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COMMUNITY: Kilkenny couple mark 40 incredible years of marriage

Gardaí have released a statement after schools in Kilkenny and across Ireland were targeted by bomb threats

Bomb threat latest as Kilkenny school amongst those targeted

Seven potential routes are being considered for the proposed Loughmacask Sustainable Links Project in Kilkenny City

Major Kilkenny road project reaches key stage as seven routes emerge

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Kilkenny Deaths - Friday, November 6, 2026

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Kilkenny Deaths - Thursday, November 5, 2026

The Lingaun Loop bus service showed what could be achieved in Kilkenny with a bit of local knowledge and imagination

OPINION: Kilkenny needs a bus network that works for everyone

Padraic Keely (Senior Assistant Chief Fire Officer), Cllr Mary Hilda Cavanagh, Cllr Pat Fitzpatrick, Liam Joyce (Emergency 1 UK), Jason Bowden (Station Officer, Freshford), Cllr John Brennan, Fiona Deegan (Director of Services), Cllr Michael McCarthy, Frank Dunne (Chief Fire Officer). Also shown are members of Kilkenny County Council Fire & Rescue Service – Freshford Brigade

State-of-the-art fire engine boosts emergency services in Kilkenny

Seven potential routes are being considered for the proposed Loughmacask Sustainable Links Project in Kilkenny City

Seven routes under consideration for Kilkenny's Loughmacask link road

Tullaroan, under-16 Roinn C county champions

Strong start leads Tullaroan to Under-16 camogie championship glory

Cllr Maurice Shortall (left) pictured at the homecoming for boxer John Delaney (in red) earlier this week alongside Pat Stokes (right)

Future of Kilkenny boxing club in spotlight ahead of council meeting

Niamh Crowley (Mooncoin) reaches in to hook Emma Bergin (St Lachtain’s) during their intermediate camogie championship semi-final.

Mooncoin hold nerve to see off Freshford in camogie semi-final

Littering around chip shops (particularly at weekends) formed part of a wider discussion on littering amongst councillors in Castlecomer Municipal District

Kilkenny chip shops urged to take ‘more responsibility’ for litter

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ICYMI: Woman taken to St Luke's Hospital following Kilkenny crash

Shane Donnelly scored three points from play as St Lachtain's overcame St Martin's on Sunday.

Freshford maintain intermediate status with big win over St Martin's

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Council to consider planning application for new housing development

Action from the final stage of last year's edition of the Ras na mBan.

Rás na mBan cycling event kicks off in Kilkenny this afternoon

Race Leader Alice McWilliam gets a selfie with all the jersey holders before the start of the criterium, the final stage of the 2025 Rás na mBan. The 2026 event returns to Kilkenny this September. | PICTURE: Lorraine O’Sullivan

Traffic restrictions for Rás na mBan Kilkenny stage announced
Kilkenny County Council apologises for any inconvenience caused
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Fire engines at Hebron Park on Tuesday night

LIVE: Local fire service attend blaze in Kilkenny City housing estate

Kilkenny Rose Rachel Walsh and friends

Gallery: Kilkenny Rose hosts fundraiser for local charity

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Kilkenny Deaths - Friday, August 7, 2026

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Man thrown through Kilkenny chipper window TWICE in brawl court told

Dylan Simpson (Inset) netted four goals in the Tullaroan win on Sunday.

Kilkenny SHL- Simpson brilliance helps Tullaroan to narrow victory

St Lachtain’s defender Cathal Hickey makes a fine catch under pressure from Jack Roche of Rower Inistioge

Kilkenny IHL- Rower Inistioge see off Freshford in thrilling affair

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Kilkenny Deaths - Wednesday, July 29, 2026

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Kilkenny Deaths - Tuesday, July 28, 2027

The late Martin 'Murty' Rafter of Woodview, Freshford, County Kilkenny

'Deeply loved' - Martin Rafter's life celebrated at Kilkenny funeral

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Kilkenny Deaths - Monday, July 27, 2026

Martin Rafter (RIP)

RIP: Funeral details for Kilkenny man who died in tragic collision
Martin ‘Murty’ Rafter died following a road traffic collision in Freshford, County Kilkenny
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Martin Rafter (RIP)

Man who died following tragic collision in Kilkenny named locally

BREAKING: Man (30s) dies following road collision in Kilkenny

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Breaking LIVE: Gardaí and emergency services respond to two Kilkenny crashes

Breaking Public invited to view new Kilkenny housing scheme

Families gather to celebrate wedding of well-known Kilkenny man

Well known couple with Kilkenny connections tie the knot

Minister James Brown officially launching 'An Tobar' in Freshford, County Kilkenny

New housing sheme with 'affordable' units launched in Kilkenny

Popular couple's wedding brings Kilkenny and Tipp families together

Kilkenny set for new housing development under latest plans

The issue of speed was a talking point at a recent meeting of Castlecomer MD

'Distress and anxiety' being caused by drivers in area of Kilkenny

Glenn Whelan cuts the ribbon

Freshford AFC opens new all-weather training facility

New residential development on the way to Kilkenny

The issue of speed was a talking point at a recent meeting of Castlecomer MD

Driver behaviour on Kilkenny road 'causing huge distress and anxiety'

Breaking ALERT: Delays expected on key access road to Kilkenny City

Breaking Kilkenny burglary investigation underway as gardaí seek witnesses

Breaking LATEST: Manhunt underway following Kilkenny incident

Ex-Premier League player to visit Kilkenny club this weekend

Breaking Gardaí appeal for information following Kilkenny burglary

Fundraiser in memory of Kyle Comerford (pictured) raising funds for The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust

Kilkenny fundraiser to support trust that helped bereaved local family

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Kilkenny Deaths - Thursday, May 7, 2026

Flooding in Thomastown during Storm Chandra. Photo: Harry Reid

Kilkenny communities to receive over €1m in flood defence funding

Johnstown Road in Freshford flooded heavily last year

LATEST: Kilkenny flood relief schemes to 'progress rapidly' under new plans

The rain may be back, but our love for ice cream remains

POLL: Who serves the best 99 in Kilkenny? The final six! CLICK to VOTE!

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Kilkenny Deaths - Thursday, April 23, 2026

PICTURES: Kilkenny put Cork to the sword in All-Ireland U23 Championship

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Kilkenny Deaths - Tuesday, April 21, 2026

RIP: 'A friend to all' - Tributes paid as dearly loved Kilkenny woman passes awa...

Sarah Williams from Kilkenny

Kilkenny woman diagnosed with autism at 17 despite two negative tests as a child

MEP Billy Kelleher takes part in special Freshford Easter gathering

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