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LATEST: Nine new cases of virus in Kilkenny as another death and 470 infections confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 2nd October 2020 2

One further person has died after contracting the coronavirus as 470 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening. The overall death toll as a result of the virus now stands at 1,801. There are now 37,063 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: A last sip of summer as the nights draw in

By Kilkenny Now 2nd October 2020 Post a comment

Albariño was once a rare visitor to Irish shores. Ten years ago you would have had to go searching for it in a wine shop. But this Spanish white has become very popular and today it gets a prominent place on most supermarket shelves. Sudden popularity sometimes leads to overproduction and a lowering of standards […]

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Cartoon Saloon’s new hit feature to light up Kilkenny’s city streets this weekend

By Kilkenny Now 2nd October 2020 Post a comment

Pre-release viewings, a sketching tour of the city and projections Cartoon Saloon’s latest feature length film ‘Wolfwalkers’ onto the Castle are among the highlights of the third Kilkenny Animated festival which takes place this weekend. This year’s edition will centre on Wolfwalkers, the much anticipated feature film set in Kilkenny which is created by the […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 2nd October 2020 0

Jack MOORE Togher Road, Urlingford Jack Moore Togher Rd., Urlingford, Co. Kilkenny died peacefully at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny October 1st. 2020. Predeceased by his son Mark. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Josie, daughters Anne (Hayes) and Paula, son Sean, son-in-law Richard, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces,

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Less people in Kilkenny signing on dole now than when Covid hit: new figures

By Kilkenny Now 2nd October 2020 Post a comment

More than 130 people signed off the Live Register in Kilkenny last month, despite the recession brought on by the pandemic. New figures released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) this morning reveal there are actually less people in Kilkenny on the live register now than when the Covid-19 crisis started in Ireland back in […]

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Eco spud bags: Supermarket giant joins forces with Kilkenny producer

By Kilkenny Now 2nd October 2020 0

Aldi Ireland is working with Kilkenny’s Iverk Produce in  trialling 100% home compostable bags across its 1kg Irish Rooster Potato range, becoming the first retailer in Ireland to do so. If successful, the new packaging would help remove five tonnes of non-recyclable plastic packaging from stores each year across Aldi’s 1kg Irish Rooster Potato range, […]

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US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania test positive for Covid-19

By Kilkenny Now 2nd October 2020 0

US President Donald Trump has confirmed both he and the First Lady have tested positive for the coronavirus. In a statement, Trump said they will “immediately” begin the process of quarantine and recovery. Trump tweeted: “Tonight, @FLOTUS and I tested positive for COVID-19. We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately. We will get […]

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An Bord Pleanála rejects plans for large development of family homes in Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 2nd October 2020 0

Plans to construct a large development of family homes on the outskirts of Kilkenny city have been blocked after the national planning authority decided the required infrastructure for a project of its size was not in place. An Bord Pleanála this week rejected plans by developer Bluelime Homes Ltd to build 40 homes on a […]

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WEEKEND WEATHER: Kilkenny braced for heavy rain and threat of flooding as Storm Alex passes  

By Kilkenny Now 2nd October 2020 0

Last weekend’s beautiful clear-skied Autumn weather will feel light years away from what Met Éireann has forecast for the coming days. Storm Alex – named by the French Met Office – hit southern England and France last night and this morning. While Ireland will see poor weather as a result, we’re likely to escape the […]

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Setback for plans to transform historic Kilkenny Georgian house into spiritual retreat

By Kilkenny Now 1st October 2020 0

A decision on whether to allow a beautiful Kilkenny Georgian house with a storied history stretching back to the 18th century to be transformed into a spiritual retreat has been put back for a second time. The Seraph Foundation, owners of Kilfane House on the Kilfane Demense outside Thomastown and the 79 acres of land […]