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COVID-19 UPDATE: A further 11 pass away as WHO expert says we should think about opening schools

By Kilkenny Now 20th May 2020 Post a comment

A further 11 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 1,572 while the number of confirmed cases has now reached 24,315 after another 64 were diagnosed. Meanwhile, a World Health Organisation expert has said […]

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MICHAEL WOLSEY: If we’re going to copy a health system, let’s copy the best

By Kilkenny Now 20th May 2020 0

If we were to compile a European league of success in handling the Covid crisis there is no doubt that Germany would be up with the best and the UK down near the bottom. The German government moved swiftly to impose a disciplined lockdown whereas Britain’s leaders dithered and dallied, issuing confusing and often contradictory […]

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What a load of bull! Live exports of cattle to Algeria from Kilkenny port cancelled again

By Kilkenny Now 20th May 2020 0

A  company’s shipment of 1,200 bulls and bullocks due to sail for North Africa last week but then cancelled and then rescheduled for for this Friday has been cancelled again. In a statement, Roundwood Park Livestock Limited and Premium Livestock said that almost 700 animals available from three suppliers that were due to be shipped […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 20th May 2020 0

Bridget Lanigan (née Carroll) Graigue Hayden, Callan, Kilmanagh, Kilkenny Bridget Lanigan (nee Carroll), Graigue Hayden, Callan, Co. Kilkenny. Peacefully on Tuesday 19th May 2020 in the loving care of staff at Strathmore Lodge Nursing Home, Callan, Co. Kilkenny. Deeply regretted by her loving family, husband Patsy, brothers Gerry and Tommy, sister Nonie, bothers-in-law,

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Young girls saved from Kilkenny river by quick thinking of local men

By Kilkenny Now 20th May 2020 0

The quick thinking of two Kilkenny men prevented a horrible tragedy after they dragged two young girls from the River Nore who had gotten into difficulty while swimming yesterday. The drama unfolded in Thomastown yesterday afternoon in the soaring temperatures close the centre of the town. The family were making the most of the weather […]

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€10,000 available to Kilkenny businesses to get back on feet post Covid-19 lockdown

By Kilkenny Now 20th May 2020 0

Small and medium sized enterprises across Kilkenny are being urged to apply for a business restart grant that could save hundreds of jobs across the county, kick-starting the county’s revival post pandemic. The government has launched a new €250m Restart Grant, which will give direct grant aid to help them with the costs associated with […]

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County Kilkenny track takes centre stage as horse racing returns next month

By Kilkenny Now 20th May 2020 0

A picturesque racecourse in the heart of county Kilkenny will be one of the first in Ireland to welcome back big-time horse racing. Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) yesterday unveiled the fixture list for the opening weeks of the season and Gowran Park will be one of the first to see the magnificent beasts in full […]

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Virtual Marathon: People across Kilkenny can run to support people with cancer

By Kilkenny Now 20th May 2020 0

The Irish Cancer Society is encouraging people across Kilkenny to get active and clock up a Marathon in a Month this June to help support people affected by cancer. The effects of the coronavirus pandemic are far-reaching for the cancer community and the Irish Cancer Society has expanded its services and introduced new ones in […]

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A job for the special branch? Gardai hunt vandal who attacked trees in Kilkenny city estate

By Kilkenny Now 19th May 2020 0

Kilkenny gardai are looking for a vandal who damaged trees at a green area of an estate in the city. Gardai were called to the scene of a report of vandalism at Lintown Court shortly before 9.30am on Saturday, where they discovered a number of trees had been damaged. Gardai have asked eyewitnesses or anyone […]

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COVID-19 UPDATE: A further 16 pass away as new figures show 70 incidents of spitting at Gardai in past month

By Kilkenny Now 19th May 2020 0

A further 16 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 1,561 while the number of confirmed cases has now reached 24,251 after another 51 were diagnosed. Earlier today, the Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony […]