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LATEST: Kilkenny among 3,231 new cases of virus as 60 further deaths confirmed, hospitals now operating at ‘surge capacity’ – HSE chief

By Kilkenny Now 16th January 2021 0

A further 60 people have died after contracting the coronavirus as 3,231 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening. Of these, 59 deaths occurred in January 2021. One death occurred in December 2020. It brings the overall death toll as a result of the virus to 2,595. There have now been 169,780 confirmed cases […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 16th January 2021 0

Miriam O’NEILL (née Maher) Kilmacahill, Paulstown O’Neill (nee Maher) (Kilmacahill, Paulstown, Co. Kilkenny and late of Newlands, Danesfort) 16th January 2021, peacefully, at Aut Even Hospital, Kilkenny, Miriam, beloved wife of Tony and much loved mother of Stephen and Kieran, sadly missed by her loving husband and sons, brother Richard and his wife Dympna,

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 15th January 2021 0

Edward (Neddy) DERMODY Crowbally, Ballyhale Neddy passed away peacefully in the loving care of the nurses and staff at Gowran Nursing Home. Brother of the late Fr. Mick, Fr. Tom and James. Deeply regretted by his loving brother Owen, sister Kitty, sisters-in-law Mary and Eileen, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives and friends. In strict accordance […]

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WEEKEND WEATHER: Kilkenny to enjoy welcome break from wet and cold as temperatures rise slightly

By Kilkenny Now 15th January 2021 0

After a miserable few days of rain and cold, Kilkenny can look forward to a relatively dry weekend with slightly warmer temperatures. Met Éirean said “any lingering frost and fog will clear” this morning. The west of the country will experience more rain and drizzle, but the national forecaster said the weather will hold “mainly […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 14th January 2021 0

Patrick (Paddy) CURRAN  Hoodsgrove, Rosbercon, New Ross Curran: Hoodsgrove, Rosbercon, New Ross, Co Kilkenny. 12th January 2021 Paddy aged 89, predeceased by his parents Jack & Rita and brother Mick. Beloved husband of Stasia, father of John, Pat, Ger, Marita, Helen & the late Micky. Deeply regretted by his loving family sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law,

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Kilkenny hero who helped save kids from drowning now seeks help to save her dad

By Kilkenny Now 14th January 2021 0

By Jayde Maher  A young Kilkenny woman who helped save a father and four children from drowning is appealing for the public’s help to raise funds to pay for her father’s live-saving surgery. Aisling Hickman-Fitzpatrick, along with her partner and friend, dived into the River Nore in Thomastown last summer after she saw the children […]

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Warning as Kilkenny person falls victim to bank text scam

By Kilkenny Now 13th January 2021 0

Gardai in Kilkenny are investigating a case in which a sum of money was fraudulently taken from a local person’s bank account. The victim received a text from someone falsely claiming to be from their bank asking them to enter their account details. Garda have urged people to never reveal their personal data or bank […]

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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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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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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