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Fun activities to enjoy in Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 24th February 2023 0

Kilkenny is a beautiful medieval town in southeast Ireland with plenty to offer for both local residents and holidaymakers. From being able to sample some of this part of the world’s most delicious food and drink to having the opportunity to embark on a local adventure with a knowledgeable tour guide, there is a lot […]

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You Dream, We Build – Bellfield Developments is expanding

By Kilkenny Now 26th January 2023 0

Bellfield Developments is expanding to take on a series of new projects and developments, chiefly in the South East. We have a talented team of tradesmen, many of whom have worked with the company for years, from carpenters, stonemasons, block layers, plumbers, plasterers, electricians and tilers to painters and decorators, interior designers and landscape artists […]

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MEP calls on Greek authorities to drop the charges against Irish humanitarian Seán Binder

By Kilkenny Now 9th January 2023 0

Speaking from Greece today, Grace O’Sullivan says that over 80 MEPs have signed up in support of the search and rescue workers who face up to 25 years in prison for their work with a local NGO.   Seán Binder, who was born in Germany and raised in Castlegregory Co. Kerry, goes on trial tomorrow, […]

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MEP for Kilkenny Welcomes Launch of Free Contraception for Women Ages 17 – 25

By Kilkenny Now 20th December 2022 0

MEP for Ireland South Grace O’Sullivan stated that this would be the first step towards making universal free contraception a cornerstone of women’s healthcare in Ireland The rollout of a free contraception scheme for women aged 17 – 25 is now being implemented across the country, with eligible candidates in Kilkenny being able to apply […]

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EU-wide Disability Card to be introduced next year The card will provide for equal access to benefits across borders for persons with disabilities, mainly in culture, leisure, sport and transport. Irish MEP Grace O’Sullivan raised the lack of basic disability services in Ireland at the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

By Kilkenny Now 15th December 2022 0

Currently, people with disabilities do not have their disability status recognised across all EU countries, meaning travel, parking and access to facilities can be difficult. However, following a number of pilot projects, an EU-wide Disability Card is to be rolled out in 2023. In a report passed by Members of the European Parliament on Monday […]

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Phelan welcomes next phase in major education investment in Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 13th December 2022 Post a comment

Fine Gael TD, John Paul Phelan, has welcomed Minister Simon Harris’ go ahead for next phase of proposal development for the €40 million capital investment  to allow Kilkenny Carlow Education and Training Board (KCETB) to proceed to the next stage in developing a proposal for a College of The Future (COTF) “This project  includes the […]

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Discover the best perfumes for women

By Kilkenny Now 13th December 2022 0

If you’re looking for a new scent, it can be challenging to choose which one. There are so many perfumes available, all with different fragrances and notes. Without smelling them all yourself, how can you know which ones are good and which are not to your taste? We’ll help you decide which is the right […]

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Warnings from GPs and pharmacists on medicine shortages need be taken seriously – Medicines for Ireland

By Kilkenny Now 12th December 2022 0

Medicines for Ireland (MFI) are urging Government to heed recent warnings from GPs and pharmacists nationwide on the growing risk of medicines shortages as inflation, energy and transport costs continue to rise, and global supply chain disruptions persist. Medicines for Ireland members are the suppliers of the majority of medicine in Ireland to the HSE […]

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Mobile games to get you in the Christmas spirit this year

By Kilkenny Now 7th December 2022 0

Mobile games to get you in the Christmas spirit  It’s that time of the year again when people are starting to turn their attention to the Christmas festivities and everything it entails. From seeing what’s on in the area and attending a local pantomime to purchasing presents and tracking down a turkey, there’s a lot […]

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The Best Rugby Stadiums in Great Britain

By Kilkenny Now 7th December 2022 0

The Best Rugby Stadiums in Great Britain Rugby is consistently ranked among the most mainstream sports played all over the world. Because Great Britain  was one of the first countries to recognise rugby as a sport, the game has a long history in the country, and betting on rugby matches has been ingrained in Irish […]