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Burglars broke into a county Kilkenny house but fled empty handed

By Kilkenny Now 20th December 2020 0

Burglars broke into a house in county Kilkenny after they forced open a front window. However the thieves eventually fled empty handed without taking anything from the property. The break-in occurred at a house in Banse area of Kilmanagh last Tuesday evening. A local Garda spokesperson confirmed the burglars forced open a window at the […]

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LATEST: Kilkenny among 764 new cases of virus as four further deaths confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 20th December 2020 0

A further four people have died after contracting the coronavirus as 764 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening. It brings the overall death toll as a result of the virus to 2,158. There has now been 79,542 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 20th December 2020 0

Jonathan James COOKE Shankill, Paulstown The death has occurred of Jonathan James Cooke, Shankill, Paulstown, Co. Kilkenny. Jonathan passed away (Peacefully) on Friday 18th December at his home in the loving care of his family. Beloved son of John and Sheila, cherished brother to Karen and loving uncle to Adam. Very sadly missed by his […]

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Tail with a happy ending: Partially blind and deaf dog reunited with Kilkenny family after appeal

By Kilkenny Now 20th December 2020 0

A dog with seeing and hearing problems that went missing from its Kilkenny home has been reunited with its family following an online appeal. Lara the terrier went missing last week in the Callan Road area of Kilkenny city. Kilkenny gardai helped the missing pooch’s family to launch a public appeal. And big-hearted members of […]

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Historic building set in Kilkenny graveyard to come alive as unique family home

By Kilkenny Now 20th December 2020 0

An ambitious plan to transform a historic religious hall located at a county Kilkenny graveyard into a family home has been approved by the local authority. Kilkenny County Council has granted permission for the Catholic Young Men’s Society (CYMS) hall, a protected structure on Chapel Lane in Thomastown, restored as a three-bed family home. The […]

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Kilkenny records one of highest levels of horse seizures in country

By Kilkenny Now 19th December 2020 0

Nearly 60 horses were seized by Kilkenny County Council in the first nine months of this year. This is the fourth highest number for any county in Ireland, with just Dublin, Limerick and Tipperary recording more seizures. All the seizures were made under the Control of Horses Act, which can be used in respect of stray […]

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27 new cases of virus in Kilkenny as five further deaths confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 19th December 2020 0

A further five people have died after contracting the coronavirus as 527 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening. It brings the overall death toll as a result of the virus to  2,154. There has now been 78,776 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 19th December 2020 0

Sean BUTLER Bleach Road, Dunmore The death has occurred of Sean Butler, Los Angeles and formerly of Bleach Road, Dunmore, Kilkenny. Deeply regretted by his sons Michael and Sean, sister Marie and brothers Dessie, Dermot and Paddy, as well as sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces and extended family & friends. Funeral will take place in Los Angeles. […]

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Kilkenny businesses and shoppers urged to keep paths clear for wheelchair users

By Kilkenny Now 19th December 2020 0

By Jayde Maher The Irish Wheelchair Association is urging Kilkenny Council and local businesses to keep their pathways and disability parking clear for shoppers in wheelchairs. A recent Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) survey found that 77% of people with physical disabilities have poor or no access to amenities and public spaces because of issues with […]

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Leaders of campaign to save hospital that cases for Kilkenny elderly told to cancel protest or face jail

By Kilkenny Now 19th December 2020 0

The organisers of a protest march who are campaigning to save a hospital that cares for elderly Kilkenny patients have been threatened with prosecution. Hundreds of people recently turned out in protest after it emerged that palliative, respite, and hospice facilities at St Brigid’s Hospital in Carrick-on-Suir have ended and that the facility will be […]