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Green light for new development of social and affordable homes in Kilkenny town

By Kilkenny Now 24th October 2020 0

The construction of 25 new social and affordable homes in a county Kilkenny town can now get underway after the national planning authority gave the scheme the green light. In July Kilkenny County Council lodged plans with An Bord Pleanála seeking permission to build the development on lands off Lady’s well and the Newtown Road […]

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Has Santa made a secret trip to Kilkenny? Cryptic clue left on local road …

By Kilkenny Now 23rd October 2020 0

It appears Santa Claus is coming to town. Well, that’s if the cryptic clue that has suddenly sprung up on a Kilkenny road is to be believed. Despite being under Level 5 restrictions, it seems Santa has somehow managed to beat the Lapland lockdown to get a message out to the boys and girls of […]

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BREAKING: Kilkenny among 777 new cases of virus as 7 further deaths confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 23rd October 2020 0

A further seven more people have died after contracting the coronavirus as 777 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening. It brings the overall death toll as a result of the virus to 1,878. There are now55,261 confirmed cases of Covid-19 across ther country, according to the latest daily briefing from the National Public […]

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WINE O’CLOCK: With Sherry, the cream is at the top

By Kilkenny Now 23rd October 2020 0

Sherry comes in many hues and flavours. Last week I looked at some of the clean, white varieties we tend to drink in summer or as an aperitif. But in Ireland Sherry is seen largely as a drink for autumn and winter, and it is the dark shades we go for. Dark and sweet, some […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 23rd October 2020 0

Sean (Seanie) O’CONNOR  1 St. Kieran`s place, Johnstown Sean died, unexpectedly, at his his residence. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Colleen, his adoring family Denis, Shane, Rory, Susan and Daithi, daughters in law Regina, Diane, Therese and Noelle, son in law Pete, grandchildren, brother Denis, sister Kathleen, Uncle, Aunt, nieces, nephews, relatives and a

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WATCH: Dramatic moment Spanish police raided crime boss John Gilligan’s villa and seized revolver and stash of drugs

By Kilkenny Now 23rd October 2020 0

Crime boss John Gilligan has been arrested during a dramatic raid of a property in Alicante, Spain this morning. Spanish police found a revolver buried in the garden of the house, which Spanish Police describe as being “of the same make and model as the one used in the murder of a journalist that took […]

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Award-winning Kilkenny restaurant overcomes objections to secure planning for major expansion

By Kilkenny Now 23rd October 2020 0

An award-winning and hugely popular Kilkenny restaurant has been given the green light for exciting new expansion plans following objections to the national planning authority. In April Kilkenny County Council granted permission to Ristorante Rinuccini on Kilkenny’s Parade to transform a former workshop on the ground floor and transform it into a new dining area. […]

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Shocking: Thieves steal expensive electric fences from farm near Kilkenny city

By Kilkenny Now 23rd October 2020 0

Thieves broke into a field on the outskirts of the city and made off with expensive farming equipment. The theft occurred at a farm in Rathmoyle, near Ballinamara, just to the north of Kilkenny city sometime between 6pm on Thursday, October 15 and 11am last Saturday. Electric fencing, a fence box and the battery for […]

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Planning authority rejects plans for new car park in Kilkenny city-centre

By Kilkenny Now 23rd October 2020 0

Plans for a 90 space car park in Kilkenny city-centre have been knocked back after the national planning authority decided the development went against the promotion of “sustainable transport” in the city. Developer City Lime Works Limited applied to Kilkenny County Council back in March for permission to build a private surface level car park […]

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KILKENNY WEATHER: Wet and windy weekend forecast as Hurricane Epsilon approaches

By Kilkenny Now 23rd October 2020 0

Kilkenny and the rest of the country is set to be battered by heavy winds and rain this weekend as Ireland feels the tail end of Hurricane Epsilon. It’s still too early to say if Ireland will feel a heavy brunt of Epsilon, but weather charts are still showing strong winds for tomorrow night and […]