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Mortgage break for Kilkenny local authority borrowers extended

By Kilkenny Now 28th September 2020 0

The mortgage payment break already in place for local authority home loan borrowers will be extended for those continuing to face difficulties due to the Covid-19 emergency. Confirming the news this morning, Kilkenny TD John Paul Phelan said: “Local authority home loan borrowers could already avail of two payment breaks totalling up to six months […]

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Ex-Debenhams workers occupy Waterford store

By Kilkenny Now 28th September 2020 0

Six former Debenhams workers have occupied the now closed store at City Squate Shopping Centre in Waterford. The protestors said they are calling for talks between KPMG and Debenhams and the shop stewards and their representatives, Mandate Trade Union, “to discuss how online business could be used for their agreed redundancy package for the ex-Debenhams […]

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WEATHER FORECAST: Wrap up well if you’re venturing outdoors in Kilkenny this week

By Kilkenny Now 28th September 2020 0

It was almost too good to be true … Met Éireann has warned the beautiful crisp autumnal weather and clear blue skies we enjoyed in Kilkenny over the weekend won’t be here for much longer. The national forecaster said temperatures will plummet by as much as 14 degrees at times this week. And they have […]

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House alarm spooks burglar during break-in at home in county Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 27th September 2020 0

A thief attempted to break into a house in county Kilkenny while the owners were away. But the bungling got spooked when the house alarm went off and they fled the scene. The attempted break-in occurred at a property in Clashwilliam Upper, Gowran last Friday. A local Garda source confirmed to KilkennyNow.ie the homeowners were […]

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LATEST: 430 new cases of virus confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 27th September 2020 0

There has been no further coronavirus related deaths but 430 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening. The overall death toll as a result of the virus remains at 1,802. There are now 34,990 confirmed cases of Covid-19 across the country, according to the latest daily briefing from the National Public Health Emergency Team […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 27th September 2020 0

Philomena DOOLEY (née Walsh) Tinryland, Carlow/Threecastles, Kilkenny/Shinrone, Offaly Philomena Dooley (née Walsh) of Threecastles, Co. Kilkenny and Shinrone, Co. Offaly, on September 26th, 2020, at Hillview Nursing Home, Carlow. Beloved wife of the late Fintan, much loved mother of Marie Gardiner (Tinryland) and adored grandmother of Aoibh, Fintan and Anna. She will be

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Man (30s) killed in road tragedy in county Wexford

By Kilkenny Now 27th September 2020 0

A man died after his car crashed in neighbouring county Wexford last night. Gardai this morning confirmed the fatal single vehicle road traffic collision occurred at at Newtown, Taghmon at  around 11.30pm. The driver of the car involved, a man in his early 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene. There were no other occupants […]

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Thieves hoof it with horsebox after breaking into yard in county Kilkenny overnight

By Kilkenny Now 27th September 2020 0

Thieves broke into a property in county Kilkenny under the cover of darkness and made off with a horsebox. The Ifor Williams trailer, valued at €2,000, was stolen from a yard in Millbanks, Rosbercon sometime between 10pm on Friday, September 18 and 7.45am the following morning. Gardai have urged potential eyewitnesses or anyone who may […]

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LATEST: Six new cases of virus in Kilkenny as five further deaths confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 26th September 2020 0

Five more people have died after contracting the coronavirus 248 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening. The overall death toll as a result of the virus now stands at 1,802. There are now 34,560 confirmed cases of Covid-19 across the country, according to the latest daily briefing from the National Public Health Emergency […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 26th September 2020 0

Michael DAVIS  Westcourt, Callan Davis, Michael, Westcourt, Callan, Co Kilkenny and formerly of UK, on September 25th, 2020. Mike died peacefully at his home, in the presence of his loving partner Gearldine. Mike will be missed by his partner Gearldine, his daughters Leanne and Carrie, his son-in-law Tom, Carrie’s partner Caroline, grandchildren Theo and Rowan, […]