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LATEST: One further death and 432 new cases of virus, motorists warned to expect traffic delays

By Kilkenny Now 6th October 2020 Post a comment

One more person has died after contracting the coronavirus as 432 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening. The overall death toll as a result of the virus now stands at 1,811. There are now 38,973 confirmed cases of Covid-19 across the country, according to the latest daily briefing from the National Public Health […]

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Kilkenny food giant Glanbia announce changes at the top

By Kilkenny Now 6th October 2020 0

The chairman of Glanbia will step down from his position this week, the local food giant confirmed today. Martin Keane will step down as chairman of Glanbia Co-operative Society Limited with effect from Friday. Mr Keane will be replaced by Donard Gaynor (pictured), who has been a director of Glanbia plc since March 2013. Mr […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 6th October 2020 0

Bridget HOGAN (née Dooley) Lacken, Rathmoyle Wife of the late Jim. Deeply regretted by her loving sons Philip, Sean, Seamus, Willie, Ritchie, Michael and Mark, daughters Josephine, Alice, Breda and Pauline, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, sister-in-law Mai Hogan, nieces, nephews, relatives & friends. A private family Funeral Mass will

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Winter Thor: Gardai launch anti-burglary drive despite drop in break-ins in Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 6th October 2020 0

Home breaks-ins during the winter months have fallen by close to 40% over the last number of years and gardai plan to keep this figures even lower as they launched an operation aimed at intercepting burglars and preventing break-ins around Kilkenny. Gardai this week launched the Winter Phase of Operation Thor, which will run until […]

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Local colleges get €15m to fund exciting new projects in region: Kilkenny TD

By Kilkenny Now 6th October 2020 0

More than €15.4 million has been allocated for projects led by IT Carlow and Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT) to fund new projects with other colleges and industry partners inside and outside of the region. The funding has been amde available by the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris  […]

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Kilkenny TD unveils plans to ‘fix our broken childcare sector’

By Kilkenny Now 6th October 2020 0

A Kilkenny TD has unveiled her plans to tackle the crisis in our childcare sector. Deputy Kathleen Funchion, who is Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on children and disability, launched childcare proposals she said will cut the cost for parents by two thirds, ensure childcare workers receive a living wage, and keep creche doors open. Her key […]

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Thieves break into Kilkenny property and make off with trailer and marquee

By Kilkenny Now 6th October 2020 0

Thieves stole a trailer from a property in county Kilkenny than contained parts of a marquee. The theft of the silver Temored twin axel trailer occurred at Dairyill, Cuffesgrange sometime between 11am last Thursday and 2pm the following day. Gardaí have urged anyone who noticed any suspicious vehicles in the area around that time to […]

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Bungling burglar botches break-in after trying to get through window of Kilkenny house

By Kilkenny Now 5th October 2020 0

A bungling burglar attempted to break into a house in Kilkenny city but fled the scene after trying to force open a window. The attempted burglar occurred at a house on the Freshford Road last Monday, September 28. A local Garda spokesperson confirmed the thief attempted to gain entry to the house but did not […]

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LATEST: 518 new cases of virus confirmed, Kilkenny and whole country to go under Level 3 lockdown – reports

By Kilkenny Now 5th October 2020 Post a comment

There has been no further coronavirus related deaths but 518 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening. The overall death toll as a result of the virus currently stands at 1,810 . There are now 38,549 confirmed cases of Covid-19 across the country, according to the latest daily briefing from the National Public Health […]

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Traffic chaos in Kilkenny: Busy roundabout and another road closed after vehicles overturn, diversions in place

By Kilkenny Now 5th October 2020 0

Traffic diversions are in place in separate parts of county Kilkenny after two road accidents this evening. The AA has confirmed the Grannagh Junction Roundabout just outside Waterford city is currently closed as gardaí deal with an overturned vehicle. Diversions are in place, but motorists are urged to avoid the area if possible. Meanwhile, the […]