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Kilkenny ‘at global centre of diabetes care’ as 800 new jobs created in city

By Kilkenny Now 19th November 2024 0

Taoiseach Simon Harris said Kilkenny “is now at the global centre of diabetes care” as US medtech giant Abbott opened its new manufacturing facility in the city. Mr Harris said Abbott is one of the longest-established global companies and largest employers in the country. “This latest investment is a further vote of confidence in Ireland […]

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Making an entrance: Kilkenny meat factory gets green light for makeover

By Kilkenny Now 16th November 2024 0

The owners of the Dawn Meats plant in county Kilkenny have been given the go-ahead to revamp the entrance to the factory. According to the planning application lodged with the local authority, the development at the Grannagh site will “consist of the relocation of the existing main entrance to the south west elevation”. The new […]

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Gardaí renew appeal for information about murdered Kilkenny woman; search operation to continue into next week

By Kilkenny Now 15th November 2024 0

Gardaí today launched a renewed appeal for anyone who may have any information relating to the disappearance and murder of Kilkenny woman Josephine ‘Jo Jo’ Dullard to come forward. A garda spokesperson also confirmed a major search operation and excavation works at a large tract of land near the Wicklow/Kildare border border which begun this […]

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‘I will be a champion for Kilkenny’ – new SF candidate to contest redrawn constituency

By Kilkenny Now 15th November 2024 0

Sinn Féin candidate Evan Barry has promised he will be ‘a champion’ for the people of north Kilkenny in the new North Tipperary constituency. As part of the recent boundary changes, parts of north Kilkenny, including Urlingford, Tullaroan, Freshford and Johnstown, have been integrated into Tipperary North. Sinn Féin yesterday confirmed Mr Barry will join […]

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Plans for large new homes a short drive from Kilkenny city

By Kilkenny Now 14th November 2024 0

A developer is looking to build a small number of large new homes less than 10 minutes’ drive from Kilkenny city. Paddy Raggett Homes Limited has lodged plans with Kilkenny County Council to build four detached five-bedroom dwellings “and all associated site works at Stonecarthy East” in Stoneyford. In its planning application, the developer said […]

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Kilkenny gardaí arrest driver caught with green diesel at checkpoint

By Kilkenny Now 14th November 2024 0

A motorist whose vehicle was fuelled with illegal green diesel was arrested at a ‘multi-agency’ checkpoint, Kilkenny gardaí confirmed. A local garda spokesperson said the driver also had no insurance “as well as a few other offences”. And in a warning to other drivers, they added: “They never established how many shades of green diesel […]

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‘My vision has always been to foster a welcoming sanctuary for all’

By Kilkenny Now 13th November 2024 0

I am Olivia Goldrick, the proud owner of Barefoot Yoga Studio in Lucan. After a decade as a devoted student in this vibrant community, I had the joy of acquiring the studio nearly two years ago, where I also completed my yoga training. My vision has always been to foster a welcoming sanctuary for all, […]

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Kilkenny home care company creates 30 new jobs

By Kilkenny Now 13th November 2024 0

A locally-based company that provides care for older people has created 30 new jobs. In a statement, Home Instead Kilkenny announced it is looking “to add 30 new CAREGivers to its team, which delivers essential services to older people in local communities throughout county Kilkenny”. A spokesperson said the announcement “coincides with the pending winter

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‘A significant milestone’ – first Tesco store opens in Kilkenny city

By Kilkenny Now 13th November 2024 0

The first Tesco store in Kilkenny city has opened its doors to the public. Kilkenny mayor Andrew McGuinness cut the ribbon on the opening of the new shop on High Street yesterday. In a statement, Tesco said the “the exciting new addition to grocery shopping in the city marks a significant milestone for Tesco as […]

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Man arrested in connection with Kilkenny woman’s murder released without charge

By Kilkenny Now 12th November 2024 0

A man arrested in connection with the disappearance and murder of Jo Joe Dullard has been released. Gardaí this evening confirmed the suspect, a male aged in his 50s, who was “arrested as part of this investigation has been released without charge”. A search operation on open ground at a location in Co. Wicklow near […]