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LATEST: 92 new cases of virus, more infections recorded in Kilkenny, confusion over large gatherings at schools as they reopen

By Kilkenny Now 25th August 2020 0

There has been no further coronavirus related deaths as 92 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 28,201 confirmed cases of Covid-19 across the country. Kilkenny is among the counties that recorded new infections, according to the latest […]

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Kilkenny’s Big Phil confirms golf trip to Limerick as he publishes details of his movements since returning to Ireland

By Kilkenny Now 25th August 2020 0

The EU Trade Commissioner, Kilkenny’s Phil Hogan, has published a timeline of his movements when he arrived in Ireland from Brussels on July 31. The timeline includes details of a trip to Adare in county Limerick on August 13 to play golf. Mr Hogan released the timeline on social media after he provided around 20 pages […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kikenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 25th August 2020 0

Eileen (Flo) DRIVER (née Briscoe) Coolgower, Tramore, Waterford/Kilkenny Eileen (Flo) Driver (nee Briscoe), Tramore, Co. Waterford and formerly of Harristown, Co. Kilkenny. Predeceased by her son Austin. Much loved wife of Samuel. Will be sadly missed by her son Thomas, grandchildren Sam and Camilla, brothers Freddie, Mervyn and Alfred, sister Gwenny, sisters-in-law,

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THROW IN: The complete guide to all your local Kilkenny GAA fixtures

By Kilkenny Now 25th August 2020 0

Wed 26 Aug Duggan Steel Under-15 A Hurling Championship, (Semi Final) James Stephens V O’Loughlin Gaels 18:30, Venue: Palmerstown Ballycallan V Dicksboro 18:30, Venue: John Locke Park Duggan Steel Under-15 B Hurling Championship, (1st Round (C)) Kilmacow V Graignamanagh 18:30, Venue: Kilmacow St Martin’s V Danesfort 18:30, Venue: Muckalee Duggan Steel Under-15

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EU Commissioner, Kilkenny’s Phil Hogan, made another visit to lockdown county before leaving Ireland: report

By Kilkenny Now 25th August 2020 0

Ireland’s EU Commissioner, former Kilkenny TD Phil Hogan, made another visit to the locked down county of Kildare before returning to Brussels, according to reports. The Irish Independent today revealed Mr Hogan stayed in county Kildare the night before he flew back to Brussels in Belgium last weekend. However, a spokesperson for Mr Hogan told […]

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STORM FRANCIS: 250 homes in Kilkenny without power, warnings remain in place

By Kilkenny Now 25th August 2020 0

More than 250 homes are without power in county Kilkenny this morning after Storm Francis swept through the country last night. ESB networks confirmed some 264 homes in and around the Ballyhale area are with power this morning. The electricity went shortly after midnight as the full effects of the storm started to kick in. […]

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‘No licence, no excuse, no car’ – rogue driver snared by new Garda app in Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 25th August 2020 Post a comment

The new Garda Mobility Device has helped local officers to catch a growing number of disqualified and uninsured drivers. The owner of this Peugeot was stopped by officers in Kilkenny city over the weekend after the device confirmed they did not have a valid driving licence. A local Garda spoeksperson said on social media: “No […]

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Popular Kilkenny shopping centre gets green light for new development

By Kilkenny Now 25th August 2020 0

A popular shopping centre in Kilkenny city has been granted permission to carry out significant development work on its site. Loughboy Shopping Centre on the Bohernatounish Road was given the green light to demolish part of its existing cold rooms and to build a new single-story extension to increase its storage area. Kilkenny County Council […]

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Road rage: Motorist attacks cyclist at pedestrian crossing in Kilkenny town

By Kilkenny Now 24th August 2020 15

A cyclist was assaulted in a county Kilkenny in act of road-rage when a car driver jumped out and slapped him. The incident happened on Urlingford’s Main Street last Wednesday between 11am and 12pm. The cyclist had gotten off his bike to cross the street at a pedestrian crossing when a red Lexus suddenly pulled […]

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LATEST: 147 new cases of virus are confirmed, Taoiseach outlines what will happen if child shows Covid symptoms at school

By Kilkenny Now 24th August 2020 0

There has been no further coronavrius releated deaths but 147 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 28,116 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the country. No new infections were recorded in Kilkenny, according to the latest daily briefing […]