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Kilkenny kids from same village scoop top prizes in prestigious art competition

By Kilkenny Now 4th November 2020 0

Two talented Kilkenny students have won the top prizes at this year’s prestigious Texaco Children’s Art Competition. Stoneyford appears to be something of a cradle for local creative talent, with both young artists hailing from the village. Five-year-old Eleana Hughes from Stoneyford National School won first prize in Category F (6 years and younger) – […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 4th November 2020 0

Sr. Máire CONVERY R.S.H.M. Madonna House, Ferrybank, Waterford/Kilkenny/Mayo Sr. Máire Convery, Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary, Madonna House, Ferrybank, and late of Abbey House, Ferrybank, who died on Tuesday, 3rd November 2020, peacefully, at University Hospital Waterford. Predeceased by her parents Frank and Síle, sister Nora. Sr. Máire will be sadly missed by

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The magic of science: First ever Kilkenny Science Festival unveils dazzling array of exciting events

By Kilkenny Now 4th November 2020 0

Reptiles, an online scavenger hunt, a transition year science quiz and many more fun and educational events will take place from Saturday at the first ever Kilkenny Science Festival.   The jam-packed schedule of events will take place over seven days from Saturday as part of National Science Week, funded by Science Foundation Ireland. Kilkenny […]

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Park and stride: Kilkenny schools enforce ‘no car’ zones outside front gates

By Kilkenny Now 4th November 2020 0

Two Kilkenny schools have banned cars from dropping off and collecting kids outside their front gates. St Canice’s National School and Loreto Secondary School, both on the Granges Road, have joined a new health and safety initiative that aimed to create a safer environment for students. A concerted effort from the management and parents of […]

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Local fertility clinic helping Kilkenny couples expands services after surge in demand

By Kilkenny Now 4th November 2020 0

A local fertility clinic widely used by Kilkenny couples looking for a helping hand to become pregnant is expanding its services after it recorded a massive 75% surge in demand for its resources. Sims IVF, based at the Canta Clinic in Carlow, says an increase in demand for nurse-led services at its clinic means the […]

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Anger at ‘sky high’ waiting lists for speech and language therapy appointments for Kilkenny children

By Kilkenny Now 4th November 2020 Post a comment

A total of 1,066 children in Kilkenny and neighbouring Carlow are currently languishing on speech and language therapy appointments. Kilkenny TD Kathleen Funchion has expressed “deep concern” at the local waiting lists for an appointment, which she said is unacceptable”. Deputy Funchion said: “Well over 1,000 (1,066) children alone, are waiting for a

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Cash stolen during overnight break-in at Kilkenny city carpark

By Kilkenny Now 3rd November 2020 0

A thief smashed the window of a car parked in Kilkenny city and made off with a sum of cash. The robbery occurred overnight on Saturday. Local gardai confirmed the vehicle, a blue Peugeot, was parked in a carpark on Abbey Street at the time. Gardai are investigating the break-in and theft. They have asked […]

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Kilkenny among 322 new cases of virus as five further deaths confirmed, country’s top doctor warns about Christmas travel

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A further five more people have died after contracting the coronavirus as 322 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening. It brings the overall death toll from the virus to 1,922. There are now 63,048 confirmed cases of Covid-19 across the country, according to the latest daily briefing from the National Public Health Emergency […]

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Kilkenny car sales on the right road despite national slump

By Kilkenny Now 3rd November 2020 0

Sales of new cars in Kilkenny are falling – but the local market is performing better than most other counties. A total of 1,765 new cars were registered in the city and county in the 12 months to October. This is a 14% drop on the 2,057 recorded for the same period last year, according […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 3rd November 2020 0

Martin DROHAN Maddoxtown Drohan (Maddoxtown, Co. Kilkenny and late of John’s Green, Kilkenny) 31st October 2020, unexpectedly, at home, Martin, beloved son of the late Philip and Maura Drohan, sadly missed by his cousins Maurice, Arthur, Carmel and Aoife, relatives and friends. In accordance with current Government/HSE guidelines and in the interest of public safety,