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‘Cat’ burglar cons Kilkenny couple as gardai issue warning to residents

By Kilkenny Now 15th March 2022 0

Gardai have urged Kilkenny residents to be vigilant after after a recent “distraction burglary” in the city. During the incident, a woman called to the door of a couple on Johnswell Road pretending to be looking for a cat. The unsuspecting couple obliged and helped the woman to look for the cat. But they later […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 15th March 2022 0

Tom QUIGLEY Thomas Square, Kilkenny City Tom Quigley (Thomas Square, Kilkenny) 14th March 2022 (peacefully) in the exceptional care of the nurses and staff at Archersrath Nursing Home. Predeceased by his parents Joe and Ellie, brothers Sean and Liam and his sister Philomena. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Gretta, sons Joe, Patrick, Thomas, Canice […]

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Kilkenny cancer expert explores new ways to help patients survive

By Kilkenny Now 15th March 2022 2

A leading Kilkenny oncologist and cancer researcher who is exploring new ways to help patients survive difficult-to-treat cancers has urged the public to support Daffodil Day, which takes place on Friday March 25. Dr Dearbhaile Collins received the Irish Cancer Society’s prestigious Cancer Research Leadership Award in 2021 which has helped her dedicate time to […]

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WEATHER FORECAST: Why Kilkenny eyes will be smiling on St Patrick’s Day

By Kilkenny Now 14th March 2022 0

Kilkenny revellers can look forward to a dry, bright and sunny St Patrick’s Day as fair spring weather washes away the unsettled conditions over the past week. In its latest forecast, Met Éireann said cloud and showery weather ni the northern half of the country will clear during the morning, “leaving a largely dry day […]

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Car that hadn’t been taxed for over 2,500 days seized in Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 13th March 2022 Post a comment

This car was seized by gardai in Kilkenny after they discovered the owner hadn’t bothered to tax the vehicle for more than 2,500 days. The driver was stopped at a checkpoint in Kilkenny earlier this week, but the vehicle – which was imported into the country back in 2015 – had come under the radar […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 13th March 2022 0

Sr. Imelda (Angela) BUCKLEY Parnell St., Kilkenny City/Dublin City Sr. Imelda (Angela) Buckley (Presentation Sisters, Parnell Street, Kilkenny and late of Queen Street, Dublin). March 12th, 2022 at Gowran Abbey Nursing Home. Predeceased by her parents John and Mary. Deeply regretted by her beloved brother Tony, Presentation Sisters, relatives and friends. Reposing at the

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 13th March 2022 0

Philip BYRNE  Castletobin, Callan Philip (Phil) Byrne, Castletobin, Callan, Co. Kilkenny and late of Corpus Christi Nursing Home Mitchelstown, Co. Cork. Peacefully, on Saturday, 12th March 2022 aged 90 years, surrounded by his family in the excellent care of the staff at Cork University Hospital. Predeceased by his wife Mary, his parents Philip and Mary, […]

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Glanbia announces latest milk prices it will pay to Kilkenny farmers

By Kilkenny Now 13th March 2022 Post a comment

Glanbia has announced it will pay Kilkenny milk suppliers 45.08 cents per litre for February. In its latest monthly statement, the locally based diary giant said the overall price includes: A base milk price for February of 41.58 cpl (including VAT). This is an increase of 1.5 cpl from the January base price of 40.08 cpl […]

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Plans to transform house on historic Kilkenny street into 16 new apartments

By Kilkenny Now 13th March 2022 0

Plans to demolish a house in the heart of Kilkenny’s historic centre to make way for 16 new apartments have been lodged with the local authority. The developer, Martin Murphy, has applied for planning permission for the new apartments in Friary Street, which is located within the St. Mary’s Architectural Conservation Area. Under the plans, […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 12th March 2022 0

Tom BROWNE College Road, Kilkenny City Tom Browne (College Road, Kilkenny) 10th of March 2022 (suddenly) at University Hospital Waterford. Beloved husband of Mary and much loved father of Charlie, Ria and Susie. He will be deeply missed by his wife, son, daughters, sisters Joan, Amina and Teresa, brothers Pat, Lal and Ted, daughter-in-law Claire, […]