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LATEST: Kilkenny among 270 new cases of virus as breakthrough emerges in race for vaccine

By Kilkenny Now 9th November 2020 0

One more person has died after contracting the coronavirus as 270 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening. It brings the overall death toll as a result of the virus to 1,948. There are now 65,659 confirmed cases of Covid-19 across the country, according to the latest daily briefing from the National Public Health […]

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€85,000 funding to boost end-of-life care services in Kilkenny and Carlow

By Kilkenny Now 9th November 2020 0

The Carlow-Kilkenny Homecare team is to get an €87,500 boost as part of a €10 million nationwide package for palliative and end of life care. Health Minister Stephen Donnelly announced the €10 million in once-off funding for palliative and end-of-life care in 2020 over the weekend. The funding was welcomed by Kilkenny TD John Paul […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 9th November 2020 0

Brian CONNOR Kildrenagh, Woodsgift Brian Connor, Kildrenagh, Woodsgift, Co Kilkenny and formerly Dublin and Cavan died peacefully at his residence. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Eileen, sons Barry and Roy, daughter Carla, daughters in law Susan and Angela, son in law Sean, grandchildren Sarah, Daniel, Scott, Cody, Aaron and Caelan, great grandchildren, sister

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New website brings Kilkenny shopping experience straight to your mobile

By Kilkenny Now 9th November 2020 0

A new website has been developed to support local businesses who have been affected by Covid-19 by creating a one-stop shop for selling online. Kilkenny Marketplace is a new online store in one place for retailers and businesses across the city and county. Created by schoolmates Liam Patrick Kennedy from the city and Brian Manning […]

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Golden oldies: the Kilkenny cars with 10 or more owners

By Kilkenny Now 9th November 2020 0

There are almost 500 cars  in Kilkenny that have had ten or more owners, according to a new survey, In total, Kilkenny has 464 cars with ten or more owners that are still on the road. Tipperary has the highest number of ‘golden oldie’ vehicles out of our neghbouring counties, followed by Waterford on 649. […]

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WEATHER FORECAST: ‘Awful’ – Kilkenny braced for torrential rain and high winds

By Kilkenny Now 9th November 2020 0

Kilkenny and much of the rest of the country are in for a rough couple of days ahead as torrential rain and high winds hit. Alan O’Reilly of Carlow Weather predicts Wednesday will be an “awful” day and warned people against making any outdoor plans. Met Éireann has also forecast some very wet conditions with […]

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Huge €9m funding boost puts Kilkenny greenway right on track

By Kilkenny Now 9th November 2020 0

The South Kilkenny greenway linking New Ross and Waterford city has been allocated €9 million in funding. Transport Minister Eamon Ryan confirmed the funding this morning as part of a €63.5 million package for greenway projects across the country. The €9 million allocated to the greenway running through New Ross, south Kilkenny to Waterford is […]

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WARNING: Bogus tradesmen preying on ‘vulnerable’ Kilkenny people

By Kilkenny Now 8th November 2020 0

Kilkenny gardai have urged householders to beware of “bogus tradespeople” who are preying on the elderly and vulnerable as the winter nights set in. A local garda spokesperson confirmed they have recieved reports of con artists overcharging unsuspecting victims for “grossly substandard and overpriced” work on their homes. The poskesperson added:

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LATEST: Kilkenny among 542 new cases of virus as two further deaths confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 8th November 2020 0

A further two people have died after contracting the coronavirus as 542 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening. It brings the overall death toll as a result of the virus to 1,947. There are now 65,394 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 8th November 2020 0

Brian CONNOR Kildrenagh, Woodsgift Brian Connor, Kildrenagh, Woodsgift, Co Kilkenny and formerly Dublin and Cavan died peacefully at his residence. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Eileen, sons Barry and Roy, daughter Carla, daughters in law Susan and Angela, son in law Sean, grandchildren Sarah, Daniel, Scott, Cody, Aaron and Caelan, great grandchildren, sister