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Big Brother comes to Kilkenny town

By Kilkenny Now 18th July 2021 0

A new CCTV system has come into effect in Urlingford. The efforts of the local community were praised during the launch of the CCTV system this week. Chief Superintendent Padraig Dunne of the Waterford-Kilkenny-Carlow Division praised the work of the local committee in successfully getting the CCTV system up and running. Chief Superintendent Dunne also […]

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Vandals smash windows of car parked at popular Kilkenny beauty spot

By Kilkenny Now 17th July 2021 0

Vandals smashed the windows of a car parked at a well-known Kilkenny city beauty spot. The incident occurred at a carpark at Lakeside sometime between 4pm on Wednesday and 7.30am on Thursday. A local Garda source said the owner of the black Dacia Duster returned to find both passenger side windows had been shattered. However, […]

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LATEST: Major spike in cases of virus in face of Delta surge

By Kilkenny Now 17th July 2021 0

A further 1,377 have contracted the coronavirus, the Department of Health confirmed this evening. As of 8am there were 78 patients with Covid-19 being treated in hospital, with 22 of these in ICU. Commenting on the latest figures, Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Ronan Glynn said the country’s Covid-19 incidence rate had now risen to […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 17th July 2021 0

Ann-Marie BEEHAN (née Holohan) Dunbell Maddoxtown The death has taken place of Ann-Marie Beehan, at the Beacon Hospital Dublin (Peacefully). Predeased by her sister Brigid (B) and her father Peter (Michael). Deeply regretted by her loving daughters, Danielle and Tara, beloved niece Amie, partner Adnan and former husband Brian, Mother Ann Elder and grand aunt […]

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Plans for new housing development at busy Kilkenny intersection

By Kilkenny Now 17th July 2021 0

A developer has lodged plans to build a development of new residences at a site on a busy junction in Kilkenny city with the local authority. Hebron Ventures Limited is seeking planning permission from Kilkenny County Council to build 22 new homes on the Callan Road. The 0.27 hectare site is located at the Callan […]

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Vandals target car parked outside family home in Kilkenny village

By Kilkenny Now 16th July 2021 0

Thugs smashed in the window of a car parked outside a house in a Kilkenny village. The incident occurred on the Kilkenny Road in Freshford between 8pm on Monday and noon on Tuesday. The grey Citreon C4 was parked for the night when vandals smashed in the window. However, local gardai confirmed nothing was taken […]

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Kilkenny’s biggest employer aims high after strong first half performance

By Kilkenny Now 16th July 2021 0

Glanbia has revised its growth forecasts after delivering strong first half 2021 results. And now the local diary and nutrition giant has raised its full-year guidance from 6-12% growth to 17-22% growth on the back of its strong first half performance. In a statement, the company said: “Previously Glanbia guided full year 2021 adjusted EPS […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 16th July 2021 0

Sean BARNAVILLE  Fennor Gortnahoe, Thurles, Tipperary/Urlingford, Kilkenny Sean passed away peacefully at home in London. Predeceased by his sisters Nellie and Peggy. Deeply regretted by his brothers Pat, Murt, Noel and Billy, sister Mary Ann, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews, relatives and a wide circle of friends. Private Cremation took place

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Kilkenny’s growing alcohol and cocaine problems must be tackled, says TD

By Kilkenny Now 16th July 2021 0

A local TD has called on the Government to address growing alcohol dependency and cocaine use in Kilkenny. Deputy Kathleen Funchion spoke out after new data shows Kilkenny recorded the highest number of cases treated for problem alcohol use between 2014 and 2020. The latest Health Research Board (HRB) National Drug Treatment Reporting System bulletin […]

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THROW-IN: All your local Kilkenny GAA fixtures for the week ahead

By Kilkenny Now 16th July 2021 0

Fri 16 Jul Iverk Produce Junior Hurling C League Group A (Round: Round 4), Venue: Dr Tierney Park, Fenians V Graignamanagh19:30, Kilkenny Honda Centre Minor A Hurling League (Round: Round 3), Venue: Bennettsbridge, Bennettsbridge V Mt Leinster Rangers19:30, Kilkenny Honda Centre Minor C Hurling League Group A (Round: Round 4), Venue: Palmerstown, Dicksboro V John […]