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Gardai set up speed checks on county Kilkenny road upgrade

By Kilkenny Now 28th August 2020 0

Local motorists are being made aware they could be hit with fines and penalty points if caught speeding on a section of road currently under construction in county Kilkenny. Kilkenny gardai are asking drivers to pay more attention at the roadworks on the N76 Kilkenny to Callan road, as a temporary 50km speed limit is […]

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WEEKEND WEATHER: Cool runnings – the days will be brighter but temperatures to tumble in Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 28th August 2020 0

I think the best thing we can say about Kilkenny’s weather for the weekend is there’s no wind or wind warning in place! After another tumultuous week of wild storms and heavy rain, we’re in for a slightly brighter but colder period in the coming days, although there will be no return to summer conditions […]

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Donkeys heading for new life after being rescued from county Kilkenny wasteland

By Kilkenny Now 27th August 2020 0

Two abandoned donkeys rescued from wasteland in county Kilkenny this morning are being prepared for a new and happier life. Gardaí from Kilkenny and Callan stations seized the two donkeys from a derelict site, unsuitable for the animals, located on the outskirts of Callan. This planned rescue, taken with assistance from the Belline Donkey Sanctuary, […]

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WARNING: Parts of Ferrybank under water, motorists urged to drive with caution

By Kilkenny Now 27th August 2020 0

These were the scenes in Ferrybank this evening as heavy rain resulted in dangerously high water levels on the dual carriageway. Motorists are being urged to drive with caution as a Status Yellow rain warning remains in place for Munster and Leinster until 6am tomorrow. A Yellow thunder warning is also in place for Waterord, […]

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No new deaths but 93 new cases as 14-day rate increases

By Kilkenny Now 27th August 2020 0

There were no further deaths from Covid-19 in the Republic of Ireland in the last 24 hours, the HSE said this evening. The total death toll here is now 1,777 while the number of confirmed cases has now reached  28,453 after another 93 were diagnosed. Of the cases notified today; 52 are men / 41 […]

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Race against time: Kilkenny students get revved up for exciting new challenge

By Kilkenny Now 27th August 2020 0

Kilkenny’s second-level students are being encouraged to get in the driving seat for a new tech innovation all based around Formula 1 racing. Members of Student Innovation Ireland and Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) advocates are looking for second-level schools in Wicklow to register and take part in the 2020/21 F1 in Schools education […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 27th August 2020 0

Tony Fitzgerald Rickersland, Glenmore, Kilkenny Fitzgerald; Rickersland, Glenmore, Co. Kilkenny. 26th August 2020. Tony, predecesed by twin brothers Willie & Nicky. Deeply regretted by his loving family sister Mary Doherty, brother Pat (Thurles), sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Reposing in Doyles Funeral

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Kilkenny school unveils extension plans to create extra space for students

By Kilkenny Now 27th August 2020 0

A county Kilkenny primary school has put forward plans to expand it facilities to create extra space for its students and for special learning. The Board of Management of Our Lady of Lourdes National School in Slieverue in South Kilkenny has sought permission from the local authority to build a large extension onto the existing […]

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Thunderstruck: Caution urged on Kilkenny roads as yet another weather warning kicks in

By Kilkenny Now 27th August 2020 0

There is a high risk of flooding in county Kilkenny as yet another rain warning comes into effect for the county, with people being asked to drive with extra care. The national forecaster, Met Éireann issued yet another Yellow Status rain warning for Kilkenny which came into effect at 6am this morning and is set […]

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Local colleges get €480,000 to support students’ mental health and wellbeing

By Kilkenny Now 27th August 2020 0

Waterford Institute of Technology and IT Carlow have been allocated a total of €481,000 by Government to support students’ mental health and wellbeing. The funding is part of a national package of €5 million package announced by the Minister for Further & Higher Education, Research, Innovation & Science Simon Harris today. WIT will receive €239,000 […]