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Gardai come to rescue of yet another horse found in distress in Kilkenny city

By Kilkenny Now 4th September 2020 0

Gardai in Kilkenny have come to the rescue of yet another horse in Kilkenny city. This poor pony, named ‘Lydia’ by her adopted carers, was discovered with a trap attached to her by Sergeants Burke and Goode while on the beat in the city yesterday. After inspecting the animal, the pony was taken into protective […]

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Tail with a happy ending: Joy as missing Kilkenny pet reunited with family

By Kilkenny Now 4th September 2020 0

An online campaign to track down a missing family dog was successful within a matter of just hours as this ‘Prince’ was reunited with his relieved owner today. Gardai had issued an appeal on behalf of the Jack Russell’s worried owner after he had not been seen since last Sunday. But big-hearted members of the […]

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Plans to fast track 100 homes at new Kilkenny housing development

By Kilkenny Now 4th September 2020 0

Plans to fast track the development of over 100 new homes in Kilkenny have been received by An Bord Pleanála. Developer Denis Treacy Construction Limited lodged an application to the national planning authority requesting permission to build 112 new homes at Margaret’s Field on the Callan Road in Kilkenny. Previously in 2018, Denis Treacy Construction […]

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WEEKEND FORECAST: ‘Sunny spells and scattered showers’ – Kilkenny to weather more unsettled conditions

By Kilkenny Now 4th September 2020 0

Kilkenny faces more unsettled weather this weekend, and hopes of an Indian Summer seem far away still with temperatures forecast to stay below 20 degrees for the next few days. Met Éireann said today will start off dry and sunny, but showers in the north west will gradually sweep south eastwards in the afternoon, with […]

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WATCH: Disturbing footage of lurchers hunting pet cats in Kilkenny city estate

By Kilkenny Now 3rd September 2020 Post a comment

Disturbing CCTV footage emerged this week of a number of dogs chasing terrified cats in a Kilkenny city housing estate. The footage was shared on social media by pet owners who say this “hunting” has been going on for months. Some fear it is only a matter of time before one of their pets is […]

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LATEST: 95 more cases of virus, new infections recorded in Kilkenny, 1,000 a day fail to turn up for Covid tests

By Kilkenny Now 3rd September 2020 3

There has been no new coronavirus related deaths but 95 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening. The overall death toll as a result of the virus remains at 1,777. There are now 29,206 confirmed cases of Covid-19 across the country. Kilkenny is among the counties where new infections have been recorded, according to […]

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NOTICE: Water outages to hit homes and businesses in parts of south Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 3rd September 2020 Post a comment

Homes and businesses in parts of south Kilkenny will be without water supplies tomorrow. The local authority has issud a notice to householders and business owners in the Bennettsbridge, Annamult, Danesfort and Seven Houses areas warning of outages as a result of “essential repairs”. These areas will be without water from 9am until 2pm tomorrow. […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 3rd September 2020 0

Thomas BRENNAN The Sycamores, Kilkenny City/Ballyfoyle Brennan (SOS Retirement Home, The Sycamores, Kilkenny and formerly of Kilmadum, Ballyfoyle, Co. Kilkenny) 2nd September 2020, peacefully, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Thomas, predeceased by his parent James and Mary and his brother Eddie, sadly missed by his loving sister Kathleen, sister-in-law, Una, nephews and

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Parents to decide on how new school in Kilkenny city will be run

By Kilkenny Now 3rd September 2020 0

Parents of the children who will attend Kilkenny’s newest primary school will soon have to make a decision on how they would like to see the school run. The patronage campaign for the new primary school in Kilkenny’s Western Environs, due to be completed in 2021, is underway with some organisations already declaring an interest […]

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Have you seen Prince? Fears grow for family pet missing from his Kilkenny home

By Kilkenny Now 3rd September 2020 0

Local gardai have issued a public appeal on behalf of a Kilkenny family whose beloved pet dog has been missing since the weekend. ‘Prince’ was last seen near his home in Kilkenny city last Sunday and his owners have become increasingly concerned for his welfare. A Garda spokesperson said: “Please give us a call on […]