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Rustlers steal 40 cattle from Kilkenny farm before vanishing without a trace

By Colin Bartley 12th November 2019 0

A gang of rustlers stole an entire herd of cattle from a farm in county Kilkenny before vanishing without a trace. Kilkenny gardai have confirmed that 40 animals were taken off the land from a farm in Jerpoint Hill outside Thomastown last week The owner realised the whole herd had vanished early on Sunday morning. […]

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Gardai confirm they are reviewing case of Kilkenny woman missing for 24 years

By Colin Bartley 12th November 2019 0

The case of a young Kilkenny woman who went missing 24 years ago while attempting to make her way home from Dublin has been re-opened. In a significant development, it’s been confirmed the Garda Serious Crime Review team is looking into case surrounding the disappearance of then 21-year-old Callan woman, Jo Jo Dullard. Jo Jo […]

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Kilkenny taxpayers granted extension after Revenue’s pay and file system crashes

By Colin Bartley 12th November 2019 0

Kilkenny taxpayers have had their pay and file tax return deadline extended after the Revenue’s online system crashed due to “heavy usage volumes.” Many taxpayers found when they went online earlier this afternoon, they could not file their returns, as the Revenue’s ROS system was down. Now the deadline to file tax returns has been […]

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Ferrybank’s North Quays investors concerned over lack of housing in region: report

By Colin Bartley 12th November 2019 0

The investors behind the €350 million North Quays development have expressed concerns over the lack of housing in the region. Their concerns were revealed in correspondence released to The Sunday Business Post under the Freedom of Information Act. Falcon Real Estate Developments, part of the Fawaz Alkohair Saudi Arabian investment group, is leading the plan to […]

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Glanbia to pay Kilkenny farmers 29c per litre of milk for October

By Colin Bartley 12th November 2019 0

KILKENNY-based Glanbia will pay local farmers 29 cent per litre for milk supplies in October. Glanbia Ireland (GI) confirmed it will pay members a base milk price for August of 28 cents per litre including VAT, for manufacturing milk at 3.6% fat and 3.3% protein. This is unchanged from the September base price. The Board […]

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Kilkenny rents on the verge of hitting €1,000

By Colin Bartley 12th November 2019 0

Rents continue to rise in Kilkenny, and if they keep rising at this pace the average rent could top €1,000 by the new year. Kilkenny rents are up €4.9% in the last three months, reaching €975 per month, which is a staggering 70.8% higher than its lowest point in 2012. People are paying €341 more […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Colin Bartley 12th November 2019 0

Martin Anthony SAUNDERS Castlecomer, Loughboy, Kilkenny / Carlow Passed away peacefully at St Luke’s Hospital on Sunday, November 10. Deeply regretted by his mother Annie, brothers Thomas, Pat, Michael, James and Noel, sisters Jean and Philomena, daughter Debbie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Reposing at his brother

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Man (29) to appear in court over spate of county Kilkenny burglaries

By Colin Bartley 12th November 2019 0

A 29-year-old Kilkenny man is due to appear in court today in relation to a spate of break-ins committed around the county last week. The man was arrested at his home in Kilkenny city centre at 5.20pm yesterday. He was brought to Kilkenny Garda Station for questioning and subsequently charged. He is due to appear […]

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THROW-IN: Your complete guide to all the local GAA fixtures for the week ahead

By Colin Bartley 12th November 2019 0

Fri 15 Nov Allianz Cumann na mBunscol TOP Oil Roinn B Schools Football Championship South (Round: South Final), Venue: MW Hire Dunmore, Danesfort NS V Tullogher Rosbercon NS14:15,   Sat 16 Nov J.J Kavanagh and Sons Under 21 A Hurling Championship (Round: Quarter Final), Venue: Thomastown, Thomastown V O’Loughlin Gaels14:00, J.J. Kavanagh & Sons  Under […]

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Missing Kilkenny girl (17) found

By Colin Bartley 12th November 2019 0

The teenage Kilkenny girl who was reported missing over the weekend has been located. Katie Blake (17), from Callan, has been found safe and well. She was located in Cork city. Kate had been last seen in Callan on Saturday.