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LATEST: 321 new cases of virus confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 18th June 2021 Post a comment

A further 321 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening, a decrease of 52 on yesterday’s figures. The Department of Health reported 53 people are being treated for the virus in hospitals, one less than yesterday’s total. 15 people are now being treated in Intensive Care Units, one less than yesterday’s figure. However, the […]

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Now conmen targeting Kilkenny residents are claiming to be gardai

By Kilkenny Now 18th June 2021 0

Residents in Kilkenny are being urged to watch out for the latest phone scam in which it appears you are getting a call from a local Garda station. An Garda Síochána have received reports from all over the country of phoney callers impersonating gardai. As with most of the phone scams doing the rounds of […]

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€286,000 to help create safe outdoor summer at Kilkenny’s public spaces

By Kilkenny Now 18th June 2021 0

Five projects in Kilkenny have been allocated funding of €286,000 to create new spaces and facilities for the public to enjoy. The funding, which is part of the Government’s ‘Additional Outdoor Infrastructure Fund’ was annoucned locally by Kilkenny TD John Paul Phelan. The funding awarded to Kilkenny County Council will enhance outdoor urban spaces and

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 18th June 2021 0

John QUINLAN  The Rock, Threecastles Peacefully at St. Luke’s Hospital. Predeceased by his parents Bridget and Paddy, brothers Mattie, Mikey, Patsy, his sisters Nellie, Kitty, Mary, Hannah, Tessie and infant sister Chrissie. Deeply regretted by his sisters Bríd, Peggy, Anne, Betty, brother Eddie, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. A private Funeral Mass (max 50

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Significant rise in sex and drug offences in Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 18th June 2021 0

There was a noticeable increase in sexual offences and drug arrests in the Kilkenny Garda Division over past 12 months. But over the same period there has been a significant drop in the number of thefts and public order incidents in the county. New figures published by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) show the impact […]

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€60,000 to preserve two historic Kilkenny sites

By Kilkenny Now 18th June 2021 0

Two archaeological heritage projects in Kilkenny are to share €60,000 funding announced under a new government initiative. The Community Monuments Fund was announced by Kikenny TD and Heritage Minister Malcolm Noonan to support the conservation, maintenance, protection and promotion of local monuments and historic sites. Two local projects are among 139 across the country

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Fears for missing dog who slipped lead at popular Kilkenny tourist attraction

By Kilkenny Now 18th June 2021 0

Concerns are growing for a dog who ran off after slipping his lead at a county Kilkenny tourist attraction yesterday. Charlie, an eight-year-old German Shepherd, scampered at the Discovery Park in Castlecomer and hasn’t been seen since. He is described as “shy and very quiet” and was wearing a beige/grey jacket when he got away […]

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WEATHER FORECAST: Make hay while the sun shines – Kilkenny’s in for another change in conditions

By Kilkenny Now 18th June 2021 0

Kilkenny and the south east looks to have the best of the weather for the weekend, so make hay while the sun shines as a change in conditions is forecast for early next week. Today will be dry and sunny around Kilkenny with temperatures remaining quiet hot, hitting 19 degrees or possibly 20 in places. […]

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Plans to transform landmark building in Kilkenny village approved despite objeciton

By Kilkenny Now 17th June 2021 0

Plans to transform a historic building in a Kilkenny village can now go ahead after the national planning authority decided against an objection to the development. Developers Walsh Sheehan Investments Limited can proceed with their plans to build six new residential units on the site on The Square in Johnstown, better known as The Ouncel […]

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LATEST: 373 new cases of virus confirmed as hospitalisations continue to fall

By Kilkenny Now 17th June 2021 0

A further 373 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening, an increase of 44 on yesterday’s figures. The Department of Health reported 54 people are being treated for the virus in hospitals, three less than yesterday’s total. 18 people are now being treated in Intensive Care Units, one less than yesterday’s figure. However, the […]