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Limerick student commended at global awards for Irish hip-hop research

Azra Dervish — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:00:01 GMT

Gearoid’s undergraduate dissertation examined how contemporary Irish hip-hop is contributing to a new era of Irish poetry, challenging traditional perceptions of rap music and its place in Ireland’s literary landscape

Dundalk Gold Club shortlisted for the prestigious awards

By The Newsroom — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:00:14 GMT

Dundalk Gold Club shortlisted for the prestigious 2026 SEAI Energy Awards

Leitrim artist elected to Irish arts body after 50 years creative work

Reporter — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:54:26 GMT

Election to Aosdána is a prestigious achievement, with only 250 members of the group allowed at one time nationally

New Galway college student accommodation planned near Business Park

Darragh Berry — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:56:52 GMT

A decision will be made at the end of the year

Clean sweep for Kilkenny at Dairy Innovation Awards

Sian Moloughney — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:48:44 GMT

Kilkenny-based agricultural technology company Udder Logic & ADF Milking Systems achieved a historic clean sweep at the prestigious FBD National Dairy Show Innovation Awards 2026 held in Millstreet, Co. Cork.

Permission refused for controversial data centre planned for Waterford village

Robert Forrest — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:47:36 GMT

Waterford City and County Council has refused permission for the controversial Kilmeaden data centre

Offaly is one of the best places for walkers in Ireland

Ger Scully — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:00:51 GMT

Author of book on controversial issue of countryside access says Offaly is one of the best places for walkers in Ireland

Kilkenny's Mount Juliet teams up with Ireland rugby star Johnny Sexton

Sam Matthews — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:00:10 GMT

The Johnstown Collection has announced a strategic high-performance partnership with Johnny Sexton, who will advise the senior leadership team

Kilkenny Energy Town shortlisted for the prestigious 2026 SEAI Energy Awards

Sian Moloughney — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:36:18 GMT

A Kilkenny town has been announced as a finalist in the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) 2026 SEAI Energy Awards, recognising outstanding achievements, innovation and leadership in sustainable energy across 11 categories.

Well-known Irish sports star told he would never walk again midway through 4,500km trek

Dave O'Connell — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:39:20 GMT

This is just the latest triumph in his extraordinary life, coming back from the spinal injury he suffered while moving a heavy, metal bench, which left him with only a five per cent chance of ever walking again

Niamh De Brún-Reid among first recipient of new Kilkenny Coats of Arms stamp

Sam Matthews — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:14:50 GMT

Noresiders will be familiar with the Kilkenny City Coat of Arms stamp, which features a castle with three towers, the centre being the tallest, defended by archers

PICTURES: Abbey House in Cahir, with 13 empty apartments, hits the Tipperary housing market

Reporter — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:01:02 GMT

Abbey House in Cahir has 13 apartments, and is being sold

Met Eireann cancel warnings as big weather u-turn forecast for Ireland

Darragh Berry — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 06:12:04 GMT

The trio of alerts will end today leading to a big change in the weather

Galway court fines Irish businessman for illegal activity

Ronan Judge — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 04:05:53 GMT

The defendant's solicitor told the court his client is a Chinese national who has lived in Ireland for 20 years and runs a Chinese restaurant