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Plans for major overhaul of well-known county Kilkenny store edge closer

By Kilkenny Now 18th October 2020 0

Plans to redevelop a large county Kilkenny agri-store are firmly back on track. Earlier this year the Callan Co-operative Agricultural and Dairy Society Limited requested permission from Kilkenny County County to redevelop its facility on West Street in Callan. The massive overhaul included the building of new retail space, new stores, new car parking facilities, […]

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Kilkenny gardai warn local motorists: ‘Checkpoints here to stay, please slow down’

By Kilkenny Now 17th October 2020 0

Gardai have warned Kilkenny motorist that checkpoints (like the one pictured above in Templemartin today) will be around for some time to come due to the current Covid restrictions. They have urged drivers to “please slow right down upon approach even if being waved through”. A local Garda spokesperson added: “Garda members are extremely vulnerable […]

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LATEST: 1,276 new cases of virus and eight further deaths, Kilkenny now has fifth lowest Covid rate in country

By Kilkenny Now 17th October 2020 Post a comment

A further eight people have died after contracting the coronavirus as 1,276 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening. The overall death toll as a result of the virus now stands at 1,849. There are now 48,678 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 17th October 2020 0

Teresa KELLY (née Buckley) St. Patrick`s Close, Kilkenny City Kelly (nee Buckley) (14 St. Patrick’s Close, Kilkenny) 16th October 2020, peacefully, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Teresa, predeceased by her husband Terry and brother Bosco, much loved mother of Alan, Stephen, David, Terry and Claire, sadly missed by her loving family, brothers Gerry and Paddy, sisters

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The force is with you: Two new Superintendents appointed to county Kilkenny Garda station

By Kilkenny Now 17th October 2020 0

A county Kilkenny Garda Station has welcomed the arrival of two new superintendents. Superintendent Anthony Lonergan and Superintendent Patrick Murphy have both transferred into Thomastown Garda District in the latest shake-up of the force. The move is part of the latest round of allocations of Chief Superintendents and Superintendents across the country in what has […]

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National planning chiefs give green light for major redevelopment of popular Kilkenny garage

By Kilkenny Now 17th October 2020 0

A well-known county Kilkenny filling station and shop has been given the green light to undergo a massive facelift. Carroll’s Centra and Emo Oil in Ricelands, Knocktopher, was originally granted planning permission by Kilkenny County Council in March to redevelop its shop and forecourt. Under the plans, the existing shop would be completely demolished. This […]

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Landmark Kilkenny pub to be transformed into much-needed social housing

By Kilkenny Now 16th October 2020 0

Plans to transform a derelict landmark pub in the centre of a Kilkenny town into social housing units have been given the green light. The Good Shepherd Centre in Kilkenny has been granted planning permission to build 12 new apartments for families and individuals on the site of The Red Barn pub in the centre […]

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LATEST: Three more deaths and 1,000 new cases of virus, Government leaders meet tomorrow to discuss Level 5 lockdown

By Kilkenny Now 16th October 2020 0

A further three people have died after contracting the coronavirus as 1,000 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening. The virus has now claimed a total of 1,841 lives in the Republic. There are now 47,427 confirmed cases of Covid-19 across the country, according to the latest daily briefing from the National Public Health […]

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WINE O’CLOCK: These winter warmers are wines for all seasons

By Kilkenny Now 16th October 2020 0

As temperatures drop and the nights draw in, thoughts turn to cosy drawing rooms, a blazing fire in the hearth, a fragrant casserole in the oven and a nice glass of Sherry to sip while you wait for the cooking to finish. It’s wishful thinking, really. Modern houses aren’t big on either drawing rooms or […]

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Wheels of justice: Gardai recover stolen bike near Kilkenny’s GAA headquarters

By Kilkenny Now 16th October 2020 Post a comment

Gardai are seeking to reunite a bike that was stolen in Kilkenny city recently with its rightful owner. The bicycle was discovered by officers on patrol in the Nowlan Park area of the city in Wednesday morning. The bike, a red Ultimate Expert 26, was recovered and brought back to Kilkenny Garda Station. It follows […]