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Living in Kilkenny during Covid-19: KCLR survey provides interesting snapshot of life in the time of coronavirus

By Kilkenny Now 27th May 2020 0

Locals may not by going on their usual holidays this summer, but generally people are knuckling down, staying upbeat and looking forward to a shopping splurge later this year once the restrictions are lifted. That’s according to a new online survey – called Living in Carlow and Kilkenny During Covid-19 – released by KCLR this morning […]

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Kilkenny childcare crisis: 90% of providers have no plans to reopen next month

By Kilkenny Now 27th May 2020 0

Parents in county Kilkenny are facing into a childcare crisis after a survey found up to 90% of creches and childcare facilities have no plans to re-open when allowed to do so during the easing of Covid-19 restrictions. The re-opening of childcare facilities was part of phase three of the Government’s phased resumption of the […]

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Tree vandal strikes again at Kilkenny housing estate

By Kilkenny Now 27th May 2020 0

Gardai are investigating a second incident in which trees were damaged in the green area of a housing estate in Kilkenny city. The incidents occurred at the Lintown Court estate, the first one last week. Then, on Saturday, two more trees were damaged, according to local gardai. Anyone with information about the incidents is asked […]

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WATCH: ‘Lack of common sense, a disgrace and shocking’ – investigation launched into dangerous farm stunts viral challenge

By Kilkenny Now 26th May 2020 0

A raft of videos showing young Irish farmers performing increasing dangerous stunts involving heavy machinery, putting their lives at risk have been doing the rounds and the social media outlet hosting them is launching an investigation into the viral challenge. With eight deaths due to accidents on Irish Farms already this year there has been […]

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COVID-19 UPDATE: A further nine pass away as Northern Ireland records no new deaths

By Kilkenny Now 26th May 2020 0

A further nine people lost their lives from Covid-19 in the Republic of Ireland in the last 24 hours, the HSE said this evening. It comes a day after zero deaths were recorded for the first time since March. The total death toll here is now 1,615 while the number of confirmed cases has now […]

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Kilkenny students urged to register early for Leaving Certificate portal in case it crashes

By Kilkenny Now 26th May 2020 0

Leaving Certificate students in Kilkenny are being urged to register for their online projected grades as soon as possible in case there are any issues accessing the portal. This morning the Department of Education opened the Calculated Grades Student Portal for this year’s 60,000 Leaving Certificate. The portal was created when it was decided sitting […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 26th May 2020 0

Catherine Condon (née Dwyer) Barrack Street, Goresbridge, Kilkenny Condon Catherine ( nee Dwyer) Barrack Street, Goresbridge, Co. Kilkenny, and formerly of Castlecomer, died May 24th ( peacefully) at home surrounded by her loving husband and family. Deeply regretted by her beloved husband Liam, daughters Noelle and Olivia, sons Adam and Conan, adoring grandchildren Ciaran,

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Show on the road: Gavin James announces ‘Drive-In’ gig at county Kilkenny venue

By Kilkenny Now 26th May 2020 0

It’s not a complete bust this summer as a major live music event with one of Ireland’s most popular artists is coming to Kilkenny. Gavin James just couldn’t keep it in. The massively popular singer-songwriter from Dublin is his hoping to bring a ‘Glow’ to people’s ‘Faces’ as he rocks up in Gowran Park on […]

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Thief steals racing bike locked to a railing in Kilkenny city-centre

By Kilkenny Now 26th May 2020 0

A thief stole a bicycle that was locked to a railing in Kilkenny city-centre. The theft occurred at Bateman Quay on Sunday, sometime between 6pm and 7pm. Gardai confirmed the bicyle, a black and white Scott speedster racing bike with white handlebars, was attached to the railing using a combination lock. Anyone with information about […]

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Grave crime: Vandals cause damage to historic 17th century tomb in county Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 26th May 2020 0

Gardai are investigating damage caused to a historic 17th century tomb in county Kilkenny. The tomb at St Mary’s Church in Gowran was damaged sometime between September 1 last year and last Thursday. Gardai were alerted to the damage by workers who were readying the site for potential reopening later in the summer. It is […]