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200 people in Kilkenny expected to suffer heart failure this year

By Kilkenny Now 12th January 2021 0

Almost 1,800 people in Kilkenny are currently living with the effects of heart failure, with a further 200 expected to fall foul of the condition this year. The Irish Heart Foundation (IHF) revealed the figures as they announced a new range of supports to sufferers in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, which has severely hampered […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 12th January 2021 0

Alice COADY (née Hartley) Mile Post, Slieverue, Kilkenny/Ferrybank, Waterford Alice Coady (nee Hartley), Mile Post, Slieverue, Co. Kilkenny, who died on Sunday, 10th January 2021, peacefully, at home. Predeceased by her husband James (Jim). Alice will be sadly missed by her loving sister Breda (Doyle), sister-in-law Peggy, niece Keira, extended family, neighbours and

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‘Extraordinary man’ – Cats boss Cody hailed after returning to helm for 23rd season

By Kilkenny Now 12th January 2021 0

The Kilkenny County Board has ratified Brian Cody as the Senior Hurling manager, his 23rd year in the hot seat. Five-time All-Ireland winner and nine time All-Star, DJ Carey, however, will not be continuing in his role in the backroom team. At the meeting held last night, it was confirmed that James McGarry and Martin […]

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KATHLEEN FUNCHION: It’s time to finally right the wrong done to Mother and Baby Homes survivors

By Kilkenny Now 12th January 2021 0

Today is set to be a historic day as the report into the Mother and Baby Homes is finally published. The existence of Mother and Baby Homes casts a dark shadow in our country’s history. Too often, women, girls and their children were cast off by a society which decided to exclude and shame them […]

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SPONSORED: Road to recovery – Kilkenny taxi company seeks new drivers to join expanding fleet

By Kilkenny Now 12th January 2021 0

While many taxi and transport companies have been decimated by the pandemic, one Kilkenny cab firm is already on the road to recovery and is actually expanding its fleet. Nore Cabs in Thomastown is looking for reliable full-time drivers to join its expanding team. The company is offering fixed contracts for 39.5 hour per week, […]

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Clean slate for Kilkenny food businesses

By Kilkenny Now 12th January 2021 0

There were no enforcement orders issued on any food serving premises throughout Kilkenny city or county last year. Kilkenny was one of just seven counties where no orders were issued last year, according to the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) 2020 Enforcement Orders report. The FSAI issued a total of 42 enforcement orders nationally […]

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Green light for large new development of family homes in Kilkenny town

By Kilkenny Now 12th January 2021 0

A housing development of 41 homes has been given the go-ahead to be built in a county Kilkenny town. Kilkenny County Council has approved developer Andrew Glennon’s application to build the development at Friary Walk, Clashacollare in Callan. The plans for the 41 semi-detached and terraced houses development were originally lodged with the local authority […]

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Burglars break into Kilkenny stable and bolt with haul of goods

By Kilkenny Now 11th January 2021 0

Burglars broke into a stable on the outskirts of Kilkenny city and made off with €2,000 worth of power tools. The theft occurred at a property in Wallslough between 1pm on Monday and 11am on Thursday. A local Garda spokesperson said: “A red Stihl chainsaw, a Husqvarna hedge cutter and a Husqvarna leaf blower were taken. […]

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BREAKING: Kilkenny records one of lowest rates of infections nationally among 4,929 new cases of virus

By Kilkenny Now 11th January 2021 0

A further eight people have died after contracting the coronavirus as 4,929 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening. It brings the overall death toll as a result of the virus to 2,352. There has now been 152,359 confirmed cases of Covid-19 across the country, according to the latest daily briefing from the National […]

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SPONSORED: Hawk Eye Plastering – where skill turns craft into an art

By Kilkenny Now 11th January 2021 16

Plastering a wall or ceiling may look easy but anyone who has ever tried their hand at it will know that it is a very tricky business indeed. Even most professional builders and the keenest DIY enthusiasts will not tackle a plastering job. They know that too much can go wrong. It’s the skill of a […]