Christopher Dunne

Kilkenny

Content Editor, Digital at Kilkenny Live

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Call for more consultation on plans to extinguish right of way in Kilkenny

4 days ago | ireland-live.ie | Christopher Dunne

City councillors have called for further consultation to take place in relation to the local authority’s intention to extinguish the public right-of-way on a section of footpath at Jacob Street, at its junction with Patrick Street Upper. The issue was raised at a recent meeting of Kilkenny City Municipal District, where several councillors expressed strong reservations about the process and communication surrounding the proposal.
Call for more consultation on plans to extinguish right of way in Kilkenny

4 days ago | kilkennypeople.ie | Christopher Dunne

City councillors have called for further consultation to take place in relation to the local authority’s intention to extinguish the public right-of-way on a section of footpath at Jacob Street, at its junction with Patrick Street Upper. The issue was raised at a recent meeting of Kilkenny City Municipal District, where several councillors expressed strong reservations about the process and communication surrounding the proposal.
BREAKING: Gardaí issue detailed statement on shooting incident in Carlow

5 days ago | kilkennypeople.ie | Christopher Dunne

Statement from Assistant Commissioner Paula Hilman – Garda Eastern Region:Yesterday, Sunday 1st June 2025, shortly after 6.15pm, An Garda Síochána received multiple reports of shots fired in the Fairgreen Shopping Centre, Carlow. Gardaí responded to the scene and met a large number of people running from the shopping Centre. An unarmed uniform unit arriving at the scene observed the suspect exiting the shopping centre. The suspect discharged a firearm, a shotgun, into the air.
LATEST: Important HSE update for those affected by Carlow shooting incident

5 days ago | kilkennypeople.ie | Christopher Dunne

Following Sunday evening’s events at Fairgreen Shopping Centre, the HSE Dublin and South East will offer psychosocial support services to members of the public in Carlow. Support staff will be available from 1pm to 5pm today, Monday, June 2, at County Buildings on Athy Road, Carlow, R93 E7R7. All those affected are encouraged to avail of the service.
LATEST: Garda update after man (20s) dead following firearm incident in Carlow

5 days ago | kilkennypeople.ie | Christopher Dunne

Gardaí in Carlow are continuing to investigate all circumstances surrounding the discharge of a firearm and the death of a man in his 20s following an incident at Fairgreen Shopping Centre, Carlow, on Sunday (June 1). The Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit has completed its examination and the area has been declared safe. The scene remains cordoned off while both the Garda Technical Bureau and the Office of the State Pathologist conduct examinations.
BREAKING: Gardaí and emergency services at scene of major incident in Carlow

6 days ago | kilkennypeople.ie | Christopher Dunne

Gardaí and emergency services are currently at the scene of an incident at a retail premises in Carlow Town. The alarm was raised shortly after 6.15pm. The premises has been evacuated and the scene is preserved. The Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team has been requested to attend. READ NEXT: Man jailed for serious assault on Kilkenny gardaAt this time, there is no further concern for public safety.
Permission sought for changes in major new Kilkenny residential development

1 week ago | ireland-live.ie | Christopher Dunne

Ormonde Homes Limited has submitted a planning application to Kilkenny County Council seeking permission for amendments to a previously approved residential development at Poulgour, on the outskirts of Kilkenny City. The proposed changes relate to Planning Ref: 23/60006, and would see a redesign of part of the residential scheme.
Kilkenny business awarded for making a big difference in their community

1 week ago | kilkennypeople.ie | Christopher Dunne

Forecourt and convenience retailer Maxol recently hosted its Excellence Awards Winners’ presentation and celebration in Dublin, recognising seven of its top-tier stores, including one standout service station in Kilkenny. Eivers Kilkenny, operated by independent dealer John Eivers, was awarded for Excellence in Community Engagement. John and his team were awarded for strong results in fundraising for Maxol’s charity partner and local initiatives.
Calls for former Kilkenny laneway to be marked!

1 week ago | kilkennypeople.ie | Christopher Dunne

Have you ever heard of Williams’ Lane in St John’s Parish? Cllr Eugene McGuinness is calling for a name plate to be installed in the location where it ran, before the name fades into obscurity. The topic was raised at this month’s meeting of the elected members of Kilkenny City Municipal District. According to documents and the account from Cllr McGuinness in the council chamber, Williams’ Lane ran along a section of where the O’Loughlin Road currently runs now.
Kilkenny woman: "I try to stay hopeful"

1 week ago | kilkennypeople.ie | Christopher Dunne

In October 2024, Hannah Dermody, a 30-year-old kidney patient from Freshford, County Kilkenny, who was thrust into the world of kidney failure at just 11 years old, spearheaded a successful darts fundraiser, that raised €7,075 for the Irish Kidney Association (IKA). Hannah has been receiving nightly dialysis treatment for the past nine years following the failure of a kidney transplant she had received when she was 19 failed after two years.