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REVEALED: How Kilkenny consumers will splash their cash on Black Friday

By Kilkenny Now 26th November 2020 0

New data have been released that reveals how Kilkenny consumers splash the cash online during the annual Black Friday splurge. According to new figures released by AIB, local consumers will fork out 302% more buying clothing online on Black Friday compared to an average day. And they spend 380% more buying electrical goods, many of […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 26th November 2020 0

Brother Eamon DOYLE High Street, Graiguenamanagh The death has taken place of BRO. EAMON DOYLE Christian Brothers, Liverpool, England and formerly High Street, Graignamanagh, Co. Kilkenny. Bro. Eamon died suddenly on Tuesday, 24th November. His funeral will take place in Liverpool in the care of the Irish Christian Brothers, date to be arranged. Much loved […]

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Mission possible: Local broadcaster and confidence coach giving a voice to Kilkenny’s small businesses

By Kilkenny Now 26th November 2020 0

A local broadcaster and executive coach is on a mission to give a voice to small businesses in Kilkenny as they fight to survive in the age of the pandemic. Roisin Ni Chleirigh is the presenter of the popular Start Me Up Business Programme on Community Radio Kilkenny City (CRKC) and the founder of Confident […]

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Your design for life: Kilkenny people urged to support local craft makers this Christmas

By Kilkenny Now 26th November 2020 0

Kilkenny people are being urged to support our very talented local craft makers this Christmas. The appeal comes as the Kilkenny-based Design & Crafts Council Ireland (DCCI) launched the winter edition of its #MadeLocal campaign with the message ‘Love What You Give’. Made Local highlights the work of talented craft makers nationwide. The campaign also shines […]

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Light, cameras … Christmas! Festive lights to set Kilkenny city aglow this weekend

By Kilkenny Now 26th November 2020 0

The pandemic may have put a damper on this year, but the spirit of Christmas lives on in Kilkenny. And this weekend the city will bask in festive cheer as the Christmas lights are turned on to mark the countdown to the big day. Although crowds are not permitted due to Covid restrictions, everyone living […]

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More giant 100ft telecoms towers planned for county Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 26th November 2020 0

Kilkenny County Council has received yet another planning application to build a new 30-metre telecommunications structure in the county. Cignal Infrastructure Ltd wants to construct the 100ft plus multi-user lattice telecommunications support structure, carrying antenna and dishes, at a site on Coillte lands at Knockadrina, between Knocktopher and Stoneyford. The new

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Power struggle: Council queries Facebook’s plans for Kilkenny wind farm

By Kilkenny Now 25th November 2020 0

Global tech giant Facebook’s plans to use a Kilkenny wind farm to offset its Irish operation’s power usage may have hit a snag after the local authority sought confirmation on the amount of energy that will be created. Earlier this year it emerged that Facebook has chosen a site at the former Lisheen Mines near […]

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LATEST: Kilkenny among 269 new cases of virus, up to three households to be allowed to gather at Christmas

By Kilkenny Now 25th November 2020 0

A further six  people have died after contracting the coronavirus as 269 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening. The overall death toll as a result of the virus now stands at 2,033. There are now 71,187 confirmed cases of Covid-19 across the country, according to the latest daily briefing from the National Public […]

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MICHAEL WOLSEY: Time to end the show trials … free the RTÉ Four!

By Kilkenny Now 25th November 2020 Post a comment

The great RTÉ Covid apology has made disturbing viewing and listening. There was, I suppose, a certain satisfaction in seeing the tables turned on our national inquisitors, but I did not like the way they were dragged out to beat their breasts and cry Mea Culpa. It had a show trial feel about it, vaguely […]

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Yule love it: Top Kilkenny chef brings festive food to your kitchen

By Kilkenny Now 25th November 2020 0

A Kilkenny-based chef wants to get us all cooking in style for Christmas. Chef John Whelan of The Devil’s Menu in Graiguenamanagh has joined forces with Evoke Kitchens and Siemens studioLine for an evening of foodie fun. John will demonstrate how to make some of his mouth watering festive dishes.With local produce, wildflowers and foraging, […]