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Over 30 top local food and craft producers to showcase wares as Irish Farmers Market returns to Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 8th July 2020 0

The Irish Farmers Markets are returning to county Kilkenny at a spectacular new venue. There will be a big emphasis on keeping everyone safe and secure when the market comes to the beautiful grounds of Mountain View, near Ballyhale, this Sunday (July 12). The market, which will be a regular Sunday attraction at Mountain View […]

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SPONSORED: Extraordinary ‘stay-cations’ and world-renowned fine dining await at Kilkenny’s Mount Juliet Estate

By Kilkenny Now 8th July 2020 0

Kilkenny’s five-star Mount Juliet Estate has unveiled exciting new dining and accommodation plans as it prepares to reopen its doors to the public this month. The multi award-winning venue has confirmed it is back in business from June 29, in line with Government’s latest guidelines on lifting restrictions across the country. The team at Mount […]

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Glass half empty: More than 4,500 of Kilkenny’s pub workers in danger of losing their job: report

By Kilkenny Now 8th July 2020 0

More than 4,600 jobs are at risk in Kilkenny’s pubs and hospitality sector after it emerged that consumer demand for the pub will be lower due to the impact of Covid-19. These startling figures were revealed in a report released by Drinks Ireland, an umbrella group consisting of the Licensed Vintners Association (LVA), Vintners Federation […]

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Kilkenny school gets green light to build much needed extension

By Kilkenny Now 8th July 2020 0

A county Kilkenny primary school has been given permission to build a much needed extension which will see the school increase its current size by 50%. Kilkenny County Council has granted permission to the Board of Management of Ballyfacey National school near Glenmore to build the extension. The new build will include a brand new […]

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Kilkenny gardai seize high-end imported car after discovering it has never been taxed here

By Kilkenny Now 7th July 2020 0

A high-end imported car, which has never been taxed since it entered the country, has been seized by Kilkenny gardai. Gardai were on patrol in Kilkenny City yesterday morning when they came upon a grey BMW 5-series car. Using the new Garda mobility device, introduced to the force earlier this year, the gardai discovered the […]

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One person dies as more than 500,000 download new tracing app

By Kilkenny Now 7th July 2020 0

One person lost their lives from Covid-19 in the Republic of Ireland in the last 24 hours, the HSE said this evening. The total death toll here is now 1,742 while the number of confirmed cases has now reached 25,538 after another 24 were diagnosed. Meanwhile, more than 500,000 people have downloaded the new Covid-19 […]

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Kilkenny students urged to apply for SUSI grant as deadline is this week

By Kilkenny Now 7th July 2020 0

Kilkenny students are being urged to apply for their student SUSI grant immediately as the deadline for application is rapidly approaching. Due to the Covid-19 crisis, more people may be eligible for a SUSI grant for the 2020-2021 academic year, so Kilkenny residents are being encouraged to apply. In the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 7th July 2020 0

Kathleen Burke (née Byrne) Moonteenmore, Dungarvan, Kilkenny Burke Kathleen, (nee Byrne) Birmingham, formerly of Moonteenmore, Dungarvan Co. Kilkenny. died on the 16th June 2020. Daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Byrne. Wife of John Burke and beloved mother to Mark, Yvonne, Sean, and Geraldine. Sadly missed by her sisters, Margaret, Breda, and Molly, brothers, […]

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Decision due on transformation of Kilkenny Georgian mansion into global spiritual retreat

By Kilkenny Now 7th July 2020 0

A decision on plans to convert a stunning Kilkenny Georgian house with a storied history stretching back to the 18th century into a spiritual retreat attracting visitors from all over the world will be made within the next fortnight. The Seraph Foundation, owners of Kilfane House on the Kilfane Demense outside Thomastown and the 79 […]

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Extend the branch: Kilkenny libraries ramp-up phased re-opening of services around the county

By Kilkenny Now 7th July 2020 0

The facilities offered by Kilkenny County Council Library Service during lockdown have proved very popular and now they are looking to further extend what they can currently offer to the public. The door-to-door delivery service to those over 70s continues and since it started, the service has made 427 visits across the county and 1,300 […]