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Kilkenny ranks in bottom four counties according to a national report

Kilkenny has ranked as one of the worst four counties in the country of all local authorities in 2022, in terms of their own environmental enforcements. Kilkenny along with Waterford, Wexford and Offaly achieved the required standard of 30% or less ...

15 Nov 2023 at 13:11

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Work groups back out in force to 'Keep Kilkenny Beautiful'

Anyone available on Saturday mornings is welcome to take part in the 'Keep Kilkenny Beautiful' work groups, meeting at Loughboy retail park car park at 10am. For dates or more information, email:mail@keepkilkennybeautiful.com or connect via the ...

08 Jan 2024 at 06:57

Northern Ireland

Funding awarded for project to improve air quality across island of Ireland

A cross-border partnership aimed at tackling air pollution challenges across the island of Ireland has been awarded 6.5 million euro of funding. The impact of agricultural ammonia emissions on health and ecosystems will be among the subjects ...

24 Jun 2025 at 16:06

Local News

Kilkenny retailers warned of vape compliance rules to avoid €2,000 fines

WEEE Ireland is warning Kilkenny retailers to be vigilant about the regulatory landscape surrounding disposable and rechargeable vape devices and e-cigarettes, as non-compliance could result in significant fines and legal consequences. ...

12 Mar 2024 at 14:00

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Kilkenny communities encouraged to take part in new Climate Action Programme

Kilkenny County Council has welcomed the announcement of a new Community Climate Action Programme by the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan. The Community Climate Action Programme aims to support and ...

05 Dec 2023 at 19:56

National News

Water pollution revealed as main environmental concern for Irish households

Water pollution has been revealed as the primary environmental concern for Irish households. That's according to the Central Statistics Office's (CSO) General Household Survey, which found that over 79% of households around the ...

01 Nov 2021 at 12:42

Warning over potential 27 billion euro climate bill

National News

Cost of Ireland missing emissions targets could reach staggering €27bn, watchdog warns

The potential cost of missing Ireland’s emissions targets could reach a staggering 27 billion euros, according to a new report. The alarming figure comes under a worst-case projection under which Ireland does not implement any ...

04 Mar 2025 at 09:37

National News

Minister defends Government’s climate policies to meet emission targets

Environment Minister Eamon Ryan has defended the Government’s climate policies, saying it can meet its emission targets despite a report stating that Ireland will not reduce greenhouse gases emissions as set out under law. ...

28 May 2024 at 17:08

National News

Taoiseach describes damning climate report as ‘highly speculative and uncertain’

The Taoiseach has described a damning report which sets out the potential costs of missing legally binding climate targets as “highly speculative and uncertain”. Micheal Martin also hit back at accusations that the ...

04 Mar 2025 at 16:08

National News

Taoiseach agrees on need to prevent ‘toxic goo lagoon’ in Wexford

The Taoiseach has agreed that action is needed to prevent the “unique” Lady’s Island Lake in Co Wexford from becoming a “toxic goo lagoon”. Lady’s Island Lake, the largest saltwater lagoon in Ireland, has turned ...

18 Jun 2025 at 16:02

School/Education

EPA gives Kilkenny second-level students the chance to win €500

The young people who influence the trends of today will be the decision-makers of tomorrow, and must be encouraged to consider how their everyday decisions can have a positive impact on the environment – and ...

16 Jan 2020 at 17:48

National News

Greenhouse gas emissions lowest in three decades

Ireland’s greenhouse gas emissions last year were the lowest in three decades, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Greenhouse gas emissions decreased by 6.8% in 2023, with reductions in almost ...

09 Jul 2024 at 09:27

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