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20 Cats answer Brian Cody’s call to support Kilkenny’s recovery

By Kilkenny Now 7th August 2020 0

More than 20 enthusiastic local residents have answered Brian Cody’s call to play their part in supporting Kilkenny’s economic recovery. It follows a recent call out by the legendary hurling coach’s for volunteers to join the Kilkenny Welcome Team. The Welcome Team hit the streets for the first time over the Bank Holiday weekend, decked […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 7th August 2020 0

Tom Wall 21 Cluain Mhuire, Goresbridge, Kilkenny Peacefully at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny. Sadly missed by his loving family, relatives and friends. In line with Covid Restrictions a private wake will take place for family and close friends. Funeral to arrive at The Church of the Assumption, Gowran for Requiem Mass at 11 am on […]

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City slicker: Kilkenny is one of country’s top visitor experiences says leading travel guide

By Kilkenny Now 7th August 2020 0

A trip to Kilkenny is one of the top experiences a visitor to Ireland can do while touring the Emerald Isle according to the world’s premier travel guide. Tripadvisor, the online travel comparison site, has just released its 2020 Traveller’s Choice Awards and the medieval treasures in Kilkenny city ranks third in best visitor experiences […]

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Relief as Minister vows hospital that treats Kilkenny’s elderly will reopen

By Kilkenny Now 7th August 2020 0

Health Minister Stepehen Donnelly has promised that a local hospital with an excellent reputation for caring for many elderly Kilkenny people will reopen, campaigners have revealed. St Brigid’s Hospital in Carrick-on-Suir was transformed into a convalescence facility for patients affected by Covid-19 in April. But the hospital closed the following month, fuelling fears

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Anti-racism rally to take place in Kilkenny this weekend

By Kilkenny Now 7th August 2020 0

A multicultural event celebrating diversity will take place in Kilkenny city at 2pm this Sunday. The event at Kilkenny Castle Parade is being staged by United Against Racism Kilkenny. Organisers said the event will showcase “a fantastic selection of local talent”, including Liam Regan from the Carlow Poetry Society, the House Of Fleek dance group, […]

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WEEKEND WEATHER: Whisper it but Kilkenny might see some proper sunshine

By Kilkenny Now 7th August 2020 0

Finally, it looks like there’s some sunshine on the horizon for Kilkenny, according to Met Eireann The national forecaster says we are in for a couple of dry days ahead despite a showery start to the weekend. Today will start off dry before outbreaks of rain will move eastwards with some heavy bursts in places. […]

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Blooming annoying: Green fingered thief makes off with garden ornaments from county Kilkenny home

By Kilkenny Now 6th August 2020 0

Gardai are on the lookout for a light-fingered thief they believe may have green-fingers. Two black cast iron flowerpots were stolen from outside a house in Garryduff, Gowran between 6pm on Monday and 10am on Tuesday. The homeowner noticed the heavy flowerpots had vanished when they left their house Tuesday morning and reported it to […]

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Five new deaths as GPs report large increase in people asking for tests

By Kilkenny Now 6th August 2020 0

There were five death from Covid-19 in the Republic of Ireland in the last 24 hours, the HSE said this evening. GPs have reported a large increase in the number of patients seeking referral for Covid-19 testing since the August bank holiday weekend. The online resource for GPs, GPbuddy.ie, has been asking doctors to monitor […]

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It’s open! Ribbon officially cut on new Butler Gallery in Kilkenny city

By Kilkenny Now 6th August 2020 0

Picture perfect … the ribbon has officially been cut on the new Butler Gallery in Kilkenny city following a ceremony today. The gallery will now open its doors to members of the public tomorrow following its move from Kilkenny Castle to Evans’ Home on John’s Quay in the centre of the city. Attendees at the […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 6th August 2020 0

Desmond (Des) BEATTIE Aylesbury, Kilkenny City, Kilkenny / Westport, Mayo Beattie, Desmond (Des) (8 Aylesbury, Kilkenny and formerly of Westport, Co. Mayo) 2nd August 2020, peacefully, at Castlecomer District Hospital, beloved husband of Rita and loving father of Anne Marie, Charlotte and Adrian, sadly missed by his wife and family, sister Joan, sons-in-law,