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Despite Kilkenny’s win over Waterford, Déise are favourites to capture league title

By Kilkenny Now 22nd March 2022 0

Despite claiming claimed top spot in Division 1B with a 2-21 to 0-21 win over Waterford, bookies have installed the Déise as favourites to win the National League title. At a well-attended match in UPMC Nowlan Park, Waterford started off strongly and went into an early 0-7 to 0-3 lead, but the Cats were too […]

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Man brutally attacked in Kilkenny on St Patrick’s Day

By Kilkenny Now 21st March 2022 0

A man was rushed to hospital after he was brutally attacked in Kilkenny city. The assault occurred in the Connolly Street area between 9.30pm and 10.30pm on St Patrick’s Day. The 30-year-old victim was struck on the head, receiving cuts above his eye and to the side of his face. His attacker, who was not […]

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Cheltenham hero Rachael celebrates Gold Cup win with ‘many drinks’ in Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 21st March 2022 Post a comment

Rachael Blackmore celebrated her history-making win at Cheltenham with a night out in Kilkenny on Sunday. But becoming the first woman to win the Gold Cup didn’t stop her having to reach into her own pocket. “I bought many drinks last night, that’s why I’m sounding a bit groggy this morning,” she told reporters at […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 21st March 2022 0

Maureen McATEER (née Née Keyes) Ballyogan, Graiguenamanagh, Kilkenny/Dublin The death has taken place of Maureen McAteer (née Keyes) Maureen died peacefully in the care of Carlow District Hospital with her loving sister Suzanne at her side. Beloved wife of Tom, she will be very sadly missed and always loved by her family and friends. Requiem […]

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Garda warning as Kilkenny beauty spots targeted by thieves

By Kilkenny Now 21st March 2022 0

Gardai have urged people visiting Kilkenny beauty spots not to leave valuables in their cars before taking a hike. The warning comes after a number of vehicles were previously targeted in scenic parts of the county. A local Garda spokesperson said: “Thieves target these spots, leave your valuables at home or bring them with you. […]

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WEATHER FORECAST: Kilkenny to bask in Spring sunshine this week – forecaster

By Kilkenny Now 21st March 2022 0

Kilkenny residents can look forward to a beautiful dry and mostly sunny week ahead as high pressure continues to dominate our weather, according to Met Éireann’s latest forecast. The national forecaster said it will be “mainly dry” today with sunny spells and highest temperatures of 11 to 16 degrees. Tomorrow will also be dry and […]

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Kilkenny TD calls on State watchdog to clampdown on price gouging at pumps

By Kilkenny Now 20th March 2022 Post a comment

A Kilkenny TD has challenged the State consumer watchdog to police price gouging at petrol stations as motorists are hit with soaring fuel costs. Deputy John Paul Phelan is among several Government backbenchers who have called on the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) to get tough on forecourts and to check semi-State companies that […]

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Kilkenny top table as Cats overcome Waterford at Nowlan Park

By Kilkenny Now 20th March 2022 0

Kilkenny overcame Waterford to clinch a place in the Allianz League semi finals. The Cats beat the Déise 2-21 0-21 in front of a packed UPMC Nowlan Park today to leave them top of the Division 1 B Group table. More details to come.

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 20th March 2022 0

Maura RENEHAN (née Rowe) Upper Street, Kilmacow Maura passed away peacefully on Friday at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Deeply regretted by her loving husband Ollie, daughters Ann-Marie and Olive, their partners Shane and Sean, grandchildren Aoibheann, Bethany and Taylor, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Arriving on Monday at St. Senan’s Church,

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Specsavers Kilkenny outline vision for store makeover

By Kilkenny Now 20th March 2022 0

One of Kilkenny’s best known opticians have been given the green light to expand and revamp its store in the Market Cross Shopping Centre. Kilkenny Specsavers Limited has been granted planning permission, with conditions, to amalgamate its retail units 4 and 5 by the local authority. In its planning application, Specsavers said the development would […]