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WEEKEND WEATHER: Kilkenny braced for more November rain as unsettled conditions return

By Kilkenny Now 20th November 2020 0

Cause nothin’ lasts forever Even cold November rain – Guns N’ Roses 1992 Cold November rain evaporated yesterday as Kilkenny and most of the country was treated to a welcome and quite unseasonably mild day with even a glimpse of blue skies after a long cold week. Alas the good days don’t last forever, or […]

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Kilkenny people targeted in new ‘Secret Santa’ scam

By Kilkenny Now 19th November 2020 0

Gardai have urged people in Kilkenny to beware on a ‘Secret Santa’ scam doing the rounds on social media. Fraudsters operating the scam have been contacting people promising huge returns from a modest investment of €10, saying the investor will receive up to 36 gifts. However, gardai warned: “It sounds too good to be true […]

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BREAKING: Kilkenny among 429 new cases of virus as four further deaths confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 19th November 2020 0

A further four more people have died after contracting the coronvairus as 429 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening. It brings the overall death toll as a result of the virus to  2,010. There are now 69,473 confirmed cases of Covid-19 across the country, according to the latest daily briefing from the National […]

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Four Kilkenny community groups battle it out for ‘Pride of Place’ award

By Kilkenny Now 19th November 2020 0

Four Kilkenny community initiatives are in the running for one of Ireland’s most prestigious awards. Clogh Village, the Castlecomer Discovery Park, the Ferrybank Allotment Project and the Callan Town Team are among the 82 groups to have been nominated for the 18th Annual All-Ireland Pride of Place Gala Awards Ceremony, which will take place online […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 19th November 2020 0

James Jnr. CODY Sion Road, Kilkenny City Cody (“Hillcrest”, Sion Road, Kilkenny) 17th November 2020, unexpectedly, following a tragic accident, James Jnr., sadly missed by his heartbroken family, his partner Emma and their baby daughter Jane, parents Jimmy and Oonagh, sisters Sheilagh and Vicky, brother-in-law Kevin, nephew Zach, nieces Jenny and Ali, uncles,

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WATCH: Talented Kilkenny teen hosts national event to mark World Children’s Day

By Kilkenny Now 19th November 2020 0

A Kilkenny teenager will take centre stage when she hosts a prestigious international event tomorrow. Katie McKenna (19) will host Child Talks tomorrow to mark World Children’s Day. The event organised by the Ombudsman for Children’s Office (OCO) is a ‘TED Talks’ style event that aims to have the voices of children and young people […]

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Get Brexit ready: Revenue warns Kilkenny businesses that time is running out

By Kilkenny Now 19th November 2020 0

Kilkenny businesses who have not fully prepared for Brexit are urged to act now to avoid significant disruption to their international trade. Over the past two months the Revenue Commissioners has been contacting local businesses they believe may be most impacted by Brexit, while also engaging with trade representative bodies. Revenue is urging businesses to […]

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‘A great character’ – warm tributes paid to young Kilkenny father killed in road tragedy

By Kilkenny Now 19th November 2020 0

Tributes have been paid to the man who was tragically killed a a road crash in county Kilkenny earlier this week. James Cody Junior, frmo Sion Hill Road in the city was pronounced dead at the scene after the car he was driving left the road near Killamery, Callan on the N76 at around 11am […]

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‘More must be done’ – Kilkenny TD demands action to protect rights of transgender people in Ireland

By Kilkenny Now 19th November 2020 0

A Kilkenny TD has demanded more action “to protect and advance” the rights of transgender people across Ireland. Deputy Kathleen Funchion, who is Sinn Féin’s equality spokesperson, said: “This week marks Transgender Awareness Week. It is a vital opportunity to increase awareness about the many challenges and issues of inequality which the

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Burglar ransacks county Kilkenny house after smashing through back door

By Kilkenny Now 18th November 2020 0

A burglar broke into a house in county Kilkenny and ransacked the property before fleeing with a tiny sum of cash. The break-in occurred at a house in Baurscoob, Dunnamaggin sometime between 4.30pm and 8.30pm on Friday. A Garda source confirmed the burglar gained entry to the house after smashing a panel on the back […]