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BREAKING: 63 Covid-19 related deaths among 3,569 new cases of virus

By Kilkenny Now 13th January 2021 0

There have been 63 Covid-19 related deaths recorded this evening, the highest daily figure since the pandemic began. There were also 3,569 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed this evening. Of the deaths, five of these occurred in November and were recorded this week, while one occurred in December. It brings the overall death toll as […]

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MICHAEL WOLSEY: Why I won’t raise a glass to Pussyfoot Donnelly

By Kilkenny Now 13th January 2021 0

Before America introduced national prohibition in 1920, an anti-drink campaigner by the name of Pussyfoot Johnson attempted to bring it in state by state. If he couldn’t persuade a state’s legislators to order a total ban on the sale of alcohol he would aim for minor restrictions designed to make drinking as unpleasant and difficult […]

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Glanbia reveals latest milk prices it will pay Kilkenny farmers

By Kilkenny Now 13th January 2021 0

Local food giant Glanbia has confirmed it will pay its Kilkenny milk suppliers 33.5 cent per litre (cpl) for December. The creamery price includes a Late Supply Bonus (LSB) of 2 cpl (including VAT) that will be paid on all high quality creamery milk supplied in December. Farmer Members will receive a 0.42 cpl (including VAT) payment from […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 13th January 2021 0

Jeremiah (Jerry) COMERFORD  Massford, Castlecomer Jerry will be sadly missed by Philomena and Larry, William and Michael, Julia and Mary, relatives and friends. HOUSE STRICTLY PRIVATE. In accordance with current Government/H.S.E. guidelines and in the interest of public health and the safety of our most vulnerable, a private family funeral will take place for Jerry, […]

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HOW LONG? New app tells Kilkenny people what date they are due their Covid-19 jabs

By Kilkenny Now 13th January 2021 0

An app that gives an estimation of when people in Kilkenny will receive their Covid-19 vaccines has been launched. Find out when you are due to get your Covd-19 vaccine here The app, devised by the company Omni, estimates where each person is in the queue to receive their Covid-19 vaccine in Ireland. The Omni […]

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Wolfwalkers exhibition at Kilkenny’s Butler Gallery is virtually unmissable

By Kilkenny Now 13th January 2021 Post a comment

It’s lockdown and there is not a lot anyone can do, but people in Kilkenny can count themselves lucky as there is one truly extraordinary exhibition that is still going ahead online. The Butler Gallery is hosting an innovative online exhibition on what is bound to be the Kilkenny success story of 2021, Cartoon Saloon’s […]

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A woman’s art: Kilkenny artists urged to apply for special €25,000 bursary

By Kilkenny Now 13th January 2021 0

Kilkenny artists and performing artists are being urged to apply for a national bursary that recognises the role women have played in Irish society. Kilkenny Heritage, through Kilkenny County Council, is encouraging local artists to apply for The Markievicz Award, which can provide funding of up to €25,000. The bursary aims to support artists developing […]

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Plans for large new supermarket development in Kilkenny town inch closer

By Kilkenny Now 13th January 2021 0

Plans for a large new supermarket in a county Kilkenny town on the site of a former creamery are back on track after the developer provided the local authority with further details on the project. German supermarket giant Aldi’s plans to build a new store on the site of the former Glanbia creamery in the […]

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Bus window smashed as it drove through Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 12th January 2021 0

A window of a bus was smashed as it drove through an estate close to Kilkenny city centre. The incident happened at 8pm on Monday evening as the bus was driving through Larchfield in the city. An object was thrown at the bus causing a window to smash. Anyone with information, or who may have […]

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BREAKING: Kilkenny cases continue to fall, huge spike in deaths nationally

By Kilkenny Now 12th January 2021 0

There have been 46 Covid-19 related deaths recorded this evening, the highest number since the pandemic began last spring. There were also 3,086 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed this evening. It brings the overall death toll as a result of the virus to 2,397. There has now been 155,351 confirmed cases of Covid-19 across the […]