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'Totally wrong' - Kilkenny All-Ireland winner takes aim at GAA for 'crazy' decision
The two-time All-Ireland winner with Kilkenny believes supporters aren't being catered for Two-time All-Ireland winner with Kilkenny, Richie Power snr has heavily criticised a GAA ruling not to play Kilkenny's two Leinster Championship matches at minor and senior levels this weekend as a doub...
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PICTURES: New addiction support website for Longford
The County Longford Drug and Alcohol Forum (CLDAF) - launched a valuable website CLDAF.ie for those affected by alcohol and drug misuse. The launch took place on Tuesday, April 14 in the Longford Arms Hotel A new information and support website, CLDAF.ie (County Longford Drug and Alcohol Foru...
Grass is greener in Kilmallock as Flynns named Limerick winners of Pasture Progress Awards
'These farmers are growing and utilising more pasture on their farms, contributing to sustainable livestock production systems' THE LIMERICK winners of the Pasture Progress Awards 2025 have been named as Declan and Niamh Flynn, Kilmallock. The Chairman of Grass10, John Macnamara, from nearby ...
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Kildare County Council advises farmers on application of organic and chemical fertilisers on farmland
KCC regulates landspreading activities within the county Kildare County Council (KCC) has said that it would like to remind farmers based in County Kildare of their obligations. According to KCC, this relates to the application of organic and chemical fertilisers on farmland, in order to prot...
ICYMI: New Kilkenny bus route on the road after months of public pleas
The Gowran School Bus Group have thanked the public and the media for their support A third dedicated school bus service, serving students from Gowran travelling to Kilkenny City, is now fully operational and on the road. As reported first by Kilkenny Live/the Kilkenny People, hundreds of stu...
Kildare County Council advises farmers on application of organic and chemical fertilisers on farmland
KCC regulates landspreading activities within the county Kildare County Council (KCC) has said that it would like to remind farmers based in County Kildare of their obligations. According to KCC, this relates to the application of organic and chemical fertilisers on farmland, in order to prot...
Community in Malin encouraged to take part in evening clean-up
The clean-up organised by Malin Development Association is taking place in Malin on Tuesday, April 28 The community in Malin is being encouraged to take part in a clean-up next week. Organised by Malin Development Association, the clean-up is taking place in Malin on Tuesday, April 28. READ N...
‘We need to move faster’ - Calls for urgency in Louth amid offshore wind potential
Fianna Fáil’s Erin McGreehan was reflecting on the most recent meeting of the European Council A Louth TD has called for urgency amid the county’s potential to play a key role in the production of offshore wind energy. Fianna Fáil’s Erin McGreehan was reflecting on the most recent meeting o...
RIP: Tributes pour in for Carlow lady who 'brightens up a room with her beautiful smile'
Mollie Fitzgerald (née Kennedy) was from Seskin Road, Leighlinbridge, Carlow Tributes have poured in following the sad passing of a Carlow woman who will be missed greatly by many people. Mollie Fitzgerald (née Kennedy) was from Seskin Road, Leighlinbridge, Carlow and formerly of Kernanstown,...
Broadband connection coming for 1,400 Donegal homes and businesses near Killybegs
NBI’s connection of Killybegs means that 1,420 homes and businesses in the area will soon be able to access high-speed fibre broadband. This includes the rural surrounds of Killybegs, Malin Beg and Carrick National Broadband Ireland (NBI) has announced that rural areas near Killyb...
North West ‘ready to deliver’ as Chambers address Oireachtas Committee
The joint appearance provided an important platform to bring the voice of the North West business community directly to policymakers, with a clear and consistent message: the region is already delivering results, and with the right support, it can deliver even more Letterkenny Chamber of Comm...
Derry’s young guns face high-flying Donegal challenge
A transitioning Derry side looks to prove their championship pedigree on home soil Johnny McGavey’s Derry senior hurling team will look to bounce back next weekend when they face near neighbours Donegal senior hurling team in Round 3 of the Christy Ring Cup round-robin at Find Insurance Celti...
Community in Malin encouraged to take part in evening clean-up
The clean-up organised by Malin Development Association is taking place in Malin on Tuesday, April 28 The community in Malin is being encouraged to take part in a clean-up next week. Organised by Malin Development Association, the clean-up is taking place in Malin on Tuesday, April 28. READ N...
Inside Track: Moran wouldn’t have been red-carded had VAR been in place
Inside Track with Joe Carroll The question was asked at a recent sports quiz: How many players have been dismissed in FA Cup finals. It set me thinking and then researching. The answer is six. Kevin Moran was the first, Mateo Kovačić the most recent. Two of the half-dozen played for Mancheste...
North West ‘ready to deliver’ as Chambers address Oireachtas Committee
The joint appearance provided an important platform to bring the voice of the North West business community directly to policymakers, with a clear and consistent message: the region is already delivering results, and with the right support, it can deliver even more Letterkenny Chamber of Comm...
LISTEN: Keher, Power and Cody build-up to the Kilkenny GAA Golf Classic
The trio joined the Kilkenny People Sport Podcast for a two-part interview Hurling royalty Eddie Keher alongside Richie Power and Dan Cody preview the upcoming Kilkenny GAA Golf Classic, scheduled for May 21st and 22nd. The classic raises vital funds for Na Cait Óga-Kilkenny GAA Academy, supp...
ALERT: Gardaí raid premises as part of major operation in Kilkenny City
A person has been charged following a drugs operation in Kilkenny City on Wednesday night Over €30,000 worth of heroin has been seized following a significant drugs operation in Kilkenny City on Wednesday evening. The local Drugs Unit carried out a search operation of a premises, with one per...
Veteran plans to become first triple amputee to complete London Marathon
An Army veteran is planning to become the first triple amputee to complete the London Marathon in the hopes of showing others with a disability or injury what can be achieved “with the right mindset and the right support network”. Former corporal Andy Reid, who lost both legs and his right arm a...
ICYMI: New Kilkenny bus route on the road after months of public pleas
The Gowran School Bus Group have thanked the public and the media for their support A third dedicated school bus service, serving students from Gowran travelling to Kilkenny City, is now fully operational and on the road. As reported first by Kilkenny Live/the Kilkenny People, hundreds of stu...
Trump sends envoys to Islamabad as Iran rules out direct talks
US envoys are expected to travel to Pakistan in a new bid to salvage ceasefire talks with Tehran. But Iran ruled out direct negotiations with US representatives as its top diplomat arrived in Islamabad on Friday. The latest effort to broker a deal comes as an indefinite ceasefire has paused most fig...