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Green light for new state-of-the-art car showroom in Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 1st June 2021 0

One of Kilkenny’s best-known car dealers has been given approval to build a new state-of the-art showroom in the city. Kilkenny County Council has approved David Buggy Motors application to build a new car sales showroom along with a maintenance and repair workshop at the Hebron Industrial Estate. The development also includes plans for a […]

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Gardai out in force on Kilkenny roads

By Kilkenny Now 1st June 2021 Post a comment

Kilkenny gardai were out in force in recent days to remind motorists about speed limits in urban areas. The Kilkenny Roads Policing Unit maintained a visible presence yesterday manning speed checks in the city. The policing drive is focused on 30kph zones, with checkpoints set up to protect vulnerable road users. A local Garda spokesperson […]

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Drama as Coast Guard and gardai rescue young couple from river in Kilkenny city

By Kilkenny Now 31st May 2021 0

Kilkenny gardai, backed up by the Coast Guard and Fire Service swiung into action earlier today to rescue a young couple who had become trapped in the river. The drama unfolded at the weir area near Maudlin Street. The coordinated rescue action from the emergency services was a success and the couple were soon lifted […]

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LATEST: 378 new cases of virus confirmed this evening

By Kilkenny Now 31st May 2021 0

A further 378 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening while numbers in hospitals across the country remain unchanged. The Department of Health reported 99 people are being treated for the virus in hospitals across the country. This is the same as the figure recorded since last Friday. A total of 35 people are […]

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40-45 year olds in Kilkenny can register for vaccine from Wednesday

By Kilkenny Now 31st May 2021 0

Kilkenny people aged between 40 and 44 will finally be able to register for their Covid-19 vaccination from Wednesday. Health Minister Stephen Donnelly confirmed this evening: “Delighted to be able to share that the online registration for a Covid-19 vaccine for those aged 40-44 will commence this Wednesday, June 02 – starting with those aged […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 31st May 2021 0

Molly GRIFFITH (née WALSH) Newrath, Waterford/Goatstown, Dublin/Wexford Town, Wexford/Kilmacow, Kilkenny Molly Griffith nee Walsh late of Goatstown, Dublin & Newrath, Waterford who died on Sunday, 30th May 2021. peacefully at Wygram Nursing Home, Wexford in her 95th year, Predeceased by her husband Cyril, brother Tommy, sister Kitty (Keehan). Molly will be sadly missed

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 31st May 2021 0

Patricia LAWLOR (née Phelan) College Gardens, Kilkenny City Lawlor (nee Phelan) (College Gardens, Callan Road, Kilkenny and formerly of Ballyragget) 30th May 2021, peacefully, at Castlecomer District Hospital, Patricia, beloved wife of the late Patrick and much loved mother of Thomas, Patrick, Marie and Eugene, sadly missed by her loving family, sisters Kathleen and Peggy,

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Green light for new housing development in Kilkenny city

By Kilkenny Now 31st May 2021 0

A new development of homes planned on the outskirts of Kilkenny city has finally been given the go ahead by council planners. Kilkenny County Council approved developer Chelmont Limited’s plans to build 76 dwellings, a mix of houses and apartments, on a 1.8 hectare site at Drakelands Lower in the city’s Western Environs. Chemont had […]

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Kilkenny TD urges Government to extend pandemic payments

By Kilkenny Now 31st May 2021 0

A local TD has urged the Government not to abandon workers in need of continuing pandemic income supports. Carlow-Kilkenny TD Kathleen Funchion has called on the colaition to ensure the Short-Time Work Support (STWS) payment is extended for workers in industries still unable to reopen fully due to ongoing public health restrictions. The Pandemic Unemployment […]

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Big hearted Kilkenny Garda hopes to make dreams come true for sick kids

By Kilkenny Now 31st May 2021 0

This Kilkenny Garda is hoping to make dreams come through for seriously ill children. Stephen Murphy, who is from Muckalee and is currently stationed just over the border in Durrow, is pictured with a signed action-shot of record breaking jocket Rachael Blackmore winning this year’s Grand National on Minella Times. The fantastic signed photo will be auctioned […]