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LATEST: Kilkenny among 1,296 new cases of virus, first batch of vaccines arrive in Ireland

By Kilkenny Now 26th December 2020 0

A further six people have died after contracting the coronavirus as 1,296 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening. It brings the overall death toll as a result of the virus to 2,200. There has now been 85,394 confirmed cases of Covid-19 across the country, according to the latest daily briefing from the National […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 26th December 2020 0

Nicholas (Nicky) COGHLAN  Cussane, Carrick-on-suir, Tullahough Nicholas (Nicky) Coghlan, Cussane, Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Kilkenny. Peacefully at his residence, surrounded by his loving family on Christmas Day, Friday 25th December 2020. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Ann, daughters Niamh (Scanlon), Marie (Aylward), Noeleen and Roseann, sons-in-law Ian and Seamus,

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Kilkenny’s Big Phil breaks silence on Golfgate, considering ‘significant’ number of new job offers

By Kilkenny Now 26th December 2020 0

Former Ireland EU Commissioner – Kilkenny man Phil Hogan – has said he did not get a fair hearing to give his side of the story when he was forced to resign amid the public outcry over the Golfgate controversry. The former Kilkenny TD and minister broke his silence four months after he stood down […]

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Objections put brakes on Kilkenny hotel’s huge expansion plans

By Kilkenny Now 26th December 2020 Post a comment

A Kilkenny hotel’s plans to almost tripling its number of guest rooms has been forced to put their plans on hold after objections to the development were made to the national planning authority. Last month Kilkenny County Council gave the green light to plans by The Kilkenny Inn to add 75 new rooms to it […]

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Council gives green light for giant 100ft telecoms tower in county Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 25th December 2020 0

The local authority has granted approval for a giant 100ft telecommunications mast planned for Coillte-owned  land in county Kilkenny. Kilkenny County Council has given the green light for Cignal Infrastructure Ltd application to erect a new 30-metre telecommunications structure at Knockadrina, between Knocktopher and Stoneyford. The new 100ft plus multi-user lattice

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LATEST: Klikenny among 1,025 new cases as new strain of virus is detected here

By Kilkenny Now 25th December 2020 0

A further two people have died after contracting the coronavirus as 1,025 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening. It brings the overall death toll as a result of the virus to 2,194. There has now been 84,098 confirmed cases of Covid-19 across the country, according to the latest daily briefing from the National […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 25th December 2020 0

Martin DUNNE Dublin/Kilkenny DUNNE Martin (Dublin and formerly of Crettyard, Co. Kilkenny) Dec 23rd 2020. Peacefully in the loving care of his family and the staff of St. Bernard’s Ward, Mater Hospital. Beloved husband of Angela, loving father of Shereen and the late Tanya, beloved brother of Ann, Sheila, Una, Eileen, James and the late Margaret […]

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Lucky Kilkenny punter turns tiny 20 cent bet into €6,600 Christmas windfall

By Kilkenny Now 25th December 2020 0

The champagne was popping in Kilkenny this week when a fortunate local punter landed the most timely of big wins thanks to their lucky Lotto numbers. The anonymous punter had placed a tiny €0.20 bet in a BoyleSports shop in the county on Tuesday for that evening’s main EuroMillions draw. Their small investment stood to […]

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Merry Christmas to all our readers – here’s to a happy, safe and prosperous 2021!

By Kilkenny Now 25th December 2020 0

It’s been an unforgettable year, but one most of us will be happy to see the back of. But 2020 has also brought us together in a spirit of solidarity that has underlined the importance of community and of protecting our families, loved ones and friends from an invisible virus that threatens, albeit temporarily, our […]

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BREAKING: Santa spotted in skies above Kilkenny!

By Kilkenny Now 24th December 2020 0

With just one more sleep before Christmas morning, Irish avaiation authorities have given Santa and his reindeer the green light to enter Irish airspace. And the great man had a special message for Kilkenny children ahead of his big journey tonight. Speaking to KilkennyNow.ie from his home in the North Pole, Santa paid tribute to […]