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Emergency services rush to scene of county Kilkenny accident after car overturns

By Kilkenny Now 20th February 2021 0

Emergency services attended the scene of a road accident in county Kilkenny earlier today after a car overturned in treacherous conditions. Gardai this evening issued a warning after the incident near Mullinavat, urging motorists to slow down and to only undertake “essential” journeys. A Garda spokesperson said: “A timely reminder with the current wet and

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LATEST: Kilkenny among 988 new cases of virus as 24 further deaths confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 20th February 2021 0

A further 26 people have died after contracting the coronavirus as 988 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening. The overall death toll as a result of the virus now stands at 4,135. There has been a total of 214,378 confirmed cases of Covid-19 across the country, according to the latest daily briefing from […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 20th February 2021 0

Eleanor BROPHY (née Phelan) Riverside Drive/Patrick St, Kilkenny City Eleanor Brophy (nee Phelan), Riverside Drive, Bishops Meadows & formerly of Patrick St., Kilkenny. It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Eleanor Brophy (nee Phelan) who passed away on 19th February 2021, peacefully, in the wonderful care of the staff at Archersrath […]

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Kilkenny shops back drive to raise funds for adult Down syndrome courses

By Kilkenny Now 20th February 2021 0

Several shops across Kilkennyhave joined forces to provide crucial support to people with Down syndrome who are suffering during the Covid-19 lockdowns. MACE stores across the county alongside Down syndrome Ireland (DSI) have launched a national campaign to support adults experiencing isolation and limited job opportunities as a result of the pandemic. The public health

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Kilkenny youth group wins award for mental health work

By Kilkenny Now 20th February 2021 0

A Kilkenny youth organisation has been awarded a grant in recognition of their efforts to help them young people to manage anxiety. Ossory Youth are one of 11 youth groups around the country announced as recipients of the inaugural VHI and Irish Youth Foundation’s (IYF) Health and Wellbeing Fund Awards this week. The Kilkenny group […]

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Driver from Wexford with no NCT busted with drugs when stopped in Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 19th February 2021 0

A man who travelled from Wexford to Kilkenny to buy drugs was caught in possession and then had his car seized for having no NCT. The male driver came to the attention of a Kilkenny Garda Unit who were out on patrol yesterday evening. On questioning the man, gardai discovered the man in his 20s […]

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LATEST: Kilkenny among 763 new cases of virus as 28 further deaths confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 19th February 2021 0

A further 28 people have died after contracting the coronavirus as 763 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed. The overall death toll as a result of the virus has now reached 4,109. There have now been 213,400 confirmed cases of Covid-19 across the country, according to the latest daily briefing from the National Public Health […]

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WEATHER WARNING: High winds and flooding causing issues on Kilkenny’s roads as Met Éireann issue weather warning

By Kilkenny Now 19th February 2021 0

Kilkenny motorists are being urged to drive with care after heavy rains have caused flooding, while the national weather forecaster has another weather warning for Kilkenny and the South East. Transport for Ireland has issued a high wind warning for Kilkenny’s roads, while the AA is urging motorist to be cautious due to flooding on […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 19th February 2021 0

Peter MAHER Garden Villas, Kilkenny City Maher (“Enview”, Garden Villas, Kilkenny & formerly of Heslin and Maher, Parliament Street)) 17th February 2021, unexpectedly, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Peter, predeceased by his wife Mary, parents James and Della, sister Della and daughter-in-law Tracey, beloved father of James, Lorraine, Derek, Brian and

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Kilkenny psychiatry unit shows ‘extraordinary improvement’ since embarrassment of court prosecution – report 

By Kilkenny Now 19th February 2021 0

The Department of Psychiatry at St Luke’s Hospital has received a glowing inspection report showing significant improvements on a recent report, for which it was prosecuted for potential critical risks at the facility. The Mental Health Commission’s report on the Kilkenny facility shows marked improvements in many areas, including their overall compliance with rules,