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Books of condolence for the late Garda Kevin Flatley open at key garda stations in Carlow and Kilkenny

2 days ago | kclr96fm.com | Edwina Grace

Books of condolence have opened at key Garda stations in Carlow and Kilkenny for those that wish to pay their respects to Garda Kevin Flatley. The 49-year-old, father of two was killed when he was hit by a motorbike while carrying out speed checks on the R132 near Lainstown in Dublin on Sunday. A number of stations in each county are hosting books of condolence – including Kilkenny city, Thomastown while he’s being remembered too in Carlow where members of his family had lived.
Retiring Chief Executive of Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board 'inspired many, many people'

2 days ago | kclr96fm.com | Edwina Grace

The Chief Executive of the Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board has retired after 40 years of service. Eileen Curtis began her journey in Waterford before joining County Kilkenny VEC in 1987 as an Adult Education Officer. She played a key role in the amalgamation of that organisation with its Carlow counterpart and took the helm in 2019.
Gardaí investigating incident of criminal damage at historic Kilkenny city property

2 days ago | kclr96fm.com | Edwina Grace

Gardaí in Kilkenny are investigating an incident of criminal damage at Rothe House. Solar lights on the historic city property were damaged sometime between last Thursday and Friday (8th and 9th May). Anyone who noticed suspicious activity in the area or who may have camera footage is asked to contact Kilkenny Garda Station on 056 777 5000.
VFI head warns some pubs in Carlow, Kilkenny and across the country 'have falling turnover while we have raging cost increases"

2 days ago | kclr96fm.com | Edwina Grace

The Vintners Federation of Ireland’s calling on the Government to act to prevent publicans having to close due to escalating costs of doing business. Members are meeting in Limerick today for their annual general conference where they’re seeking a 40% rebate on the excise charged to draught products sold in pubs as well as a level playing ground when it comes to any reduction in VAT.
Tributes flow in from across Carlow and Kilkenny for jockey Rachael Blackmore following retirement announcement

2 days ago | kclr96fm.com | Edwina Grace

Tributes are being paid to trailblazing jockey Rachael Blackmore who announced her retirement last evening after a 16 year career. The Tipperary native who lives in Carlow made history as the first female in her sport to win both the Grand National, in 2021 on Minella Times, and the Cheltenham Gold Cup in 2022 on A Plus Tard. She retires at the age of 35 with 18 Cheltenham Festival wins, leaving behind a legacy that changed the face of racing.
Sympathies from Carlow and Kilkenny for family, friends and colleagues of the late Garda Kevin Flatley

3 days ago | kclr96fm.com | Edwina Grace

A former chair of the Kilkenny Joint Policing Committee has hailed the work of those working in all aspects of the emergency services. The comments come amid an outpouring of public sympathy for those bereaved by the death of Garda Kevin Flatley. The 49-year-old, father of two was killed in the line of duty yesterday afternoon after he was struck by a motorcycle while carrying out a speed checkpoint. The motorcyclist, who’s aged in his 30s, remains in a serious condition in Beaumont Hospital.
Some key Kilkenny buildings to bathe in green as part of Lyme Disease Awareness Month

3 days ago | kclr96fm.com | Edwina Grace

A number of important public buildings in Kilkenny are going to be lit up in green for the next two nights, as part of a lyme disease awareness campaign. May is the month dedicated to the cause with campaigners gathering at Leinster House tomorrow (Tuesday) to call on Government to provide greater supports to those suffering from the disease. Kilkenny Courthouse and Town Hall will light up green tonight with Kilkenny Castle bathing in the colour tomorrow.
Some key Kilkenny and Carlow buildings to bathe in green as part of Lyme Disease Awareness Month

3 days ago | kclr96fm.com | Edwina Grace

A number of important public buildings in Kilkenny and Carlow are going to be lit up in green for the next two nights, as part of a lyme disease awareness campaign. May is the month dedicated to the cause with campaigners gathering at Leinster House tomorrow (Tuesday) to call on Government to provide greater supports to those suffering from the disease.
Sun to continue shining on Carlow and Kilkenny

3 days ago | kclr96fm.com | Edwina Grace

It looks like the sun is set to continue shining on Carlow and Kilkenny. Despite the downpours in some local parts last evening, another week of high temperatures has been forecast. Alan O’Reilly of Carlow Weather says “The meteorological season of Summer doesn’t start until the first of June but certainly it’s gonna feel like Summer for the coming few days and into the weekend with lots of warm sunshine”.
Over 80 Vacant Social Homes Returned Locally to Use in 2024 Under Voids Programme

5 days ago | kclr96fm.com | Martin Quilty

Housing Minister James Browne has announced that 2,357 vacant social homes were brought back into use this year through the government’s Voids Programme. The scheme supports local authorities in repairing and re-letting vacant housing more quickly, by funding necessary maintenance and upgrades. In Kilkenny, 57 social homes were restored in 2024 alone, bringing the county’s total over the past decade to 407. Carlow saw 30 homes reoccupied in last year, contributing to a ten-year total of 312.