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Six new cases of Covid-19 in Kilkenny, three patients with virus being treated at St Luke’s Hospital

By Kilkenny Now 14th August 2020 0

Six new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in Kilkenny, according to the latest county breakdown of infections. Six new cases have also been confirmed in neighbouring Carlow. The combined 12 cases were part of the 92 new infections reported by the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET). There is now a total of 26,929 […]

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WEEKEND WEATHER: Brewin’ up a thunderstorm – Kilkenny braced for more ‘murky, misty’ conditions

By Kilkenny Now 14th August 2020 0

The thundery and intensely humid conditions we’re experienced over the past few days in Kilkenny are set to continue throughout the weekend. Met Éireann said Munster and South Leinster will enjoy some sunny spells, but the likely arrival of torrential downpours will put a damper on things over the coming days. The national forecaster said […]

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Ruff justice for Ben’s adopted Garda carer as he’s reunited with owner in Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 13th August 2020 0

A beautiful German Shepherd dog that was found by members of the Defence Forces looking lost on the outskirts of Kilkenny city has been reunited with his relieved owner. ‘Ben’ was an instant hit with local gardai who cared for him at Kilkenny Garda Station while thunderstorms raged over the city last night and this […]

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LATEST: 92 new cases of virus are confirmed, meat prices could rise over plans to test workers

By Kilkenny Now 13th August 2020 0

There has no further coronavirus-related deaths but 92 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 26,929 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the Republic, according to the latest daily briefing from the Natioal Public Health Emergency Team […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 13th August 2020 0

Kathleen BUTLER Foulkscourt, Johnstown Kathleen Butler, Foulkscourt, Johnstown and formerly Castletown, Crosspatrick, Co. Kilkenny. Unexpectedly. Sadly mourned by her sisters Carmel (Sheil) and Mary (Lupton), sisters-in-law Kay and Theresa, brother-in-law Tom, nieces, nephews, neighbours, relatives and friends. Due to the COVID-19 Directive the funeral is restricted to

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Days of Thunder: Warning as lightning set to strike twice in Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 13th August 2020 Post a comment

There’s going to be no let-up to the muggy and stormy weather we’ve experienced over the past 24 hours. Met Éireann has issued yet another thunder warning for Kilkenny this afternoon. It comes hot on the heels of last night’s ferocious thunder and lightning strikes in partys of the county – and today’s storms may […]

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Big Bang Theory: Loud noise heard in Kilkenny remains shrouded in mystery, says Reverend

By Kilkenny Now 13th August 2020 0

Mystery still surrounds the ‘Big Bang’ that was heard reverberating through Kilkenny city on Tuesday night as no evidence has yet been found to pinpoint where the bang came from. Initial reports indicated that the ‘Big Bang,’ which was heard at 10:15pm approximately Tuesday evening, emanated from the grounds of St Canice’s Cathedral. However, no […]

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BLACKOUT: 1,000 Kilkenny homes without power after overnight storms

By Kilkenny Now 13th August 2020 0

More than 1,000 customers in county Kilkenny remain without electricity this morning following the thunder and lightning storms which hit overnight. 1,011 ESB Network customers in Ferrybank, Glenmore and Slieverue woke up without power this morning following a fault at the Mount Misery depot. ESB crews have been working tirelessly to restore it. The fault […]

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Man (20s) stabbed to death at house in Dublin

By Kilkenny Now 13th August 2020 0

A man was stabbed to death in in Dublin this morning. The fatal incident occurred at around 7.15am at a house in the St Lawrence Road area, gardai confirmed this morning. The victim, who was in his 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene. Another man in his 20s has been arrested and is being […]

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Wheels of justice: Kilkenny gardai recover several bikes after spate of thefts in city

By Kilkenny Now 13th August 2020 0

Gardai in Kilkenny have recoverd a number of bicycles following a spate of thefts in the city recently and are  nowlooking to reunite them with their owners. The most recent recovery occurred yesterday evening after gardai searched a premises on the outskirts of city. During the search, gardai recovered a black and yellow Carrera male […]