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Gardaí and RSA highlight impact of drink driving in new Christmas and New Year road safety campaign

An Garda Síochána and The Road Safety Authority (RSA) have called on drivers to act responsibly and to not be tempted to drink and drive this Christmas and New Year period. Launching today at An Garda Síochána Headquarters in Dublin, this year’s ...

25 Nov 2021 at 12:38

Local News

Kilkenny tractor driver stirs up heated debate after gardaí brand driving as a 'poor show'

A recently shared video clip on An Garda Síochána Kilkenny/Carlow's Facebook page has drawn significant public attention since its publication last Saturday. The clip shows a tractor towing a large trailer approaching Kilkenny city on the main ...

30 Aug 2021 at 13:29

North Kilkenny

€8.4 million for road projects in North Kilkenny

€8.4 million has been allocated for roadworks projects this year in the Castlecomer Municipal District, covering much of North Kilkenny. A large amount of capital has been allocated for the N77, with nearly €2 million allocated for pavement ...

28 Mar 2023 at 16:22

Your community

Women drivers in Kilkenny are 'paying €500 a year more'

A new study claims that tens of thousands of young Irish women are losing out on the chance to knock €500 off their motor insurance because they are not as likely to sit and pass their driving test as their male counterparts – despite ...

28 Oct 2022 at 20:23

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'Driving hopefuls may want to avoid taking a test in Kilkenny' according to new study

Kilkenny was the county with the lowest driving test pass rate in the nation last year, according to a Chill Insurance study. Kilkenny recorded a 39.55% pass rate in 2021, much lower than even the second-lowest county, Dublin (45....

03 May 2022 at 18:03

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REVEALED: Almost a third of households affected by driving test delays

Almost a third of households have been directly affected by wait times to sit the driving test and current restrictions limiting tests to those working in essential services, a recent survey has found. In response to an AA ...

22 Mar 2021 at 20:01

Local News

Driver hospitalised following collision in Kilkenny

Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a single vehicle collision on the M9 at Mullinavat earlier this evening. The driver of the vehicle, a female, was later taken to University Hospital Waterford to receive ...

16 Jun 2023 at 21:26

Motoring

Passing the Driving Test Ireland

Passing the driving test in Ireland may seem straightforward, however with the national average pass rate standing at only 53.35%, there's still a lot to learn about how to pass the driving test first time. Ideally, when ...

18 Jan 2017 at 15:09

Newsletter KilkennyLive

Volunteer for this worthy charity in Kilkenny

The Kilkenny Branch of Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind is holding a volunteer drive to encourage more people to give their time to support the work of the charity which provides Guide Dogs to those who are vision ...

25 Oct 2022 at 20:00

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Editorial: Failed drug test figures are a cause for concern in Kilkenny

The shocking statistic that approximately one in every six roadside tests come back positive for drugs is a troubling one. The figure was provided by gardaí at a recent meeting of Kilkenny’s Joint Policing ...

17 Mar 2023 at 07:00

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Kilkenny gardaí urge drivers to use extreme care on icy roads

Kilkenny gardaí are warning motorists to use extreme care on the roads this morning as road conditions remain hazardous in many parts of the city and county. "Please be careful. Clear your windscreen and ...

07 Jan 2021 at 10:45

Local News

No excuse for a defective vehicle, warn Kilkenny gardaí

Gardaí in Kilkenny have taken to social media to remind local people of the importance of keeping vehicles in roadworthy condition, regardless of NCT waiting lists. "A lot of news at the moment ...

10 Jan 2023 at 16:50

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