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MICHAEL WOLSEY: Smaller, shorter, cheaper … that’s my Olympic dream

By Kilkenny Now 28th July 2021 Post a comment

I am enjoying the Olympics much more than I had expected. The lack of real audiences takes away some of the atmosphere and it must be disappointing for the contestants who have worked so hard to get to Tokyo only to find it a city under lockdown. There is no Olympic village for them to […]

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LATEST: 1,408 new cases of virus confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 28th July 2021 0

A further 1,408 people have contracted the coronavirus, the Department of Health confirmed this evening. That’s an increase of 288 on Tuesday’s total. The number of people currently being treated for Covid-19 in hospital has risen to 152 an increase of ten on yesterday’s figures. Some 26 patients are now in ICU, a decrease of […]

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Voices of Kilkenny’s youth wanted

By Kilkenny Now 28th July 2021 0

Children and young people in county Kilkenny are being encouraged to take part in an initiative giving the voice of our youth a platform to be heard. The Ombudsman for Children Dr Niall Muldoon has made the call for young people to participate in Child Talks 2021. Now in its fourth year, Child Talks is […]

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Water safety appeal issued for Kilkenny after week of tragic deaths

By Kilkenny Now 27th July 2021 0

A water safety appeal has been issued in county Kilkenny in the wake of seven water tragedies in seven days nationally. In the lead-up to the August Bank Holiday weekend Minister of State for Transport, Hildegarde Naughton issued the appeal to anybody engaging in coastal or water-based activity to be safe and adhere to basic […]

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LATEST: 1,120 new cases of virus confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 27th July 2021 0

A further 1,120 people have contracted the coronavirus, the Department of Health confirmed this evening. That’s a drop of 225 on Monday’s total. The number of people currently being treated for Covid-19 in hospital has risen to 142 an increase of just one on yesterday’s figures. Some 27 patients are now in ICU, an increase […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 27th July 2021 0

Edward (Neddy) BYRNE Ballinvalley, Clifden Edward (Neddy) Byrne, Ballinvalley, Clifden, Co.Kilkenny died peacefully at his home, July 25th 2021. Beloved brother of Bridgid and the late Richard. Deeply regretted by his sister-in-law Bridie, nephews Tony, Eamonn, Richie and Jamie, nieces Ann Marie, Jean and Veronica, extended family, wonderful neighbours and friends. Requiem

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Boardwalk at popular county Kikenny closed after anicent oak tree falls

By Kilkenny Now 27th July 2021 0

The boardwalk at a popular county Kilkenny walkway has been temporarily closed after an ancient oak tree fell last night. Nobody was injured after the oak tree, believed to be 800 years old, at Silaire Wood in Graiguenamanagh became uprooted and fell. It is not known what caused the tree to collapse. Kilkenny County Council […]

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Caution urged on rural Kilkenny roads despite drop in road fatalities

By Kilkenny Now 26th July 2021 0

Kilkenny motorists are being reminded that the majority of fatal road collisions happen on rural roads. More that four out of every five road deaths happen in rural locations and Kilkenny drivers are being asked to drive with care and attention every time they make a journey. The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda […]

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LATEST:1,345 new cases of virus confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 26th July 2021 0

A further 1,345 people have contracted the coronavirus, the Department of Health confirmed this evening. That’s a rise of 219 on Sunday’s total. The number of people currently being treated for Covid-19 in hospital has risen to 141 an increase of 18 on yesterday’s figures. Some 25 patients are now in ICU, an increase of […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 26th July 2021 0

John Mason (Harry) ARMITAGE  Garringreen, Johnswell Road, Kilkenny City The death has occurred of Henry John Mason (Harry) Armitage of Garringreen, Johnswell Road, Kilkenny and formerly of Dowrath, Ballycallan, Co Kilkenny, on Sunday 25th July 2021, peacefully, in the tender loving care of his family and the wonderful staff of St. Mary’s Ward, St. Columba’s