Council denies land deal 'wrongdoing'Cashel Town Council has denied "all allegations of wrongdoing" relating to its purchase and resale of convent land formerly owned…Tue Feb 13 2007 - 00:00
Department vet warns of illegal influx of 'remedies'A veterinary inspector with the Department of Agriculture and Food has warned of an increasing incidence of illegally imported…Tue Feb 06 2007 - 00:00
Tests to identify body found in Slaney estuaryThe State Pathology Service will this morning begin tests to determine the identity of human skeletal remains found on the shoreline…Thu Feb 01 2007 - 00:00
Waterford makes bid to host 2011 Tall Ships' RacesWaterford has submitted a bid for the return of the Tall Ships' Races in 2011 following the city's successful staging of the …Wed Jan 31 2007 - 00:00
An Irishman's DiaryThe Prime Minister was looking forward to his weekly meeting with the QueenMon Jan 22 2007 - 00:00
Insurance threat to mountain rescuesThe future of the voluntary mountain rescue service is threatened by crippling insurance premiums.Mon Jan 22 2007 - 00:00
Charge againstbus driver struck outA charge of careless driving against a bus driver was struck out by Judge Leo Malone at Waterford District Court yesterday in…Tue Jan 09 2007 - 00:00
New Ross to erect JFK statue next yearMore than 40 years after John F Kennedy's historic visit to Co Wexford, New Ross is to commemorate the event by erecting a statue…Sat Dec 30 2006 - 00:00
Gowran priest resigns from road campaignA Kilkenny priest has resigned as chair of a campaign for a pedestrian crossing outside a primary school in Gowran following …Fri Dec 29 2006 - 00:00
Satellite project to track eel migrationIrish marine scientists have revealed details of a research project to investigate the dramatic decline in eel stocks on the …Fri Dec 29 2006 - 00:00
An Irishman's DiaryLet's say a big "fáilte abhaile" to all our emigrants who are visiting for the festive seasonWed Dec 27 2006 - 00:00
20,000 raised in record attempt by carol singersKilkenny's attempt to stage the world's biggest Christmas carol-singing service was unsuccessful yesterday, but organisers claim…Mon Dec 18 2006 - 00:00
Hundreds attend funeral Mass of slain postmasterAll post offices around the State closed for one hour from noon yesterday as a mark of respect to Alan Cunniffe, the 32-year-…Wed Dec 13 2006 - 00:00
Man (24) charged with Kilkenny murderAn unemployed man has been charged with the murder of postmaster Alan Cunniffe on Friday afternoon last at Wolfe Tone Street …Mon Dec 11 2006 - 00:00
Large crowds to pay respects to young Kilkenny postmasterLarge crowds including public representatives are expected to attend the removal this evening and funeral tomorrow of young postmaster…Mon Dec 11 2006 - 00:00
Son who came home to help run family businessAlan Cunniffe (31) was only recently appointed postmaster of the sub-post office next to the family-owned Centra where he worked…Sat Dec 09 2006 - 00:00
Mother too ill to attend funeral of Kilkenny girlCiara Gibbs, the Kilkenny schoolgirl who died in unexplained circumstances just over a week ago, was laid to rest in a graveyard…Mon Dec 04 2006 - 00:00
Diocese defends Comiskey's returnThe diocesan secretary for the Diocese of Ferns, Fr John Carroll, said the decision to invite the former Bishop of Ferns, Brendan…Thu Nov 30 2006 - 00:00
Rabbitte looks to protect migrant workersLabour leader Pat Rabbitte said yesterday there was "immense potential" for large-scale exploitation of Romanian and Bulgarian…Sat Nov 18 2006 - 00:00
Hasbro cuts 140 jobs in WaterfordHasbro, the manufacturer of Monopoly and other board games and puzzles, has blamed "steep increases in costs in Ireland" and …Fri Nov 17 2006 - 00:00
New national walking route for KilkennyA new national walking route through the previously inaccessible River Nore valley in Co Kilkenny is to form the centrepiece …Sat Nov 11 2006 - 00:00
An Irishman's DiaryGordon Brown: "You've got to name your successor". Tony Blair: "OK. It's David Cameron".Mon Oct 30 2006 - 00:00
Irish conker contest draws tough nutsA village green bordered by 52 majestic horse-chestnut trees formed the perfect natural arena for the seventh annual Irish Conker…Mon Oct 30 2006 - 00:00
Mother and two children die in Wexford crashSeven-year-old Chelsea Sinnott remains in a stable condition at Wexford General Hospital following a car crash which killed her…Fri Oct 13 2006 - 01:00
Army joins search for Waterford womanThe Army yesterday joined the search for a Waterford woman who has been missing for 10 days.Wed Oct 11 2006 - 01:00
