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ICYMI: Woman taken to St Luke's Hospital following Kilkenny crash

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McDonald: Hostility towards whistleblowers in An Garda Síochána ‘as bad as ever’

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Taoiseach rejects calls for windfall tax on energy companies profits

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Dublin Zoo issues urgent warning as scammers target Irish families with fake giveaways

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​Barrow Rangers stun Mooncoin with huge intermediate championship win

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RIP: “Truly grateful” - Langton after receiving Freedom of Kilkenny City

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RIP: Kilkenny festival organisers pay tribute to Eamonn Langton's ‘extraordinary vision’

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Legendary Kilkenny businessman and publican Eamonn Langton dies

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Opposition TDs call on ROI footballers to follow Ed Sheeran acts and speak out

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Popular Kilkenny attraction to host free music event this Culture Night

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Tunnelling and station construction works for Dublin metro to begin in 2028

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O’Neill cannot be separated from First Minister’s responsibilities, says Swinney

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Kilkenny winners in IFA 'Refer a Friend' competition!

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Major update for Irish households as hosepipe ban lifted two weeks early

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Kilkenny writers explore innovative idea at Culture Night

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RIP: Funeral details for the late Eamon Langton confirmed - Kilkenny Live

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Daily Mirror publisher Reach cutting 220 jobs in editorial overhaul

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‘We stand behind every word he said’: More Ed Sheeran supports back Macklemore

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‘People are going to get hurt’ amid legal aid dispute, judge predicts

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Two Kilkenny women assaulted - man to appear in court

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SETU brings major European conference to Kilkenny

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PICTURES: Thousands descend on National Ploughing Championships as Day Two gets underway

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Man in his 30s killed and woman injured after two-vehicle horror collision

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Kilkenny Deaths - Wednesday, September 16, 2026

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Discover your perfect wedding setting at the Avalon House Hotel's Wedding Showcase

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All of Ed Sheeran’s Loop tour supporting acts quit after Macklemore dropped

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All smiles as Kilkenny College's Class of 2006 reunites for 20th anniversary!

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Renowned speakers take to stage at Kilkenny Law Festival

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‘Extremely concerned’ – Bar of Ireland calls for immediate end to pay dispute

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Irish President speaks of ‘strong ties’ with Scotland as visit gets under way

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Legendary performer to take to the stage of iconic Kilkenny venue

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Joy as Kilkenny and Kerry icon inducted into Hall of Fame

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Artists touring with Ed Sheeran quit over rapper’s removal amid Palestine row

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Kilkenny gardaí strike again as vehicle seizure makes it five in a row

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‘Cancer care has to come home’ - Health minister raises possibility of chemo services in Kilkenny during visit

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“A decent man" - Kilkenny Cathoirleach pays tribute to legendary businessman ahead of retirement

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Michael O’Leary comments ‘had impact on victims’, minister says

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Six gardaí to be trained in pursuit by end of year

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Gripping play to be performed in historic Kilkenny venue

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‘People are entitled to protest’: Taoiseach on criticism from President’s sister

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Warning to Irish motorists as major licence changes set to come into effect

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Taoiseach signals cut to tax on home heating oil in Budget

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SF link-up with SNP and Plaid may set back cause of Irish unity, says Taoiseach

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Kilkenny road warning as major Callan Road works set to cause delays

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Garda Comissioner says focus remains on extradition of transnational criminals

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Garda Commissioner says resources are ‘being thrown’ at policing burglary gangs

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Kilkenny-based Telenostic named among finalists in Enterprise Ireland's Innovation Arena competition

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Social Democrats say Eoin Hayes not in hiding from constituency press conference

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PICTURES: Thousands arrive for Day One of the National Ploughing Championships

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Man due before Kilkenny court in connection with criminal damage

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Two dead following separate horror collisions as Gardaí urge witnesses to come forward

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Kilkenny Deaths - Tuesday, September 15, 2026

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Tech Thursday returns to Kilkenny with resilience and learning focus

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Seven in 10 drivers underestimated annual motoring costs

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'It has been an honour' - legendary Kilkenny butcher announces retirement

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FYI: Times and Venues for Kilkenny senior championship round one games

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‘Incredibly welcome’ - Kilkenny school announces new Deputy Principal

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​Freshford maintain intermediate status with big win over St Martin's

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Sisters critically injured in M9 crash 'getting stronger' as they share recovery update

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Noel Gallagher rules out new Oasis music after Live 27 tour announcement

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ICYMI: New full-size GAA pitch completed as Kilkenny project takes shape

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Garda appeal over arson attack in Kilkenny housing estate

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First ministers predict imminent breakup of UK at ‘landmark’ summit

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Oasis to play Slane Castle in September next year

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RIP: Book of condolence opens in memory of late Kilkenny County Manager, Paddy Donnelly

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Oasis return to Knebworth 30 years on from beloved gigs as part of 38-show tour

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Sisters seriously injured in M9 horror crash ‘getting stronger’

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​Windgap in fine form as they see off Cloneen in junior hurling clash

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O’Neill accused of ‘cosplaying’ as First Minister at Cardiff independence summit

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Donald Trump’s support of Irish unity ‘should come as no surprise to unionists’

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Funeral of much-loved Kilkenny mother to take place next week

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DUP never ‘hitched wagon’ to Donald Trump, Robinson says

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Irish ferry passengers warned as major passport rule change to come into effect this month

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'Avoid the satnav' - National Ploughing Championship punters urged to follow official routes

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Kilkenny business overcomes 'biggest and brightest stars' to secure prestigious award

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Men need to ‘cop on’ – Taoiseach reacts to O’Leary’s rape comments

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James Stephens pushed all the way in intermediate hurling league final

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Taoiseach ‘planted a seed’ when he raised US tariffs on whiskey with Trump

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Irish Revolut customers warned as fraudsters obtain passport and driving licence scans

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Trump comments on Irish unity show debate is ‘very much alive’: Michelle O’Neill

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Bishop Ger Nash installed as new bishop of Ossory in Kilkenny

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Trump’s support of Irish unity ‘should come as no surprise to unionists’

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Brothers due in court charged over burglaries in rural Kilkenny

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Kilkenny lands huge funding boost for four major city regeneration projects

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Westminster’s time is coming to an end – SNP, Plaid and Sinn Féin leaders

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Kilkenny County Council launches fourth annual Team Up to Clean Up campaign

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Kilkenny Deaths - Monday, September 14, 2026

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Temperatures to hit 24 degrees in some parts today but experts pinpoint dramatic turnaround

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​Piltown hold on to secure narrow junior league shield success

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'Keep an eye out’: Gang of teens spotted 'hunting' stray cats in Cashel

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Kilkenny bookshop owner forced to close after 32 years says ‘the soul of our towns is fighting to survive’

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GALLERY: More great pictures from the Kilkenny People archive!

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Kilkenny intermediate and junior teams learn their next round opponents

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Trump makes announcement on whiskey tariffs as he brings Irish visit to a close

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Taoiseach says he did not tell Trump there was ‘genocide’ in Gaza

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Trump branded ‘abhorrent’ amid protest at Shannon Airport over Ireland visit

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Donald Trump says Irish unity ‘one of the naturals of all time’

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The best pics as Kilkenny intermediate league and shield finals play out

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Kilkenny star athlete goes the distance to win county four miler

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ICYMI: Kilkenny City sadness as 'small business' set to close its doors

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