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Budget 2023 cuts the cost of education for families – Phelan

By Kilkenny Now 27th September 2022 Post a comment

Budget 2023 cuts the cost of education to help pupils, students, and their families, according to Fine Gael TD, John Paul Phelan. Speaking as the Budget was announced, Deputy Phelan said: “Budget 2023 is a Cost of Living Budget, designed to help you and your family, with measures for the most vulnerable and the squeezed […]

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A selection of Ireland’s most haunted stories

By Kilkenny Now 1st September 2022 0

It seems like almost every country on the planet has a haunted tale or ten linked to it. Ireland is certainly no different, with a variety of haunted locations dotted all over the country. For Kilkenny locals, there is certainly a selection of horrifying stories doing the rounds, especially after Kilkenny was named one of […]

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SPONSORED: Venus Medical: where a pioneering doctor sets new standards for cosmetic surgery

By Kilkenny Now 13th July 2022 0

Just minutes from Dublin city-centre, in the area of Dundrum, is Ireland’s premier cosmetic surgery clinic. Dr Peter Prendergast established Venus Medical in 2005 and under his guidance the clinic has achieved an unrivalled reputation for innovation and expertise in non-surgical and minimally invasive cosmetic procedures. It has won numerous awards including Cosmetic

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SPONSORED: Louisa’s Honey: bringing the true nectar of Italy to your kitchen table

By Kilkenny Now 10th July 2022 0

The sunshine of Italy is poured into Louisa’s Honey. It is sourced from bee farms in the beautiful valleys of Puglia, Tuscany and Florence, family-owned and family-run. The businesses go back generations but the work of the bees goes back a lot further. Those busy little wonders have been making beautiful Italian honey since before […]

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SPONAORED: The Best Ways To Help You Relax In Your Garden

By Kilkenny Now 22nd June 2022 0

Anyone looking for the best ways to relax in their garden must consider what their mind and senses require to delight in the outdoor space entirely. For instance, they need to pick the sounds, scents, colours, and ambiances they love most and add them to their garden. Invite Your Close Friends And Family. It is […]

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SPONSORED: GAIN Pet Nutrition, ‘nothing but the very best for your best friend’

By Kilkenny Now 15th June 2022 0

The maxim that ‘we are what we eat’ applies as much to animals as it does to humans.  Glanbia Ireland, the leading experts in the field, have no doubt about that. “Excellence in animal health begins with nutrition,” they say. Their GAIN Animal Nutrition is Ireland’s No 1 animal feed brand and GAIN Pet Nutrition […]

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SPONSORED: Grow fresh fruit and veg all year round with a greenhouse from KSB

By Kilkenny Now 15th June 2022 0

They started small but they have grown strong.  And that is very appropriate – for KSB Greenhouse is a family owned business who ensure successful  growth for gardeners all over Ireland. They specialise in high quality polycarbonate greenhouses and also provide  environmentally friendly gardening supplies, including fertilisers, plant feeds, tools and garden

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2Gbps Fibre Broadband in Kilkenny: Are These Speeds Enough?

By Kilkenny Now 6th June 2022 0

Since last October, homes in Kilkenny became the first ones in Ireland to try the new 2Gbps broadband internet. The new network is at least twice as fast as the previous roll-outs, and soon enough, it should cover other 64 Irish towns. The 2Gbps internet is being ushered by SIRO, a joint venture between EBC […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 9th May 2022 3

Ken COMERFORD Ennisnag, Danesfort Comerford, Ken (Ennisnag and formerly of Pigeon Park, Danesfort, Co. Kilkenny). Ken passed away on 6th May 2022 at his home and in the loving care of his family. Sadly missed by his family and his many friends. Reposing at his daughter Caroline’s home in Pigeon Park (R95 TV72) on Sunday […]

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Spiky character found hiding under Kilkenny Garda car released without charge

By Kilkenny Now 9th May 2022 3

Kilkenny gardai had to deal with a rather spiky character after he sought refuge under a squad car. The cute little hedgehog was found hiding under a Garda car parked outside the station in Kilkenny. However, local Garda spokesperson confirmed their prickly ‘little friend’ was released without charge and put ‘in a safe area’.