Salmon on the up after Kilkenny fish pass is revampedSalmon are once again swimming up the River Nore to spawn following the completion of remedial works at the Lacken Weir in Kilkenny…Fri Sept 29 2006 - 01:00
Body of woman who died in July removedThe body of woman who is believed to have died in July was removed from an apartment in Kilkenny city centre yesterday afternoon…Sat Sept 16 2006 - 01:00
Horse dealer's Georgian is 'a damn fine house'Co Waterford: €2m "Gee, what a cute little house you have there," remarked an American tourist on horseback to Gillie Connors…Thu Sept 14 2006 - 01:00
White House architect to be celebratedThe life and work of Kilkenny architect James Hoban, who designed America's most famous building, the White House, is to be celebrated…Wed Sept 13 2006 - 01:00
Election posters put up as Kenny opens show"Election 2007" posters of Fianna Fáil candidates went up on roadsides in Co Kilkenny yesterday as Opposition leader Enda Kenny…Fri Sept 08 2006 - 01:00
Architect's weekend cottage in the secret heart of KilkennyInistioge/€525,000: The essayist Hubert Butler's charming 1984 account of life "Beside The Nore" described the countryside south…Thu Sept 07 2006 - 01:00
Setting off to bring McCarthy home"Wanted. Old friend of Kilkenny needs lift home from Dublin. Any time after 5pm. Please contact Liam McCarthy."Mon Sept 04 2006 - 01:00
Hero of 1957 final ready to shine again if neededAlmost half a century ago, Michael Kelly, a young farmer from the village of Bennettsbridge, took the Saturday evening train …Sat Sept 02 2006 - 01:00
RTÉ to fence off Mount Leinster siteFarmers in Co Carlow are taking legal advice in an effort to prevent RTÉ from fencing off an area surrounding the television …Thu Aug 24 2006 - 01:00
Duke dismayed by request to remove weirThe Duke of Devonshire has been asked by Minister of State for the Marine John Browne to remove the Clondulane weir on the River…Tue Aug 15 2006 - 01:00
An Irishman's DiarySpare a thought for immigrants trying to master everyday EnglishSat Aug 12 2006 - 01:00
Kilkenny Arts Festival expected to generate €8m for local economyOne of the last major cultural events of the summer begins today with the launch of the Kilkenny Arts Festival.Fri Aug 11 2006 - 01:00
Kilkenny boy dies in tractor accident on farmAn 11-year-old Kilkenny boy has died in an accident on a farm in the south of the county.Thu Aug 10 2006 - 01:00
Safer hurling reducing eye injuriesA leading eye surgeon in the southeast claimed yesterday that there had been a "massive reduction in both the scale and severity…Wed Aug 09 2006 - 01:00
Inspectors visit scene of fatal Kilkenny glider crashInspectors from the Air Accident Investigation Unit of the Department of Transport visited Kilkenny yesterday to investigate …Wed Aug 09 2006 - 01:00
New dialysis services to begin next monthNew kidney dialysis services for patients in the southeast will be based at two locations in Kilkenny city and begin operating…Wed Aug 09 2006 - 01:00
Glider pilot dies after crashing in fieldA man died when his glider crashlanded in a field close to Kilkenny airport yesterday.Tue Aug 08 2006 - 01:00
Council approves changes to Denis O'Brien homeBusinessman Denis O'Brien has been granted permission by Kilkenny County Council to retain changes he made to a luxury holiday…Tue Aug 01 2006 - 01:00
Fish ramp for river Nore due before next salmon runThe Office of Public Works (OPW) has announced the latest proposal to resolve a two-year controversy surrounding problems encountered…Wed Jul 26 2006 - 01:00
Man (21) arrested after death in mobile home fireGardaí investigating the suspicious death of a man in a fire at a mobile home in Co Kilkenny in the early hours of yesterday …Tue Jul 25 2006 - 01:00
St Canice's hospital in Kilkenny closesOne of the State's largest and best-known mental hospitals, St Canice's in Kilkenny, has finally closed after more than 150 years…Thu Jul 13 2006 - 01:00
Kidney specialists call on HSE to use Kilkenny clinicTwo kidney specialists in the southeast have called on the HSE to "immediately" avail of the services of a dialysis clinic in…Wed Jul 12 2006 - 01:00
Kidney group says patients at risk due to dialysis decisionThe Irish Kidney Association has said that "patients will die unnecessarily because of untreated renal failure" following a HSE…Tue Jul 11 2006 - 01:00
Minister meets farmer on sick stockA meeting took place at the Department of Agriculture and Food yesterday to discuss the case of the Co Kilkenny farmer at the…Fri Jul 07 2006 - 01:00
