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‘Time to end 100 years of FF/FG rule’ – Carlow-Kilkenny election candidate

By Kilkenny Now 6th November 2024 0

A local election candidate has said “it’s time to end 100 years of Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael rule in this country”. With Taoiseach Simon Harris expected to announce he is going to the country at the end of this week, People Before Profit-Solidarity candidate for Carlow-Kilkenny, Cllr Adrienne Wallace, said she will be offering […]

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By Kilkenny Now 6th November 2024 0

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‘An inspiration’ – 200 student soldiers graduate from local university

By Kilkenny Now 6th November 2024 0

South East Technological University (SETU) awarded over 200 members of the Irish Defence Forces in recognition of their academic achievement at a special conferring ceremony at the University’s Kilkenny Road Campus in Carlow. The ceremony is Ireland’s largest annual military graduation from a higher education institution. At this year’s ceremony in

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Elderly man taken to hospital after gang break into county Kilkenny home

By Kilkenny Now 5th November 2024 0

An elderly man was hospitalised after a gang of thieves broke into his home in the north of the county. The aggravated burglary occurred at a residence in Castlecomer at around 5.30pm on Monday. It is understood at least three assailants left the scene around 15 minutes later and headed in the direction of Yellow […]

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‘People who didn’t fit in were branded as witches’ – service of ‘atonement’ for woman burned at the stake in Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 2nd November 2024 0

A service of atonement to acknowledge that the killing of a woman who was burned at the stake in Kilkenny during the medieval witch trials was wrong will be held at St Canice’s Cathedral tomorrow. The service will mark the end of the Toil and Trouble Festival, which examined Kilkenny’s historical connection to witchcraft and […]

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‘An amazing opportunity’ – female Kilkenny entrepreneurs urged to apply for business development programme

By Kilkenny Now 1st November 2024 0

Kilkenny businesswomen are encouraging female entrepreneurs — who have ambition to grow their  businesses — to apply for the award-winning Going for Growth business development programme. Supported by Enterprise Ireland and KPMG, Going for Growth aids female business owners as they seek to increase revenue, create employment, and export into new markets. Some 60 places

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Significant rise in number of new homes under construction in Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 1st November 2024 0

There was a sharp rise in the number of new homes under construction in Kilkenny city and county in September, new figures reveal. The Department of Housing last night confirmed the number of house commencements in Kilkenny rose to 147 in September, bringing the total number for the year to 698. With three months still […]

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‘I couldn’t believe it’ – Kilkenny lotto winner plans to travel Europe in new campervan

By Kilkenny Now 31st October 2024 0

A local Lotto winner said he literally “couldn’t believe” his luck when he matched his winning numbers. The Kilkenny man was one of five winners – all from the south east – who collected their prizes at the National Lottery HQ in Dublin after the bank holiday weekend. He scooped a cash prize of €56,625 […]

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‘Don’t let your Halloween turn into horror’ – gardaí urge Kilkenny parents

By Kilkenny Now 31st October 2024 0

Gardaí have urged Kilkenny parents not to leave young children out trick or treating alone tonight as Halloween celebrations get underway. A local garda spokesperson said: “Tomorrow evening your children and our children will be out trick or treating. They’ll have wonderful costumes and be full of excitement and indeed sugar.” They urged parents to […]

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Kilkenny is crowned ‘Cultural Destination’ at World Luxury Travel Awards

By Kilkenny Now 30th October 2024 0

Kilkenny has been honored with the prestigious title of “Cultural Destination” at the 2024 World Luxury Travel Awards. The World Luxury Travel Awards, renowned for celebrating excellence in the luxury travel sector, acknowledged Kilkenny for its unique blend of rich history, vibrant culture, and modern luxury. Cathaoirleach Cllr Michael McCarthy said: “We are thrilled to