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LATEST: Kilkenny among 366 new cases of virus as 11 further deaths confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 17th November 2020 0

A further 11 more people have died after contracting the coronvairus as 366 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening. It brings the overall death toll as a result of the virus to 1,995. There are now 68,686 confirmed cases of Covid-19 across the country, according to the latest daily briefing from the National […]

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Tragedy as man killed in county Kilkenny road crash just weeks before Christmas

By Kilkenny Now 17th November 2020 0

A man has been killed in a fatal road tragedy in county Kilkenny. The single-vehicle collision occurred shortly after 11am this morning on the N76 in Killamery, Callan. A male, aged in his 40s, was fatally injured during the collision. He was pronounced dead at the scene. A Garda spokesperson confirmed: “His body has been […]

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From Late Late Show to €15,000 bursary: Former Kilkenny barber-turned entrepreneur’s new business is a cut above

By Kilkenny Now 17th November 2020 0

A Kilkenny entrepeneur who recently appeared on the Late Late Show has been awarded a special bursary of €15,000 to support his growing business. Patrick Cox was presented with a cheque of €15,000 from the Bank of Ireland branch in Castlecomer in recognition of his business,  Dialize Clothing, an accessible medical clothing brand of stylistic […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 17th November 2020 0

Margaret Mary (May) CUMMINS (née Knox) Turkstown, Piltown Predeceased by her husband Patsy. May will be sadly missed by her daughters Liz, Eileen, Rose, and Martina, sons Eddie and Bernard, brother Barney, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, and many friends. Funeral Mass on Wednesday (Nov. 18th) at 11

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Busted: Man caught with €8,000 worth of cocaine in Kilkenny city

By Kilkenny Now 17th November 2020 0

A man was caught with €8,000 worth of cocaine in Kilkenny city. The drugs were found after the man was stopped and searched by gardai in the Butts area of the city on Saturday night. The suspect was arrested and taken to Kilkenny Garda Station, where he was later charged. A local Garda spokesperson confirmed […]

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Thieves break into Kilkenny farm and make off with large cattle trailer

By Kilkenny Now 17th November 2020 0

Thieves broke into a farm in county Kilkenny under the cover of darkness before making off with a cattle trailer. The break-in occurred at the farm in Riversfield, Callan sometime between 4.30pm on Thursday evening and 9.30am the next morning. A local Garda spokesperson confirmed the lock on a gate “was broken in order to […]

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Savour this: Kilkenny food festival assembles country’s top chefs for 2020 event

By Kilkenny Now 17th November 2020 0

Savour Kilkenny have assembled some of the country’s leading chefs to deliver a special series of online winter warmer recipes for food lovers everywhere. The special virtual event will replace Savour’s traditional annual gathering of more than 50,000 people in the heart of the medieval city. Kilkenny favourites Edward Hayden and his long-term collaborator Anne

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Homes in area of Kilkenny city without water this morning due to works

By Kilkenny Now 17th November 2020 0

Some homes and businesses in Kilkenny city will be without water for a three hour period before lunchtime today. Kilkenny County Council said: “Due to stimulus work bulk meter installation water will be off tomorrow 17/11/20 from approx 10am to 1pm.” The local authority confirmed residents in the Golf Links Road area of the city […]

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No joke: Kilkenny school turns to former party shop to solve classroom dilemma

By Kilkenny Now 17th November 2020 0

A former party shop could be turned into an emergency classroom for a Kilkenny secondary school. Kilkenny CBS on James’s Street has applied for planning permission to convert the premises previously known as James’ Choices into a classroom. The school said its plans for the 578 mt sq facility involve “minor internal alterations,” and “elevational […]

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Heartless thieves steal wedding ring and jewellery during break-in at county Kilkenny house

By Kilkenny Now 16th November 2020 0

Thieves forced their way through the front door of a house in county Kilkenny and made off with jewellery, including a wedding ring. The burglary occurred a house in property in Caherleske, Dunnamaggin sometime between 6.30pm on Friday evening and 9.30am on Saturday. The thieves ransacked the house before stealing items of jewellery. A local […]