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Social Democrat leader signals intent to contest local elections in Kilkenny next summer

THE NEW leader of the Social Democrats has signalled the party’s intention to stand local election candidates across the country, including Kilkenny. Holly Cairns said she is ‘really hopeful’ the party will find a Social Democrat candidate to ...

31 Jul 2023 at 12:27

National News

Taoiseach: I have not thrown in towel on housing crisis or home ownership - Kilkenny Live

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said he has not “thrown in the towel” on the housing crisis or home ownership. The Fine Gael leader was responding to Holly Cairns, who became leader of the Social Democrats on Wednesday and raised housing during ...

01 Mar 2023 at 19:44

Ireland

Ireland struggling to cope with scale of refugee crisis, says Varadkar

Ireland is struggling to cope with the scale of the refugee crisis that has swept Europe, the Taoiseach has said. Leo Varadkar said while issues have arisen with accommodation shortages and some anti-immigration protests, he insisted the ...

23 May 2023 at 17:59

What's On

Pictures: Children showcase talents at Cairn Community Games in Kilkenny

Hundreds of children participated in the Cairn Community Games June finals held at The Watershed in Kilkenny earlier this month. With national swimming, gymnastics and quiz competitions, the finals showcased the talent, community spirit,...

22 Jun 2024 at 20:03

National News

Government set to win evictions ban vote by ‘clear margin’, Taoiseach says

The Government is on course to win a Dail vote on the evictions ban by a “clear margin”, the Taoiseach has said. Defending the decision to lift the temporary prohibition as scheduled at the end of the month, Mr Varadkar insisted the ...

22 Mar 2023 at 15:15

National News

‘It’s been a rollercoaster’ – Holly Cairns on election hopes and Dail obstacles

Holly Cairns has said she has high hopes for her party in elections this year as she reflected on her “rollercoaster” first full Dail term as the Social Democrats’ new leader. She said that the party’s red line issues if in a ...

02 Jan 2024 at 13:26

National News

‘Furious’ Taoiseach demands answers from military after soldier assault case

Taoiseach Simon Harris has warned the Irish Defence Forces that there should be no place in the military for personnel with criminal convictions. Mr Harris issued the stark message to commanders after making clear he was not ...

25 Jun 2024 at 17:05

Local News

Wow! Cairn discovered less than 20km from Kilkenny border

A cairn has been discovered in the Coolnacarrick townland of County Laois, less than 20km from the Kilkenny/Laois border, in the last 2 weeks. Located on the summit of Coolnacarrick Hill the cairn was discovered by two ...

13 May 2021 at 13:49

National News

Up to 50,000 homes a year needed to meet demand, minister admits

Ireland needs up to 50,000 more houses a year, a minister has admitted, but has said the government will build “significantly more” social homes than it did last year. The Government’s Housing for All plan aims to ...

19 Apr 2023 at 13:54

National News

Taoiseach defends EU chief von der Leyen’s response to Gaza

The Taoiseach has defended Ursula von der Leyen’s response to Gaza, saying attempts to make her a “bogey woman” do not tally with the “action she is taking”. Last week, EU leaders endorsed a second five-year term ...

02 Jul 2024 at 17:26

National News

Harris says he will not go into government with a party that scraps Help to Buy

Simon Harris has said his party will not go into government with anyone who wants to scrap a scheme giving grants to first-time buyers. The Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader defended the Government’s housing record ...

22 Oct 2024 at 16:27

National News

Soldier assault victim tells politicians ‘do your job’ to tackle gender violence

A woman who was assaulted by a serving Irish soldier has told a solidarity rally in Dublin that she will keep the pressure on politicians to take action on tackling violence against women. Natasha O’Brien, 24, ...

25 Jun 2024 at 19:47

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