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LATEST: No further deaths but 53 new cases, Government to introduce random testing at airports

By Kilkenny Now 2nd August 2020 0

There has been no further coronavirus deaths but 53 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening. It means the overall death toll as a result of the virus remains at 1,763. There are now 26,162 confirmed cases of Covid-19 across the country, according to the latest daily briefing from the National Public Health Emergency […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 2nd August 2020 0

Margo COMMINS (née Norris) Decies Avenue, Lismore Lawn, Waterford City/Piltown, Kilkenny Margo Commins, Decies Avenue, Lismore Lawn, Waterford and formerly of Tybroughney, Piltown, Co. Kilkenny. Loving wife of Patrick and much loved mother of David, Angela and Adrian. Will be sadly missed by her brothers Billy, Richard and Jim, sisters Kathleen, Stella, Breda, Mary and

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BREAKING: Motorcyclist killed in county Wexford road tragedy

By Kilkenny Now 2nd August 2020 0

A motorcyclist was killed in collision a single vehicle collision in neighbouring county Wexford this morning. The tragedy occurred at around 7.15am at the Frankfort Roundabout, near Camolin. The motorcyclist, a man in his 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene. The body has since been removed to University Hospital Waterford where a post-mortem examination […]

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Popular Kilkenny shopping centre plans to expand premises and facilities

By Kilkenny Now 2nd August 2020 0

A shopping centre in Kilkenny city is seeking permission to expand its retail offering and facilites for customers. Newpark Shopping Centre has applied for planning permission to extend its existing premises by four metres to add a new unit, along with a lift and stairs. It has also sought permission from Kilkenny County Council for […]

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Snap happy: Loved-up Ireland star enjoys glamping staycation in Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 1st August 2020 0

The home of hurling played host to a well-known rugby star this week as Ireland international Conor Murray visited Kilkenny as part of a staycation break with his girlfriend, Joanna Cooper. The loved-up couple shared snaps of their trip, which included a glamping stop-over in Kilkenny, on social media. The glamourous couple travelled across the […]

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LATEST: No further deaths but 45 new cases of virus, scenes of chaos as huge crowds flock to UK beaches

By Kilkenny Now 1st August 2020 0

There have been no further coronavrius-related deaths but 45 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening. It means the overall death toll as a result of the virus remains at 1,763. There are now 26,109 confirmed cases of Covid-19 across the country, according to the latest daily briefing from the National Public Health Emergency […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 1st August 2020 0

Margo COMMINS (née Norris) Decies Avenue, Lismore Lawn, Waterford City/Piltown, Kilkenny Margo Commins, Decies Avenue, Lismore Lawn, Waterford and formerly of Tybroughney, Piltown, Co. Kilkenny. Loving wife of Patrick and much loved mother of David, Angela and Adrian. Will be sadly missed by her brothers Billy, Richard and Jim, sisters Kathleen, Stella, Breda, Mary and

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Kilkenny’s ‘smart villages’ – community groups invited to attend special free event 

By Kilkenny Now 1st August 2020 3

Kilkenny is counterbalancing the EU-wide focus on ‘Smart Cities’ with a ground-breaking ‘Smart Villages‘ initiative which kicks off this month. The initiative aims to help small businesses, community activists and groups to ‘Think Smart’ about the future options for rural communities. Kilkenny LEADER Partnership (KLP) wants to help towns

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Man dies after assault, suspect in custody

By Kilkenny Now 1st August 2020 0

A man has died after a suspected assault in county Kildare last night. The victim was found with serious injuries at Glenaree Bridge, Rathangan shortly after 9pm. He was taken to Naas General Hospital, but was later pronounced dead, RTÉ is reporting. A man in his 20s was later arrested. He is currently being detained […]

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Kilkenny school to provide new special education facilities for students

By Kilkenny Now 1st August 2020 0

A county Kilkenny primary school is looking to build an extension that would provide much needed space for children with learning difficulties. The Board of Management of St Mary’s National School in Maudlin Court in Thomastown has applied to Kilkenny County Council for permission to build onto the existing school building. The proposed extension comprises […]