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LATEST: Kilkenny among 306 new cases of virus as shops prepare to reopen for first time in six weeks

By Kilkenny Now 30th November 2020 0

One more person has died after contracting the coronavirus as 306 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening. The overall death toll as a result of the virus now stands at 2,053. There are now 72,544 confirmed cases of Covid-19 across the country, according to the latest daily briefing from the National Public Health […]

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Man taken to hospital after two-car collision in Kilkenny city

By Kilkenny Now 30th November 2020 0

A man was rushed to St Luke’s General Hospital today after a two-car collision in Kilkenny city earlier today. The crash occurred on the Old Dublin Road shortly before 1pm. Gardai and the emergency services arrived at the scene a short time later as a traffic management system was put in place. One man was […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 30th November 2020 0

Mary GRACE (née Walsh ) Kildalton Close, Piltown Mary Grace (nee Walsh) late of Kildalton Close, Piltown, Co. Kilkenny, died 28th November 2020. Deeply regretted by her loving husband Gerard, loving mother to Kevin and Derek, daughters in law Brenda and Jennifer, sisters Hannah and Eily ,brother Peter, brothers in law, sisters in law, her […]

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WARNING: Kilkenny people targeted in raft of online scams, one local business hit for ‘six figure sum’

By Kilkenny Now 30th November 2020 5

Kilkenny people have been urged to be on the alert for a raft of online scams doing the rounds in the countdown to Christmas. Local gardai say an increasing number of businesses and householders have been targeted by fraudsters in recent weeks. Business have been the victim of a so-called ‘redirection fraud’, where con artists […]

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Schools in Kilkenny get €1.1m to buy digital devices and facilitate remote learning

By Kilkenny Now 30th November 2020 Post a comment

Primary and secondary schools across Kilkenny city and county are to share over €1.1 million in ICT funding. The funding is part of a €50 million Information and Communications Technology (ICT) package unveiled by Education Minister Norma Foley that will be paid to primary and post-primary schools across the country next month. Kilkenny TD John […]

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Thief steals handbag and cash after breaking into car parked in Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 30th November 2020 0

A thief broke into a car that was parked in Kilkenny city and made off with the owner’s handbag. The theft occurred in the Circular Road area of the city shortly after 5pm on Friday, November 20. A local Garda spokesperson confirmed a handbag containing a small quantity of case was stolen from the Grey […]

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WEATHER FORECAST: Kilkenny braced for big freeze this week with chance of snow on high ground

By Kilkenny Now 30th November 2020 0

Kilkenny and most of the rest of the country are braced for a significant drop in temperatures – with snow possible on high ground before the end of the week. Today and tomorrow will remain fairly mild, with temperature highs of 10 and 12 degrees. However, Met Éireann has warned a cold front will set […]

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Man spat in victim’s face in vile unprovoked attack in Kilkenny city

By Kilkenny Now 29th November 2020 0

Gardai in Kilkenny are hunting for a suspect who approached a man and spat in his face in a vile unprovoked attack. The incident occurred near the entrance of Kilkenny City Library on Thursday, November 19. The victim, who had been returning from the shops at the time, reported the incident the following day. Gardai […]

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BREAKING: Kilkenny among 299 new cases of virus, vaccine could be available here early in New Year

By Kilkenny Now 29th November 2020 0

A further two people have died after contracting the coronavirus as 299 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening. The overall death toll as a result of the virus now stands at 2,052. There are now 72,241 confirmed cases of Covid-19 across the country, according to the latest daily briefing from the National Public […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 29th November 2020 0

Pauline HACKETT (née Tucker) Drakelands Middle, Kilkenny City/Sandymount, Dublin Hackett (nee Tucker) (“St. Francis Cottage”, Drakelands Middle, Kilkenny ,formerly of Seafort Villas, Sandymount, Dublin 4 and Luton, UK.) on 27th November 2020, peacefully, in the wonderful and loving care of the staff at Castlecomer District Hospital, Pauline, beloved wife of the