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‘Deeply embarrassed’ – Kilkenny councillor apologises for expenses error

By Kilkenny Now 14th July 2021 0

A Kilkenny councillor who featured in an RTÉ Prime Time Investigates programme about councillors wrongly claiming expenses has said he is “deeply embarrassed” and has apologised for his error. Cllr Ger Frisby, a Fianna Fáil representative from Slieverue, attended three events – a seminar, an education training seminar and an external body meeting, in

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LATEST: Holahan warns about bringing chlidren for indoor dining amid surge in new cases

By Kilkenny Now 14th July 2021 0

Another 783 cases of Covid-19 were reported by the Department of Health this evening. There are currently 20 people in ICUs being treated for Covid-19 – an increase of three from yesterday. There are now 73 people being treated in hospital. Commenting on the worrying surge in cases, Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan advised […]

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MICHAEL WOLSEY: Fading away … the decline and fall of Fianna Fáil

By Kilkenny Now 14th July 2021 0

Micheál Martin narrowly avoided the dubious distinction of being the first Fianna Fáil leader not to become Taoiseach. That unwanted title seems likely to fall on whoever succeeds him as head of the party. I never rule out anything in  politics, but it is hard to see Fianna Fáil ever again becoming the senior partner […]

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Kilkenny youth groups encouraged to sign up to €100,000 community competition

By Kilkenny Now 14th July 2021 0

Youth groups in Kilkenny are being encouraged to apply for funding celebrating the work of kids during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Coca-Cola Thank You Fund are looking for the next Kilkenny group to follow in the footsteps of Buddy Bench Ireland and claim €10,000 to support community initiatives around the county. Kilkenny-based Buddy Bench Ireland […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 14th July 2021 0

Neville Thomas Patrick MULLALY Avonree House, Bridge Street, Callan Neville passed away peacefully on Monday, 12th July 2021, aged 41 years. Loving son of the late Maureen and Neville R. Mullally, much loved brother of Orla, Clodagh and Jacob, brother-in-law Simon, nieces Esme and Betsy, extended family, dear friends and neighbours. Due to the current […]

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Kilkenny hotel plans new five-star welcome for guests

By Kilkenny Now 14th July 2021 0

One of Kilkenny’s most exclusive hotels has unveiled new plans to provide an even more inviting welcome to guests. The five-star Mount Juliet Estate outside Thomastown has applied to Kilkenny County Council to permission to build a new “arrival chalet” at the entrance of it’s Hunter’s Yard accommodation. In its application, Mount Juliet said:

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Healthy Kilkenny: New plan unveiled at online conference

By Kilkenny Now 14th July 2021 0

A new initiative aimed at imrpoving the “health and wellbeing” of people across Kilkenny city and county was launched this week. Public Health Mininster Frank Feighan attended the online launch of Healthy Kilkenny, which was streamed yesterday via an open access link to an online audience. A spokesperson for Kilkenny County Council said: “The Vision […]

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Leo urges Kilkenny consumers to ‘look local’ this summer

By Kilkenny Now 14th July 2021 0

Kilkenny consumers have been urged to ‘look local’ when you are shopping for products, services or experiences this summer. The call is part of a new national campaign launched by the Local Enterprise Office. he ‘Look for Local’ campaign, supported by Enterprise Ireland and local authorities, aims to raise awareness of the benefits of spending […]

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Store wars: Kilkenny gardai helps shops to combat criminal attacks

By Kilkenny Now 14th July 2021 0

Gardai have joined forces with local businesses to help protect them from criminal attack. Killkenny Superintendent Derek Hughes joined Crime Prevention officer Peter McConnon and Sergeant Conor Nolan of Kilkenny Community Policing Unit at MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre to launch the Kilkenny Retail Security Checklist Challenge this week. MacDonagh Junction Shopping

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LATEST: 589 new cases of virus confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 13th July 2021 0

A further 589 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening, a decrease of 11 on yesterday’s figures. The Department of Health reported 62 people are now being treated for the virus in hospitals, two less than yesterday’s total. Some 17 people are now being treated in Intensive Care Units, one more than yesterday’s figure. […]