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One of Kilkenny’s longest established institutions reopens – with a beer garden!

By Kilkenny Now 14th June 2021 0

One of Kilkenny’s longest-established institutions, now a thriving social hub, has reopened and is inviting the public to join. The Kilkenny Home Rule Club on John’s Quay in the city has reopened after surviving the lockdown. Home Rule Club President Darina O’Byrne told KilkennyNow.ie: “We opened on Thursday [June] 10th and plan to open from […]

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WEATHER FORECAST: Another big change on way, but Kilkenny to enjoy best of conditions forecast

By Kilkenny Now 14th June 2021 0

Ireland is in for another big weathwer change, but Kilkenny and the south east will enjoy the best of conditions forecast by Met Éireann over the coming week. Today will be mainly dry with bright, sunny spells and just a few showers, but these will be in the west and northwest of the country. The […]

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Three cases of Indian viruses confirmed in Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 13th June 2021 0

There are currently three cases of the Delta variant of the virus in Kilkenny, latest figures reveal. According to GISAID.org, which tracks Covid-19 variants globally, there is now a total of 260 cases of the Delta and Kappa variants, which both originated in India, of the virus across the country. The Delta or B16172 is […]

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LATEST: 352 new cases of virus confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 13th June 2021 0

A further 352 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening, down 79 on yesterday’s figures. The Department of Health reported 62 people are being treated for the virus in hospitals, four more than yesterday. 22 people are now being treated in Intensive Care Units, one less than yesterday’s figure. However, the department warned the […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 13th June 2021 0

Margaret (Peggy) MATTHEWS Assumption Place, Kilkenny City Matthews (40 Assumption Place, Kilkenny) 12th June 2021, peacefully at Archersrath Nursing Home, Margaret (Peggy), pre-deceased by her loving husband Jackie and daughter-in-law Lisa, much loved mother of Martin, John and Ann, sadly missed by her loving family, son-in-law Kieran, grandchildren Hannah, Daniel, James,

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New support grant now available to small Kilkenny businesses

By Kilkenny Now 13th June 2021 0

Small businesses affected by the pandemic can now apply for a new support scheme. Kilkenny County Council this week announced that the expanded Small Business Assistance Scheme Covid (SBASC) is now open for applications on-line through its website. The closing date for applications is July 21. Phase 2 of the scheme was expanded to include […]

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Líne Duty: New Mayor of Kilkenny elected

By Kilkenny Now 13th June 2021 0

Kilkenny has a new mayor. Councillor Andrew McGuinness , who has been Cathaoirleach of Kilkenny County Council for the past year, was elected unopposed at City Hall on Friday. Cllr McGuinness takes over the role from Councillor John Coonan (FF) and will be assisted by newly elected Deputy Mayor Martin Brett (FG). Afterwards, the guitar-playing […]

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Thieves steal horsebox from farm in remote part of county Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 12th June 2021 0

A horsebox was stolen from a farm on the Tipperary/ Kilkenny border last weekend. The incident happed at a farm in Cregg near Carrick-on-Suir between 3pm and 6pm on Friday, May 4. The metal horsebox was a green colour and manufactured by Wrights and required a little work. The thieves would have had to have […]

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LATEST: 431 new cases of virus confirmed as hospitalisations half in just one week

By Kilkenny Now 12th June 2021 0

A further 431 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening, down 79 on yesterday’s figures. The Department of Health reported 58 people are being treated for the virus in hospitals, one less than yesterday and more than 50% down on last weeks figures. 22 people are now being treated in Intensive Care Units, one […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 12th June 2021 0

John O’LEARY Kilkenny City John Anthony O’Leary September 3, 1971 – June 6th, 2021. Born to Margaret (nee O’Reilly) & John O’Leary in the Bronx, NY where he lived his life. From the time he was in high school, he had dreams of being a Police Officer. He joined the NYPD in 1995 & was […]