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LATEST: One further death and 506 new cases of virus as health experts call for tougher restrictions

By Kilkenny Now 8th October 2020 Post a comment

One more person has died after contracting the coronavirus related deaths as 506 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening. The overall death toll as a result of the virus now stands at 1,817. There are now 40,086 confirmed cases of Covid-19 across the country, according to the latest daily briefing from the National […]

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MICHELLE DALY: ‘Seize certainty with a course at Waterford College of Further Education’

By Kilkenny Now 8th October 2020 0

In these crazy times, I am so glad that Waterford College of Further Education (WCFE) is here to offer the college experience to students in the South East. When I did my Leaving Certificate, I was under huge pressure to decide my future right then. I was 17 and hadn’t a clue. I was also […]

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€5m boost to help make dream of first ever University for South East a reality

By Kilkenny Now 8th October 2020 0

An extra €5.1 million has been provided to help make the Technological University of the South East (TUSEI) a reality. The funding comes after it was recently claimed the region’s first ever university will be established on January 1, 2022. It is part of an overall €34.33 million package announced by Higher Education Minister Simon […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 8th October 2020 0

Johanna DELANEY 4 Lower Main Street, Gowran Johanna Delaney 4 Lower Main Street, Gowran, Co. Kilkenny died Wednesday 7th October peacefully in the loving care of Mairead and all her wonderful staff in Gowran Abbey Nursing Home. Beloved wife of the late Myles. Predeceased by her son Willie and daughter Frances. Deeply regretted by her […]

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Huge six-fold increase in number of social houses built in Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 8th October 2020 0

More than 110 social houses have been completed in Kilkenny in the past 12 months, a new report reveals. Figures published by Rebuilding Ireland in their Social Housing Construction Status Report for the second quarter of 2020 shows the rate of completions, houses under construction and those approved or in the planning stage are far […]

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Off the rails: Kilkenny train commuters face delays and bus diversions

By Kilkenny Now 8th October 2020 0

People travelling to and from Kilkenny on Irish Rail services this weekend are being advised to prepare for disruption. Works scheduled this weekend means many scheduled services will be disrupted, which may force commuters to leave their carriages and board buses to get to their destination. Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, Irish Rail services to and […]

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Man (60s) stabbed during row at house in Waterford

By Kilkenny Now 8th October 2020 0

A man was rushed to hospital following a stabbing incident in Waterford. The man is his 60s was stabbed at a house in St Herblain Park in the city at approximately 7.30pm yesterday. A man in his 20s was arrested by gardaí last night and was taken to Waterford Garda Station for questioning. He has […]

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Thieves try to break into vans in carpark of well-known hotel in Kilkenny city

By Kilkenny Now 8th October 2020 0

A gang of thieves who are targeting parked work vans across Kilkenny are believed to be behind another attempt to break-into vehicles outside a well-known hotel on the outskirts of the city. Gardai have confirmed they received a report of an attempt to break into two vans in the carpark of the Springhill Court Hotel […]

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Housing charity plans to convert landmark Kilkenny building into independent living centre

By Kilkenny Now 8th October 2020 0

A Kilkenny agency that supports adults with intellectual disabilities and autism is seeking to convert an iconic house in Kells into an independent living centre. SOS Kilkenny Housing Association CLG has applied to Kilkenny County Council to to convert the property known as ‘The Round House’ into a 4-bedroom dwelling for independent living. SOS Kilkenny […]

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Garda hunt after criminal damage caused near county Kilkenny graveyard

By Kilkenny Now 7th October 2020 0

Gardaí are investigating an case of criminal damage that occurred near a graveyard in county Kilkenny. A local Garda spokesperson did not specify what property was damaged, but said the incident occurred “in an isolated rural area” in Cappagh, Thomastown, last Wednesday night. Gardai have appealed to anyone who may have noticed any suspicious activity […]