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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 16th December 2020 0

Nicholas (Nicksy) DOWLING Leapstown, Ballyfoyle Dowling (Leapstown, Ballyfoyle, Co. Kilkenny) 15th December 2020, peacefully, in the tender care of the staff at St. Gabriel’s Ward, Nicholas (Nicksy), sadly missed by his loving wife Marianne Thomson and her daughter Christina, brother Jim, sister Stacia (UK), nephews Michael and Paul and their families, mother-in-law

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Get in! Irish Open return to Mount Juliet in 2021

By Kilkenny Now 16th December 2020 0

Mount Juliet has been confirmed as the host of next year’s Irish Open. The five-star hotel, estate and golf course in Thomastown was set to host the event this year, but the tournament was firstly postponed, and then moved, due to the Covid-19 restrictions. The tournament was due to be held in county Kilkenny in […]

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Lots of room at our inns: Three out of four hotel rooms in Kilkenny vacant

By Kilkenny Now 16th December 2020 Post a comment

By Jayde Maher Kilkenny and surrounding counties’ hotels are running at occupancy levels of just 25%, according to a new survey. The poll was conducted by the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF), who said failure to support the local accommodation and tourism sectors will have serious implications for the sector that could many years to recover […]

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Kilkenny gardai warn of animal abuse cases in countdown to Christmas

By Kilkenny Now 16th December 2020 0

Gardai in Kilkenny have urged people to think twice before they give an animal a home in the countdown to Christmas. It comes after local gardai – backed up by animal welfare groups, the Kilkenny SPCA and Kilkenny County Council -intervened in several cases of animal neglect and cruelty cases over the past six months. […]

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Cocaine and cannabis seized during separate raids in Kilkenny city and county

By Kilkenny Now 16th December 2020 0

A large amount of cannabis and cocaine were seized during a series of planned raids in Kilkenny city and the Danesfort area. Gardai confirmed €10,000 worth of cannabis and €2,o00 of cocaine were found during searches which were carried out on Monday night. Two people were arrested and questioned in relation to the seizures. A […]

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Burglars steal jewellery after smashing patio door and ransacking Kilkenny home

By Kilkenny Now 15th December 2020 0

Burglars broke into a house in county Kilkenny and ransacked several rooms before making off with a stash of jewellery and other items. The break-in occurred at a property in the Rathmoyle area sometime between 1pm on Friday and 1am on Saturday morning. A Garda source confirmed the thieves gained entry to the house after […]

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LATEST: Kilkenny among 329 new cases of virus, vaccine rollout could begin this month: Minister

By Kilkenny Now 15th December 2020 0

A further eight people have died after contracting the coronavirus as 329 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening. It brings the overall death toll as a result of the virus to 2,134. There has now been 76,776 confirmed cases of Covid-19 across the country, according to the latest daily briefing from the National […]

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Kilkenny maternity unit remains off-limits to partners

By Kilkenny Now 15th December 2020 0

Partners of expecting mothers will continue to be excluded from participating in scans and check-ups at St Luke’s General Hospital as the Kilkenny hospital continues to deal with the Covid-19 pandemic. Last week the Government and the Health Service Executive (HSE) bowed to pressure and allowed partners of expectant mothers attend the milestone 20-week scan. […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 15th December 2020 Post a comment

Kathleen DONOVAN Military Barracks, Kilkenny City Kathleen Donovan, formerly of Military Barracks, Kilkenny City, Kilkenny. The Donovan Family are sad to announce the sudden death of their beloved sister Kathleen/Kay Donovan, who passed away on the 21st November 2020 in Shepherds Bush, London. The Funeral arrangements are as follows: On the16th December 2020 at 10.00am

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‘Ghosting’ – young girl hospitalised as Kilkenny gardai warn of ‘serious danger’ posed by online challenge

By Kilkenny Now 15th December 2020 0

Gardai are urging young people in Kilkenny not to get involved in the latest social media challenge after a young girl was lucky to escape with her life after almst being runover. A Garda spokesperson said the so-called ‘Ghosting’ challenge “is extremely irresponsible and poses a serious danger to those taking part”. The challenge involves […]