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Two suspected members of organised crime gang arrested over break-ins in Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 18th August 2020 0

Two men, believed to be members of an organised crime gang, have been arrested in relation to a number of thefts at retail premises in Kilkenny earlier this summer. The arrested men are also being questioned in relation to more thefts that occurred at similar businesses in counties Dublin, Wicklow, Galway and Meath in July […]

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Kilkenny man (30s) back in court following discovery of explosives in city

By Kilkenny Now 18th August 2020 0

A Kilkenny man in his 30s is to re-appear in court today in relation to the discovery of explosives in the city over the weekend. Liam Foley (35) with an address at Paddy Kelly Apartments, The Good Shepherd Centre, Kilkenny city, has been charged with possession of explosives at his address on August 14. Mr […]

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Significant new funding gives Kilkenny students more options to study in South East

By Kilkenny Now 18th August 2020 0

Local students looking for third level options in the South East will have more opportunities and choices than ever following significant investment announcements for both Carlow Institute of Technology and Waterford Institute of Technology. Carlow Institute of Technology will get a new 6,100 sq/m Science Building.  The investment will provide additional space for STEM

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Plans to build 10 new homes beside protected former Garda station in Kilkenny village

By Kilkenny Now 18th August 2020 0

The local authority has received plans seeking to build 10 new homes in the centre of Kilkenny village right beside a protected building. Developer Edward Morrissey is looking for permission to build the 10 homes on Barrack Street in Goresbridge on a site next door to the late century former RIC barracks and, more recently, […]

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Investigation underway after break-in at business premises in Kilkenny village

By Kilkenny Now 17th August 2020 0

An investigation has been launched following a break-in at a commercial premises in Clara over the weekend. The owners raised the alarm on Saturday when they discovered the building on the Carlow Road had been broken into on. The side door of the building had been damaged and the front door had been left wide […]

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LATEST: No further deaths but 56 new cases of virus, 29 workers at Tipperary mushroom plant test positive

By Kilkenny Now 17th August 2020 0

There have been no further coronavirus-related deaths but 56 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening. It means the overall death toll as a result of the virus remains at 1,774. There are now 27,313 confirmed cases of the virus across the country, according to the latest daily briefing from the National Public Health […]

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Room service: Kilkenny and South East’s hotels best at beating Covid blues

By Kilkenny Now 17th August 2020 3

Hotels in Kilkenny and the South East are riding out the coronavirus crisis but those in Dublin are struggling. This snapshot of the hospitality business is revealed in two surveys, one of which shows that local hotels have the highest average room occupancy in the country. The survey for the Irish Hotels Federation found that, […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 17th August 2020 0

Joe DONNELLY Ossory Park, Kilkenny City, Kilkenny Joe Donnelly (Ossory Park, Kilkenny) August 16th 2020. Beloved husband of Atieh and loving father of Neyfan and Melody. He will be sadly missed by his brothers Jack and Martin, sister Marie, extended family and friends. A private family service will take place on Tuesday (August 18th) and […]

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Glanbia unveils plans for major new development at Kilkenny plant

By Kilkenny Now 17th August 2020 0

Glanbia, one of Kilkenny’s biggest employers, is planning a major new development at its plant in Ballyragget. Glanbia Ingredients Ireland has sought permission from Kilkenny County Council for the new development. In its submission to the local authority, Glanbia said the development will consist of a “packaging intake building” and a “butter despatch comprising two […]

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GAA ROUND-UP: All the latest local results and tables

By Kilkenny Now 17th August 2020 0

  St. Canice’s Credit Union Senior Hurling League Group A Fri, 14 Aug, Fri, 14 Aug, Venue: UPMC Nowlan Park, (Round 3), James Stephens 2-16 O’Loughlin Gaels 2-16 Sat, 15 Aug, Sat, 15 Aug, Venue: John Locke Park, (Round 3), Shamrocks Ballyhale 3-22 Danesfort 1-16 Sat, 15 Aug, Venue: Pairc Lachtain, (Round 3), Bennettsbridge 2-22 […]