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Kilkenny Youth Community Awards fall foul of Covid-19

By Kilkenny Now 26th July 2020 0

An annual awards scheme recognising the effort and input of Kilkenny’s youth in improving their community will not go ahead this year due to Covid-19. The Kilkenny Carlow Garda Youth Awards, which were launched in 2019, have officially been cancelled after discussions among the stakeholders. In a statement released this morning, a local Garda spokesperson […]

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Hold onto your lockdown locks: Film studio looking for Kilkenny warriors for upcoming TV series

By Kilkenny Now 25th July 2020 0

Anyone in Kilkenny who has avoided a trip to the barbers or hairdressers since the lockdown lifted, don’t head off just yet. Despite the film and TV industry having to go into Covid imposed hibernation, things are looking up for the country’s studios. It appears preparation for a brand new Netflix series is ramping up […]

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One person dies as 24 new cases confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 25th July 2020 0

There was one death from Covid-19 in the Republic of Ireland in the last 24 hours, the HSE said this evening. The total death toll here is now 1,764 while the number of confirmed cases has now reached 25,869 after another 24 were diagnosed. Over 15.8 million people have been infected by Covid-19 globally with […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 25th July 2020 0

Calvin Walsh Smithstown, Tullogher, Kilkenny Beloved son of Walter and Kathleen, much loved brother of Selina, Louise, Michael, Melinda, Lorraine, Adeline, Trevor, Cathriona, Charlotte, Roisín, Leanne, Serena and the late Tyrone and Graham, sadly missed by his loving parents, sisters, brothers, grandfather Gerry, nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, aunts,

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Pandemic having a detrimental effect on house building in Kilkenny – report

By Kilkenny Now 25th July 2020 0

Just 323 dwellings were added to Kilkenny’s residential building stock in twelve months to June 2020, a new report has revealed. The latest GeoView Residential Buildings Report released by GeoDirectory and EY-DKM shows there are 278 residential buildings currently under construction in Kilkenny, while the percentage of unoccupied residential units in the county

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Covid cover: Over 700 Kilkenny businesses get €3 million in restart grants

By Kilkenny Now 25th July 2020 0

More than 700 local businesses have been issued with €3 million in re-start grants from Kilkenny County Council, latest figures reveal. The grant, which opened for applications on May 22, is available to all businesses that operate from a commercially rateable premises, subject to eligibility criteria. The grant is a contribution towards the cost of […]

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A step in the right direction: Progress on Kilkenny’s ‘Road of Death’ as design consultants appointed

By Kilkenny Now 24th July 2020 0

A major step has been taken today in the delivery of upgrades to a road in county Kilkenny known locally as the ‘Road of Death’. Kilkenny County Council has announced the appointment of a design consultants team appointed to N24 Waterford to Cahir Roads Project. This scheme is intended to rectify the problems on the […]

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No further deaths as 20 new cases confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 24th July 2020 0

There were no new deaths from Covid-19 in the Republic of Ireland, the HSE said this evening. The total death toll here is now 1,763 while the number of confirmed cases has now reached 25,845 after another 20 were diagnosed. In the North, there have been no further coronavirus deaths recorded for an 11th consecutive […]

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WINE O’CLOCK: The more you drink the better you feel

By Kilkenny Now 24th July 2020 0

Sales of organic wines continue to grow and so does my scepticism about the products. The definition is loose.  EU regulations were introduced eight years ago but  they are not very demanding and are mostly concerned with how the grapes are grown, rather than how the wine itself is made. There are restrictions on what […]

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Whistle while you work: Lockdown sees Kilkenny commuters save 69 hours by staying at home

By Kilkenny Now 24th July 2020 Post a comment

Remote workers in Kilkenny have gained 69 hours of extra time by not commuting to work during the Covid-19 crisis a new report has revealed. The figures come from a new study by Chill Insurance who analysed the Central Statistics Office’s data about the average commute time per county. It found the average commute time […]