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Vast majority of councillors want hybrid model for local authority work retained

A new report titled 'The role of video conferencing in supporting local government' was launched today, November 16, and revealed that 77% of local councillors wish to retain a hybrid model of work. The report was published by the Association of ...

16 Nov 2021 at 12:18

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Callout for animal welfare groups in Kilkenny

Chair of Kilkenny’s Animal Welfare Committee, Councillor Andrew McGuinness is advising animal welfare organisations to apply for a new grants programme that has been opened this week. The Animal Welfare Grants Programme is aimed at supporting ...

10 May 2024 at 11:30

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Flooding fix years away despite Kilkenny councillors' pleas

A Kilkenny Council meeting on November 28, saw consensus across party lines about the need for urgency about the issue of flood relief works in the county. One after another councillors expressed the opinion that the commencement of flood ...

30 Nov 2022 at 12:30

Local News

Councillor confirms he will not contest next local election in Kilkenny

Councillor Eamon Aylward has confirmed that he will not be contesting the next local election in Kilkenny. He shared the announcement at today's meeting of Piltown Municipal District. [articlepreview id="1189168" link="https://www....

07 Jun 2023 at 11:32

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Parents in Kilkenny could save thousands on childcare costs

Parents in Kilkenny will potentially save thousands on the cost of childcare thanks to increased subsidies that kicks in from this week, Cllr Maria Dollard has said. The reduction was made possible after the Green Party Minister ...

04 Jan 2023 at 09:00

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Youngsters causing mayhem on High Street - Kilkenny councillor

Younger people are causing mayhem on High Street in Kilkenny according to a city-based councillor. Councillor John Coonan made the remarks at a recent meeting of the Joint Policing Committee. “There are young people going into ...

30 Nov 2023 at 19:00

Local Elections

Local and European Elections: Everything you need to know before you vote

Ireland will head to the polls once again on June 7th for both European and local elections. National and local politicians have been canvassing intensively all around the country in recent weeks, knocking on tens of ...

31 May 2024 at 11:19

School/Education

Over 11,000 children in Kilkenny to benefit from free school books

Local Councillor Andrew McGuinness has today welcomed that 11,202 children in Co. Kilkenny will benefit from free school books, workbooks and copy books from this September. This has been made possible through the ...

14 Aug 2023 at 11:38

Local News

Councillor confirms he will not contest next local election in Kilkenny

09 Jun 2023 at 18:10

Thomastown

High Court approves €4.4m debt write-off for former Waterford councillor

The High Court has approved a Personal Insolvency Arrangement allowing a former Fianna Fáil councillor and General Election candidate to write off over €4.4m in debt. The PIA was approved in respect of Thomas ...

28 Mar 2023 at 14:02

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Drainage improvement project underway in Kilkenny housing estate

Residents of Glendine Heights can look forward to improved living conditions as Kilkenny County Council kicks off a comprehensive surface water drainage enhancement project in the area according to local ...

26 Jan 2024 at 16:58

Obituaries

Well-known musician and former councillor Liam O'Dwyer has died

A well-known councillor and former showband frontman from Carrick-on-Suir has passed away. Liam O'Dwyer from Ard Mhuire was first elected to the council for the Carrick area in 1974, and served until ...

31 Dec 2022 at 15:00

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