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60 gone in seconds: Full extent of cycle of crime in Kilkenny revealed

By Kilkenny Now 13th May 2021 0

A total of 60 bikes have been stolen in the Kilkenny-Carlow Garda region since the beginning of 2020. But on a positive note, two third of the bicycles have been recovered. That success ratio is among the best for any garda region in the country. Nationally, less than one-third of all bikes stolen are recovered. […]

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LATEST: Kilkenny among 456 new cases of virus as no further deaths confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 13th May 2021 0

There were no further deaths reported from people contracting the coronavirus as 456 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening. The overall death toll as a result of the virus has now reached 4,937. There have now been 254,450 confirmed cases of Covid-19 across the country, according to the latest daily briefing from the […]

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Final plans for large solar farm on outskirts of Kilkenny city

By Kilkenny Now 13th May 2021 0

Plans to build a large solar energy development on farmland in county Kilkenny are back on the table. Harmony Solar Kilkenny Limited applied to Kilkenny County Council last December for permission to build a solar farm on a 46-hectare site at Smithstown on the outskirts of the city. However, the plans for the solar farm, […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 13th May 2021 0

Kathleen (Catherine) HICKEY (née Dunne) Georgespark Gortnahoe, Thurles, Tipperary/Threecastles, Kilkenny Kathleen (Catherine) Hickey (nee Dunne) died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased recently by her husband Sean and brothers Marty and Sean. Deeply regretted by her loving family, Patrick, Kenneth and Nicloa, Patrick’s partner Jackie,

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People seeking accommodation in Kilkenny scammed out of thousands of euros

By Kilkenny Now 13th May 2021 0

Desperate home seekers in Kilkenny have fallen foul of ruthless scammers stealing deposits and rental advances on non-existent rental properties. Gardai in Kilkenny confirmed they have received a number of complaints in recent days relating to rental scams in which people have paid over deposits and rent advances to fraudulent accounts. In each case, those […]

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Glanbia reveals latest milk price it will pay Kilkenny farmers

By Kilkenny Now 13th May 2021 0

Locally-based agrifood giant Glanbia has confirmed it will pay its Kilkenny milk suppliers 34.6 cent per litre (cpl) for April. Glanbia Ireland said it will pay a base milk price for February of 34.18 cpl (including VAT) for creamery milk at 3.6% fat and 3.3% protein. This is unchanged from the March base price. Farmer […]

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Kilkenny neighbourhoods get a buzz from council ‘cutbacks’

By Kilkenny Now 13th May 2021 0

Kilkenny County Council is hoping to create a buzz about the county as part of a new initiative. The local authority’s Parks Department is reducing the amount of grass cutting in parts of the county in an effort to give our native bees a helping hand. Reduced mowing allows wildflowers already in the grass to […]

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Plans to transform derelict creamery in Kilkenny village into new houses and apartments

By Kilkenny Now 13th May 2021 0

A derelict creamery in a Kilkenny village could be transformed into houses and apartments. Developer David Flynn has applied to Kilkenny County Council for permission to build 14 new homes on the 0.25 hectare site at Dargan, beside Kilmacow village. The developer is seeking to build five three-bed and three two-bed homes, as well as […]

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Break-in at one of Kilkenny most popular tourist attractions

By Kilkenny Now 12th May 2021 0

Burglars broke into one of Kilkenny’s main poppular attractions overnight and made off with some work tools. The theft occurred at the Discovery Park in Castlecomer at 1am this morning. Security staff went to the premises after the thieves triggered the alarm, but the burglars had already fled the scene. They discovered the workshop had […]

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LATEST: Kilkenny among 448 new cases of virus as eight further deaths confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 12th May 2021 0

A further eight people have died after contracting the coronavirus as 448 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening. The overall death toll as a result of the virus has now reached 4,937. There have now been 254,013 confirmed cases of Covid-19 across the country, according to the latest daily briefing from the National […]