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‘Don’t let complacency set in’ – appeal to Kilkenny residents over Bank Holiday weekend

By Kilkenny Now 4th June 2021 0

A joint statement by frontline services in Kilkenny has urged the public not to become complacent about Covid-19 this weekend and adhere to the public health measures. The Health Service Executive, local Gardai and Kilkenny County Council has this simple message – “Don’t let complacency set in!” In the statement released this afternoon thanking the […]

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LATEST: 529 new cases of virus confirmed as first dose vaccinations pass 50% of population

By Kilkenny Now 4th June 2021 0

A further 529 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening while numbers in hospitals fell significantly The Department of Health reported 86 people are being treated for the virus in hospitals, two more than yesterday’s figures. 28 people are now being treated in Intensive Care Units, down two on yesterday’s figure. Paul Reid, the […]

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Kilkenny Credit Union customers can use new contactless service to pay for goods

By Kilkenny Now 4th June 2021 0

Paying for good and services in Kilkenny has just become a whole lot easier for many people as a new method of transaction has been introduced for customers. Six Credit Union branches across the county are now offering their current account customers Apple Pay, a safer, more secure and private way to pay by just […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 4th June 2021 0

Patrick (Paddy) BOLGER  Birmingham and, Graiguenamanagh The death has taken place of PATRICK (PADDY) BOLGER Birmingham and Graignamanagh, Co. Kilkenny. Paddy died peacefully on the 2nd of June 2021, in the loving care of his family at his daughter’s home. Predeceased by his wife Theresa (Teasie) R.I.P. Sadly missed by his daughter Maureen (Cahill), sons […]

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Warning as gardai out in force on Kilkenny roads over Bank Holiday weekend

By Kilkenny Now 4th June 2021 0

Gardai said they will be maintaining a “visible” presence on our roads of the Bank Holiday weekend as they urged local motorists to drive safely over the coming days. A local Garda spokesperson also appealed to people not to drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs over the Bank Holiday weekend. They pointed to […]

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Discarded blanket poses ‘serious hazard’ to drivers on Kilkenny motorway

By Kilkenny Now 4th June 2021 0

This blanket was found on the M9 motorway in Kilkenny, putting the lives of motorists at risk. It is believed the blanket fell onto the busy road after a careless owner failed to secure it properly to their vehicle. Gardai described it as a “serious hazzard” for motorists. A local Garda spokesperson said: “This blanket […]

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‘I’m coming home’- Kilkenny cancer campaigner Vicky gets break from treatment in US

By Kilkenny Now 4th June 2021 0

Cancer campaigner Vicky Phelan is coming home to see her family next month before returning to the US to see out the remainder of her experimental treatment. The Mooncoin mother-of-two, who is currently in the US undergoing a trial cancer treatment, was beaming when she took to Instagram yesterday to say she will be home […]

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BANK HOLIDAY WEATHER: Kilkenny to enjoy best of sunny conditions this weekend

By Kilkenny Now 4th June 2021 0

Kilkenny and the south east are set to enjoy the best of conditions forecast for the country this Bank Holiday weekend. In its latest forecast, Met Éireann said the region will enjoy mostly sunny and dry weather over the coming days, although there may be some rain and showers at times. The national forecaster said […]

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Shocked homeowners spot vandal throwing rock through window of Kilkenny home

By Kilkenny Now 3rd June 2021 0

A man was seen throwing a rock through the window of a house in Kilkenny city, shattering it before fleeing the scene. A local Garda source confirmed the incident occurred at a house in Aylesbury on the Freshford Road shortly after midnight on Monday morning. The owners of the house witnessed the man throwing the […]

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LATEST: 465 new cases of virus confirmed as hospitalisations fall sharply

By Kilkenny Now 3rd June 2021 0

A further 465 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening while numbers in hospitals fell significantly The Department of Health reported 84 people are being treated for the virus in hospitals, ten less than yesterday’s figures. 30 people are now being treated in Intensive Care Units, down five on yesterday’s figure. However, the department […]