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SPONSORED: Sleep tight, and right, with a bed from Beds4u

By Kilkenny Now 10th November 2019 0

THERE’S nothing more important than a good night’s sleep. It’s the key to health and happiness – and to achieve it we need the right bed. As with any other significant purchase, it’s important to take good advice and one name instantly comes to mind. Nobody knows more about the beds business than Beds4u . […]

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WINE O’CLOCK: Sweets for my sweet with a hint of honey

By Kilkenny Now 8th November 2019 0

SOME people like to drink a dessert wine with, reasonably enough, their dessert. I like to drink them as my dessert. The sweetness of the wine combined with the sweetness of most puddings is just too much for my taste, but a glass of Sauternes, sipped just by itself, is a lovely end to a […]

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Goodnight and God bless: Thousands tune in for Gaybo’s last broadcast

By Kilkenny Now 8th November 2019 0

Thousands of mourners and well-wishers lined the streets of the captial today as the late, great Gay Byrne made his emotional final journey. A steady stream of people began to gather at Dublin’s Pro Cathedral from early this morning for the funeral of the broadcaster, who died on Monday after a long illness. He was […]

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SPONSORED: Warren McCreery – property consultants who take time to talk and make time to listen

By Kilkenny Now 8th November 2019 0

BUYING a house is the biggest investment many of us will ever make; selling one is the most crucial transaction. Anyone making a similar investment in, say, stocks or bonds, would consult a broker, talk to an accountant, sit down with a financial adviser. But some estate agents seem to believe that this most important […]

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Thieves hoof it with horse box after breaking into house outside Kilkenny city

By Kilkenny Now 8th November 2019 0

Thieves made off with a horse box after they broke into the yard of a home just outside Kilkenny city. The theft occured at a property in the Wallslough area sometime between 5.50pm last Friday and 6.45am on Saturday. Gardai in Kilkenny are investigating the incident. They have urged potential eyewitnesses or anyone who may […]

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PROPERTY OF THE WEEK: Fine family home 15 minutes drive from Kilkenny city for just €169,000

By Kilkenny Now 7th November 2019 0

The address: No. 51, Marble Court, Paulstown, county Kilkenny  The lowdown: Turn-key family home in quality development just 15 minutes drive from city  The price: €169,000 ______________________________________________ Superbly presented and maintained, this fine family home comes to the market in turn-key condition. Built with an unfaltering commitment to fine detail and

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SPONSORED: ‘Unforgettable’ – experience the enchanting magic of Christmas at Castlecomer Discovery Park

By Kilkenny Now 7th November 2019 0

SOMETHING magical is taking place at Castlecomer Discovery Park. The award-winning county Kilkenny adventure and activity centre is being transformed into a virtual Winter Wonderland as the countdown to Christmas gets underway. Children and families can look forward to one of the most enchanting experiences on the festive calendar as the renowned Castlecomer venue unveils

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‘Class’ war of words erupts between rival Kilkenny-Carlow TDs

By Kilkenny Now 7th November 2019 0

KILKENNY Deputy Kathleen Funchion has launched a scathing attack on fellow constituency TD Pat Deering for making “classist” remarks during a live televised debate. Deputy Funchion also called on Leo Varadkar to “clarify” comments made by Carlow-Kilkenny TD Pat Deering (pictured below) on RTÉ’s Late Debate programme. “The remarks by

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Distraught Kilkenny woman returns home to find home ransacked and cash stolen

By Kilkenny Now 7th November 2019 0

A county Kilkenny woman returned home to discover her home had been broken into and some cash in foreign currenty had been stolen while she was away. The break-in occured at a house in Pollagh, Skeoughvosteen, Goresbridge, sometime between 9.40am last Saturday and 5.30pm on Sunday. A local Garda spokesperson confirmed: “The homeowner returned to […]

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MICHAEL WOLSEY: Standing room only on the Misery Express

By Kilkenny Now 6th November 2019 0

It is 8.14 and I am standing in a corridor on the Misery Express, as regulars call this morning train that runs from Dundalk, in Co Louth, to Bray in Co Wicklow. I got on at the fourth stop, so my chances of being seated were nil. But we are standing comfortably enough with some […]