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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 3rd January 2021 0

Dolores CLIFFORD (née McGrath) Old Callan Road, Kilkenny City Clifford (nee McGrath) (34 Old Callan Road, Kilkenny) 2nd January 2021, peacefully, at home in the loving care of her family, Dolores, pre-deceased by her husband Richard and son Richard, much loved mother of Eric, Carmel, Angela, Raymond, Dolores Ann and Eddie, sadly missed by her […]

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You are not alone: Kilkenny people affected by cancer urged to contact free new support service

By Kilkenny Now 3rd January 2021 2

People in Kilkenny who have been affected in any way by cancer can now avail of free support service. The Irish Cancer Society is urging anyone in Kilkenny who feels affected by their own cancer experience, or that of a loved-one, to contact the society’s support line. Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, 3,200 […]

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Major boost for plans to build biggest wind farm in south east in county Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 3rd January 2021 0

Plans to build a the largest wind farm in the south east outside a village in south Kilkenny have been given a significant boost. It comes after An Bord Pleanála ruled that the proposed wind farm, which would be located just 2km from Ballyhale, is a “strategic infrastructure project”. This effectively means the developers, An […]

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Two prized French Bulldogs stolen from Kilkenny home in latest case of dog thefts

By Kilkenny Now 2nd January 2021 0

Two French Bulldogs were stolen from their home in Kilkenny in the latest case of dog thefts in the county in recent months. The female fawn-coloured pups, called Pippa and Zara, were taken sometime between 1am and 4pm on New Year’s Eve. A local Garda spokesperson urged members of the public to “please help us […]

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LATEST: 87 new cases of virus in Kilkenny amid record surge in infections

By Kilkenny Now 2nd January 2021 0

A further four people have died after contracting the coronavirus as 3,394 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening. It brings the overall death toll as a result of the virus to 2,252. There has now been 96,926 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 2nd January 2021 0

Michael Patrick BOWDEN Ballygooney, Gathabaun The death has occurred of Michael Patrick Bowden, formerly of Ballygooney, Gathabawn, Co Kilkenny and lately of Forest Hill, London. He peacefully passed away in Lewisham Hospital, London surrounded by his loving family on 30 December 2020. Pre-deceased by his brothers Patrick, Nicholas and John and sister Alice. He will […]

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Cov-idiots! Revellers caught drinking in illegal shebeen in breach of regulations

By Kilkenny Now 2nd January 2021 0

Gardai have uncovered another illegal shebeen after catching several people inside drinking in contravention of the Covid-19 restrictions. Officers discovered the former licensed premises while conducting patrols in Rathkeale, county Limerick, at around 4pm yesterday. A Garda spokesperson confirmed: “Gardaí were alerted to activity at the rear of a former licensed

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‘Go with your good gut instinct’ – Kilkenny health and nutrition expert publishes free book to help people stay healthy and happy during New Year lockdown

By Kilkenny Now 2nd January 2021 Post a comment

An award-winning health and nutrition expert has published a free new online book to help people to get in shape as the country enters another lockdown. As Ireland begins 2021 under the full Level 5 restrictions, with movements curtailed and gyms closed, Laura Warren of Elite Living Nutrition says maintaining a healthy diet has never […]

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Drink driver with no licence or insurance was SEVEN times over limit when stopped in Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 1st January 2021 0

A rogue driver was caught seven times over the legal alcohol limit and had no licence or insurance when he was stopped by gardai in Kilkenny. Gardai arrested the motorist after they carried out a roadside breath test in the city yesterday afternoon. A local Garda spokesperson confirmed: “Driver had no licence or insurance and […]

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LATEST: Kilkenny among 1,754 new cases of virus as 11 further deaths confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 1st January 2021 0

A further 11 people have died after contracting the coronavirus as 1,754 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening. It brings the overall death toll as a result of the virus to  2,248. There has now been 93,532 confirmed cases of Covid-19 across the country, according to the latest daily briefing from the National […]