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Two wanted over theft of man’s wallet and personal items in Kilkenny city

By Kilkenny Now 18th September 2020 3

Gardai want to speak to two men following after a wallet and personal items were stolen from a man’s backpack in Kilkenny city. The theft occurred in the John’s Green area of the city last Wednesday, September 9 between 2.40pm and 3pm. The owner of the backpack was sitting on a bench when two other […]

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ALERT: Busy Kilkenny road closed after serious collision, diversions in place

By Kilkenny Now 18th September 2020 3

The N24 road outside Mooncoin was closed on the Waterford side this evening after a serious road collision. Diversions are now in place. AA Roadwatch this evening said: “Traffic is now moving well at three sets of works on the N76 between Callan and the city.” There has been no report of casualties yet. More […]

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LATEST: Three more deaths and Kilkenny among 253 new cases of virus, Dublin goes into lockdown from midnight

By Kilkenny Now 18th September 2020 2

A further three people have died after contracting the coronavirus as 253 new cases of the virus were confirmed this evening. It brings the overall death toll as a result of the virus to1,792. There are now 32,271 confirmed cases of Covid-19 across the country. Kilkenny is among the counties to record new infections, according […]

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WINE O’CLOCK: It’s hard to get the measure of drinking at home

By Kilkenny Now 18th September 2020 2

Pessimists, we are told, always see the glass as half empty; for optimists it is half full. But it seems we are all a bit optimistic when it comes to pouring wine. A survey has discovered that what most of us regard as an average glass is about 50% bigger than the standard measure you would buy in […]

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‘Ah go on Malcolm’ – Mrs Doyle pleads with Kilkenny Minister to support Bill to ban hare coursing

By Kilkenny Now 18th September 2020 Post a comment

‘Mrs Doyle’ has appealed to Kilkenny TD and Junior Heritage Minister Malcolm Noonan to support a bill to ban hare coursing. Fr Ted actor Pauline McGlynn urged Minister Noonan and his Green Party colleagues to “stand up” to Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael and support the new Bill to ban the practice that was launched […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 18th September 2020 Post a comment

Sean HOGAN  Dournane, Mooncoin Formerly of Portnascully, Mooncoin. Sean passed away, peacefully, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Brother of the late Billy. Sadly missed by his brother Denis, sisters-in-law Mary and Frances, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, neighbours, relatives and friends. In keeping with current government guidelines regarding

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Kilkenny gardai make surprise discovery after catching driver who tried to turn away from checkpoint

By Kilkenny Now 18th September 2020 0

A hapless rogue motorist was caught red handed by Kilkenny gardai after he tried to turn away from a checkpoint because he wasn’t wearing a seatbelt. And when he was pulled over, officers checked his details on the Garda Mobility App and discovered he was a disqualified driver with an outstanding warrant. To make matters […]

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Cycle of crime continues as yet another bike stolen in Kilkenny city

By Kilkenny Now 18th September 2020 0

Gardai are investigating the theft of yet another bicycle in Kilkenny city. This red Apollo mountain bike with white and silver markings on the cross-frame was stolen on Saturday. September 12 from Cootes Lane. Gardai said the bike has now a black saddle. Anyone with information about the theft is asked to contact Kilkenny Garda […]

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Controversial major housing development for Kilkenny city dealt fatal blow

By Kilkenny Now 18th September 2020 0

Controversial plans to build 120 new homes on the site of a formers Bishop’s Palace in Kilkenny have been rejected. An Bord Pleanála have decided to refuse Torca Developments application to construct 36 houses and 84 apartments at the Sion Hermitage on Sion Road on the outskirts of Kilkenny city. The national planning authority felt […]

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WEEKEND WEATHER: Good news if you’re planning to venture outdoors in Kilkenny this weekend

By Kilkenny Now 18th September 2020 0

After a glorious Autumn week, Kilkenny is set to enjoy three more lovely days before the cold begins to move in across the country. Met Éireann said today will be another dry and mostly sunny day with early fog patches clearing during the morning and highest afternoon temperatures of between 16 to 21 degrees. And […]