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BIG FREEZE WARNING: Kilkenny’s going to get even colder as temperatures plummet to -7C

By Kilkenny Now 8th January 2021 0

Kilkenn has been included in a third Status Yellow weather warning as the bitterly cold snap continues into the weekend. And Met Éireann has forecast the coldest weather for some time, with temperatures dropping to as low as -7 degrees in places with freezing fog expected. The national forecaster’s Low Temperature and Ice warning covers […]

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LATEST: Kilkenny among 8,248 new cases of virus as 20 further deaths confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 8th January 2021 0

A further 20 people have died after contracting the coronavirus as 8,248 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening. It brings the overall death toll as a result of the virus to  2,327 . There has now been 135,884 confirmed cases of Covid-19 across the country, according to the latest daily briefing from the […]

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‘It will be a harrowing read’ – Kilkenny TD says survivors’ human rights must be at ‘heart’ of Mother and Baby Homes report

By Kilkenny Now 8th January 2021 0

A Kilkenny TD has urged the Government to ensure Mother and Baby Homes survivors’ physical and mental health needs are not overlooked when the report is published next week. Deputy Kathleen Funchion, who is Sinn Féin’s spokesperson for children, also said suvivors must be allowed to access their original birth certs. The Kilkenny TD said […]

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Living with Covid: €575,000 granted to five Kilkenny community projects

By Kilkenny Now 8th January 2021 0

Almost €575,000 has been allocated to projects aimed at helping towns and villages across county Kilkenny adapt to life under Covid-19 restrictions. Five towns and villages around the county will receive between €100,000 and €175,000 as part of the Government’s Town and Village Renewal Scheme unveiled by Rural and Community Development Minister Heather Humphreys earlier

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 8th January 2021 0

Peter CLARK Tintine, The Rower The death has taken place of Peter Clark, Tintine, The Rower Co Kilkenny peacefully in the care of the staff of Archersrath Nursing Home Kilkenny. Peter, beloved husband of Marjorie and loving father of Sean, Glenn and Paul. Deeply regretted by his wife, sons, daughters in law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and […]

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€25,000 wiped off asking price of Kilkenny houses: report

By Kilkenny Now 8th January 2021 0

The average asking price of a house in Kilkenny has plummeted by €25,000 in the last year – the largest recorded drop of any county in Ireland, accroding to a new report. The stark figures are revealed in the latest house price report from MyHome.ie which examines the national housing market for the final quarter […]

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Accidents and long delays as freezing temperatures wreak havoc on Kilkenny’s roads

By Kilkenny Now 8th January 2021 0

The cold and icy conditions are playing havoc with Kilkenny roads this morning with reports of crashes and long delays. A Status Yellow weather warning for freezing conditions overnight saw temperatures drop to -3 in places. This added to the snow that fell yesterday has mad driving very dangerous. Emergency services are currently dealing with […]

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Kilkenny school’s expansion plans back on track

By Kilkenny Now 8th January 2021 0

Plans to expand a small national school in county Kilkenny are back on track after the council received updated plans for the project. In August the Board of Management of Scoil Bhríde National School in Lisdowney lodged an application with Kilkenny County Council seeking permission to build a new one classroom extension. In late October […]

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WEEKEND WEATHER: Cold as ice – warning as another Status Yellow warning issued for Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 8th January 2021 0

The bitterly cold snap that has brought snow and ice to Kilkenny has not run out of road yet, Met Éireann has warned. Kilkenny has been included in another nationwide Status Yellow weather warning, with temperatures dropping to as low as -4 last night. The icy conditions have made driving conditions treacherous on roads across […]

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Burglars make off with huge haul of valuable goods after breaking into Kilkenny farm

By Kilkenny Now 7th January 2021 0

Burglars broke into a farm yard and made off with a large haul of power tools and goods. A double-axel for a Ifor Williams trailer was also stolen during the break-in, which occurred at a farm in Lower Grange, Goresbridge, sometime between 6pm on Tuesday and 9am the following morning. A Garda spokesperson confirmed: “A […]