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Suspected drug dealer arrested after raid on house in Kilkenny village

By Kilkenny Now 12th November 2020 0

A man has been arrested after a drugs seizure in county Kilkenny. The arrest came after gardai swooped on a private residence in the Cuffesgrange area on Wednesday and seized around €1,300 worth of cannabis herb and resin. A quantity of ‘magic mushrooms’ were also discovered in the raid. The suspect, who is in his […]

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LATEST: Kilkenny among 395 new cases of virus, Tánaiste warns ‘too soon’ to book flights home for Christmas

By Kilkenny Now 12th November 2020 0

One more person has died after contracting the coronavirus as 395 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening. It brings the overall death toll as a result of the virus to 1,965. There are now 66,632 confirmed cases of Covid-19 across the country, according to the latest daily briefing from the National Public Health […]

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SPONSORED: Kimberley Walsh unveils new collection for Regatta Great Outdoors

By Kilkenny Now 12th November 2020 10

Singer, actor, presenter and all-round superwoman Kimberley Walsh is ready to get outdoors in her brand-new collection of coats and jackets with Regatta Great Outdoors. As glam as they are practical, the new Autumn Winter 2020 campaign is inspired by the old romance of nature and Kimberley’s love of finding the beauty in the little […]

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Hurl or hurley? Kilkenny gives an emphatic response!

By Kilkenny Now 12th November 2020 0

Is it a hurley or a hurl? After a serious week of campaigning by All-Stars Lee Chin and Séamus Callanan and over 25,000 votes, the results are in. And it appears – a bit like the US presidential election – the country is split down the middle when it comes to this sporting issue. In […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 12th November 2020 0

Richard (Dick) MOORE Johnswell Road, Kilkenny City/Bagenalstown, Carlow Richard (Dick) Moore, Johnswell Road, Kilkenny and formerly of Kilcarrig, Bagenalstown, Co. Carlow, passed away peacefully on November 10th, 2020. Richard (Dick) beloved husband of Margaret (Peggy) and much loved father of Fionnuala, Annette, Ide & Niall. Deeply regretted by his sons-in-law Pat,

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High there! Drug drivers nabbed by gardai on Kilkenny roads

By Kilkenny Now 12th November 2020 0

Two motorists tested positive for cannabis after they were stopped on local roads in recent days. Gardai confirmed drivers in Kilkenny and Thomastown districts tested positive for the drug after they were subjected to road side oral fliud tests. A third driver stopped in neighbouring Carlow also tested positive for cannabis. A local Garda spokersperson […]

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Cash, drugs and designer goods seized during raids in Carlow and Dublin

By Kilkenny Now 12th November 2020 0

Designer goods, drugs and a quantitiy of cash were seized during a planned Garda search operation in neighbouring Carlow and Dublin this morning. The operation was carried out by the Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB), with the assistance of the Garda Emergency Response Unit (ERU) and local gardaí. A local Garda spokesperson said: “Four premises were […]

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Get in! Kilkenny star has chance to shine on one of world’s biggest football stages

By Kilkenny Now 12th November 2020 0

Kilkenny’s Seanie Maguire has been called up to the Republic of Ireland’s senior panel and could get the chance to showcase his talent at Wembley Stadium this evening. New Irish manager Stephen Kenny called up the Preston North End striker after two of his key players were forced to pull out of the squad. Brighton’s […]

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Happy Click-mas! Kilkenny’s first ever online Christmas Market goes live

By Kilkenny Now 12th November 2020 0

Kilkenny’s first ever online Christmas Market will go live shortly. Kilenny Tourism, which is behind the initiative, said the local shopping platform will provide a “one stop-shop” for all types of seasonal gifts this Christmas. The virtual market is championing Kilkenny’s retailers, craft makers, restaurants, hotels and food and drink producers by

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Emergency plans drafted up in case of major incident at Kilkenny plant

By Kilkenny Now 12th November 2020 0

Kilkenny residents are being asked to give a hand devising an emergency plan in case of a major accident at a local manufacturing facility. Kilkenny County Council, An Garda Siochána and the Health Service Executive (HSE) are in the process of finalising plans in the event of unforeseen issues at Grasslands Fertilisers (Kilkenny) at Palmerstown. […]