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LATEST: 467 new cases of virus confirmed as HSE confirms 520 patients’ data leaked online

By Kilkenny Now 28th May 2021 0

A further 436 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening while numbers in hospitals across the country rose slightly. The Department of Health reported 99 people are being treated for the virus in hospitals, down two on yesterday’s figures. 38 people are now being treated in Intensive Care Units, down one on yesterday’s figure. […]

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Poetry in motion: Now Kilkenny’s poets will answer your call

By Kilkenny Now 28th May 2021 0

Members of the public now have the opportunity to listed to some of the finest examples of local poetry. A new ‘dial-a-poem’ selection of aural works from Kilkenny poets is now available to the public through an innovative project that was devised during the pandemic. Kilkenny County Council Arts Office’s Poetry Phone has just announced […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 28th May 2021 0

Michael C. EAMES Stoneyford The death has occurred of Michael C. Eames of Stoneyford, Co. Kilkenny. Michael died 26th May 2021, peacefully, at St. Luke’s Hospital. Beloved husband of the late Margaret. He will sadly missed by his sister Patrica (Ryan) and her husband Paddy, and will always be remembered as “Uncle Michael” to Karen, […]

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Developer to learn fate of 48-house project in Kilkenny village

By Kilkenny Now 28th May 2021 0

Plans to build 48 new homes in a Kilkenny village are back on the table after the local authority received more details about certain aspects of the development. Developer John Staunton lodged an application with Kilkenny County Council in June of last year seeking permission to build the housing development at Moate Road in Ballyragget, […]

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Man (38) charged with firearm offences after injuring two gardai in siege

By Kilkenny Now 28th May 2021 0

A man who injured two gardai after firing upon them at a house in Dublin earlier this week has been charged. Daniel Goulding (38) from Whitechapel Grove in Blanchardstown appeared at as sitting of Dublin District Court this morning charged with five firearm offences. Two officers had to be rushed to hospital and operated on […]

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Covid case in Cats camp casts fresh doubts over rescheduled league clash

By Kilkenny Now 28th May 2021 0

Fresh doubts hang over this weekend’s rescheduled Kilkenny versus Wexford Allianz National Hurling League 1B clash following a fresh Covid-19 positive test. This time a member of the Kilkenny senior panel that has returned a positive test. Last week the match was postponed less than 24 hours before throw-in after two members of the Wexford […]

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Kilkenny Mart closed over failure to wear masks near vaccination centre

By Kilkenny Now 28th May 2021 0

Kilkenny‘s livestock mart was forced to close its doors for trading yesterday due to a breach in Covid 19 regulations. The Department of Agriculture suspended yesterday morning’s cows, heifers and bullocks late after issues arose over the wearing of masks at the venue in Cillin Hill, where the mass vaccination centre is also based. Dairy […]

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WEEKEND WEATHER: Warm and sunny days ahead for Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 28th May 2021 0

Finally, it appears our summer may be about to kick into gear. After a miserable May, Met Éireann has forecast a dry and sunny weekend, with temperatures gradually rising over the coming days. The national forecaster said today remain “generally cloudy over the eastern half of the country” with patchy light rain or drizzle at […]

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Burglars break into county Kilkenny farm and make off with valuable machinery

By Kilkenny Now 27th May 2021 0

Machinery and livestock feed were stolen during a break-in at a farm in county Kilkenny. The theft occurred at a farm in Newtown, Kilmacow between 9.30pm yesterday evening and 6.30am this morning. A local Garda source said the burglars gained access to the milking parlour and a number of farmyard sheds before making their getaway. […]

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LATEST: 436 new cases of virus confirmed as hospitalisations increase

By Kilkenny Now 27th May 2021 0

A further 436 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening while numbers in hospitals across the country rose slightly. The Department of Health reported 101 people are being treated for the virus in hospitals, up two on yesterday’s figures. 39 people are now being treated in Intensive Care Units, up two on yesterday’s figure. […]