding to an incident along the Nemunas riverbank in Kaunas, Lithuania.

Gardaí in Kilkenny arrested an unaccompanied learner driver who was found to be on cocaine, and also seized the car due to it being unroadworthy with bald tyres.

Amber has launched a new €125,000 playground for children at its refuge in Kilkenny, the result of four years of fundraising and donations.

Waterford gardaí are investigating the robbery of a shotgun from a house located in a rural village in Kilkenny.

Ciarán Kilkenny's consistent availability and durability have been highlighted as key factors in setting the tone for the Dublin Gaelic Athletic Association team, with other players following his example.

Kilkenny Castle will close early due to high temperature warnings, prioritizing the safety of its visitors and staff. The early closures are expected to continue into the next week.

The mayor of Kilkenny has contacted An Garda Síochána (Irish police) regarding the spread of AI-generated images and 'false rumors' about him online.

Waterford has withdrawn its High Court action against Kilkenny's green-lit plans for the Ferrybank Shopping Centre, clearing the way for Dunnes Stores to move into the center.

A property in Kilkenny that was featured in a popular television series has been sold for €110,000 below its original asking price.

An eight-bedroom dormer bungalow in Kilkenny is currently listed on the market for €695,000, described as offering a tranquil yet convenient location close to amenities.

Six individuals were observed hanging out of a moving car in Kilkenny, Ireland, leading to the driver being reported to the gardaí.

A controversial speed camera in Kilkenny has issued 30,000 fines in a year, with many motorists believing they are unfairly penalized on the notoriously treacherous road.

Gardaí in Kilkenny apprehended a driver using a learner permit that had expired nearly 30 years ago, revealing the individual had been disqualified from driving four times previously.

Families in Carlow and Kilkenny, Ireland, are facing a home care crisis, leading to a lack of promised support hours for those in need.

County Kilkenny has achieved full broadband coverage, becoming the first county in Ireland to do so, with over 8,500 premises already connected to the National Broadband Ireland (NBI) network.

One man was injured in an assault in Kilkenny city, while another sustained serious injuries in a late-night street assault in Galway city. Both incidents involved men being attacked in different Irish cities.

A communal art project in Kilkenny City invites visitors to St. Canice’s Cathedral to share messages of peace and hope on 10,000 paper doves, which will hang from the ceiling.

The mother of a 12-year-old boy from Kilkenny is speaking out after her son died from an acute asthma attack, aiming to raise awareness among parents about the seriousness of asthma. She describes her son as having "the biggest heart."

Solicitor Con McDonnell has been sanctioned for 'walking out' of his Kilkenny practice without warning, leaving a 'vulnerable' client without legal representation.

A rare 192-acre farm in Kilkenny, featuring a Georgian mansion, has been put on the market with an asking price of €3 million.

Irish Army bomb disposal experts were called to Kilkenny garda station to deal with an explosive device, following an incident that began on Saturday evening.

Garden Lodge, a €1.5 million property, is showcased, highlighting its unique location within the walled gardens of the 12th Century Kilkenny Castle.

A well-known designer, actor, politician, and presenter from Kilkenny has passed away, with tributes highlighting her laughter, mischief, and determination.

A filmmaker from Kilkenny shares his personal journey and observations in Lviv, Ukraine, highlighting the profound and destructive impact of war on individuals.

Katie Kilkenny has been promoted to Enterprise Reporter, TV and Labor at The Hollywood Reporter, where she will focus on key narratives in streaming and continue covering industry unions and workers.

The Mayor of Kilkenny has expressed satisfaction after the St Patrick's Day organising committee removed his name from a ticketed post-parade mayoral reception.

Blustery rain and spot flooding expected in Dublin, Carlow, Kilkenny, Waterford, Wexford and Wicklow

Kilkenny County Council is recommending An Coimisiún Pleanála reject planning permission for a proposed “mega” wind farm in south Kilkenny.