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Kilkenny engineers develop innovative VR Covid-19 safety programme while locked-down at home

By Kilkenny Now 11th July 2020 Post a comment

A pair of Kilkenny engineers have developed a virtual reality programme which hopes will make it easier for kids and those with autism to understand, and to educate them, on the risks and safety measures associated with Covid-19. Amazingly, Colin Fardey, a Software Research Engineer, and Miguel Ponce de Leon, a Technology Gateway Manager at […]

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Two people pass away as US sees record total for third day in a row

By Kilkenny Now 11th July 2020 16

Two people lost their lives 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 1,746 while the number of confirmed cases has now reached 25,611 after another 23 were diagnosed. Meanwhile, meanwhile the US has seen a record daily total […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 11th July 2020 171

Anne CUSACK (née Young) Ballinamere, Tullamore, Offaly / Kilkenny Peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Anne will be sadly missed by her beloved husband Greg and her daughters and son, Mairead, Deirdre, Niamh, Edel, Maura, Eilish, Joe, Áine and Aoife, grandchildren, extended family and friends. May Anne Rest In Peace Due to Government […]

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SAMANTHA RAWSON: Top tips on leaving lockdown without your canine companion

By Kilkenny Now 11th July 2020 10

One of the upsides of the pandemic for pet owners has been the extra amount of time we’ve got to spend at home with our pooches. Here SAMANTHA RAWSON, one of Ireland’s top dog trainers, provides some expert tip on how to help your pet with the transition as we adjust to our ‘new normal’. […]

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Top class foodie fare on show as local Irish Farmers Market gets underway tomorrow

By Kilkenny Now 11th July 2020 2

The Irish Farmers Markets are returning to county Kilkenny at a spectacular new venue. There will be a big emphasis on keeping everyone safe and secure when the market comes to the beautiful grounds of Mountain View, near Ballyhale, tomorrow from 11am. The market, which will be a regular Sunday attraction at Mountain View over […]

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Farewell Jack: Tributes pour in for former Republic of Ireland manager

By Kilkenny Now 11th July 2020 22

Tributes are pouring in for former World Cup winner and Republic of Ireland manager Jack Charlton who passed last night aged 85. The FAI paid tribute to the “manager who change Irish football forever”. “The FAI is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Jack Charlton, the manager who changed Irish football forever. Our […]

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Jobs boost for Kilkenny as massive €140m cheese plant gets green light

By Kilkenny Now 11th July 2020 6

A €140 million cheese manufacturing plant in the Port of Waterford has been given the green light to proceed after An Bord Pleanála dismissed objections lodged on environmental grounds. } Last year Glanbia Ireland in partnership with Dutch dairy group Royal A-Ware lodged plans for the huge manufacturing facility, which will create up to 80 […]

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Alert for missing pet in Kilkenny following spate of dog thefts

By Kilkenny Now 10th July 2020 Post a comment

Gardai in Kilkenny have issued a public appeal for information about a beautiful pet labradoodle dog that suddenly went “missing” this week. The dog (similar to one pictured above) was last seen near their home on the Freshford Road area of the city since 9.30pm on Thursday. Gardai have urged anyone with information about the […]

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LATEST: One more death as cases begin to rise again, face coverings to be mandatory on public transport

By Kilkenny Now 10th July 2020 12

One more person has died after contracting the coronavirus as 25 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening. It brings the overall death toll as a result of the virus to 1,744. There are now 25,589 confirmed cases of Covid-19 across the country, according to the latest daily briefing from the National Public Health […]

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WINE O’CLOCK: This old devil makes a hell of a wine

By Kilkenny Now 10th July 2020 0

Pinot Noir is an old variety of grape. It is difficult to grow and gave rise to the famous verdict of one vineyard owner that “god made Cabernet Sauvignon but the devil made Pinot Noir”. However, most growers agree that Pinot Noir is worth the effort for the excellent wine it produces. It turns up […]