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Under certain circumstances, and based mainly on tradition, the burning of land to clear scrub and other unwanted vegetation has become an accepted practice. Gardaí want to emphasise the threat that land and forest fires present to people’s lives and property. It is the responsibility of every member of the community, particularly those living near wooded areas, to comply with the legislation and undertake burning in a controlled manner. In addition, members of the community should make themselves aware of the necessary precautions relating to controlled burning by contacting the local fire services for advice or visit www.garda.ie

Crime figures in the county are down significantly on 2011 according to a new Garda report which was presented to the Joint Policing Committee at County Buildings on Monday.

The local community garda for Mervue is being taken from the area forcing the Renmore Community Garda to cover both Renmore and Mervue.

Gardaí in Kilkenny have expressed concern over the rise in the number of burglaries taking place in the city and surrounding district in recent weeks.

The Kilkenny Garda has stepped up its presence in the Kieran Street area of the city, in light of the serious concerns expressed by business owners over the area’s safety.

As part of 33 senior appointments announced by An Garda Síochána this week, to fill positions left by retirements, three new superintendents have been appointed in the Mayo region.

Gardaí assisted by the Garda National Drugs Unit swooped on a suspected cannabis factory in Freshford on Wednesday afternoon in a planned operation on a house at Sart.

Upwards of 20 gardaí, including an armed response unit, were present to maintain order as the latest seven protagonists in the ongoing Joyce-Ward feud went before the District Court on Wednesday (January 11).

Kilkenny is mourning one of its much-loved adopted citizens this week following news that Patricia Friel lost her battle with cancer on Monday last.

A woman whom the Superintendent of Castlebar described as a “menace” was before Castlebar District Court on Wednesday where she faced a litany of charges ranging from theft, public order, and road traffic offences.