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COVID-19 UPDATE: Six new coronavirus cases confirmed in Kilkenny, Government to unveil plan to ‘reopen Ireland’

By Kilkenny Now 1st May 2020 0

Six more people in Kilkenny have contracted Covid-19, bringing the total number of coronavirus cases in the county to 236. The figures for the latest localcasualties comes as ministers meet today to approve a plan to gradually re-open Ireland. The National Public Health Emergency Team (HPHET) will make a recommendation to the Cabinet on what […]

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KILKENNY WEATHER: Some good news on horizon to put the spring back in our step

By Kilkenny Now 1st May 2020 0

There’s some welcome news weather-wise on the horizon for Kilkenny after a relatively cold and wet few days. Today is set to remain cool and showery, although the south east is likely to escape the heaviest rain forecast for the north and north west regions. There’ll also be some sunny spells throughout day, according to […]

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‘Absolutely staggering’ – drivers clocked 70kmh over speed limit on Kilkenny motorway

By Kilkenny Now 30th April 2020 0

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána have expressed concern at the number of drivers who are being clocked speeding on Kilkenny roads in spite of the Covid-19 restrictions. Sixteen pedestrians nationally have been killed up to the 29 April 2020 – which is double the number of deaths up to the same […]

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COVID-19 LATEST: 43 more die, 359 new cases, Taoiseach outlines stages to ease restrictions

By Kilkenny Now 30th April 2020 0

Forty-three more people have died from Covid-19 as 359 new cases of the coronavirus were confirmed this evening. It brings the overall death toll as a result of the virus to 1,232. There are now 20,612 cases of Covid-19 across the country. The latest casualties were confirmed by the Department of Health as Taoiseach Leo […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 30th April 2020 0

Elizabeth (Liz) O’Sullivan (née Mahony) Carrick-on-Suir, County Waterford / Kells, County Kilkenny Elizabeth O’Sullivan, late of Tinhalla House, Carrick-on-Suir, county Waterford and formerly of Kells, county Kilkenny, passed away April 29, 2020. Wife of the late Michael, sadly missed by her loving children Brendan and Rose, son-in-law, grandchildren, nieces,

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BREAKING: Kilkenny’s Iverk Show cancelled due to coronavirus

By Kilkenny Now 30th April 2020 0

Ireland’s longest-running agricultural show is the latest major event to succumb to the coronavirus pandemic. The Iverk Show which is held every year in the Showgrounds in Piltown and attracts more than 20,000 visitors through its gate, has made to the decision to cancel this year’s event, which was due to take place on Saturday, […]

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Recently appointed Assistant Commissioner to head up new Eastern Garda Region HQ in Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 30th April 2020 0

A woman with 31 years’ experience in strategic and operational policing roles will head up the new Eastern Garda Region division, which will be headquartered here in Kilkenny. Assistant Commissioner Anne Marie Cagney takes up her new position with immediate effect. Anne Marie Cagney was appointed as Chief Superintendent for the Dublin Metropolitan East Division […]

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Kilkenny shoppers splash the cash: Grocery sales increase to €371m as purchases of alcohol soars 44%

By Kilkenny Now 30th April 2020 0

Shoppers in Kilkenny didn’t hold back in the run-up to Easter this year despite the lockdown as alcohol sales increased by 44% year-on-year. Irish shoppers spent €371m on groceries during the week ending April 12 2020, the highest sales week of the year so far, and an increase of 14% compared to the same week ending […]

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COVID-19: 236 confirmed cases in Kilkenny, banks to announce second three-month mortgage holiday

By Kilkenny Now 30th April 2020 Post a comment

There are now 236 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Kilkenny as the Government prepares to extend the partial lockdown to combat the spread of the virus. However, homeowners whose income has been affected by the pandemic will be relieved after a report this morning claimed a second three-month payment break for borrowers is set to […]

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Kilkenny’s mental health: Online counselling services report massive 1,000% rise in calls

By Kilkenny Now 30th April 2020 0

There has been an unprecedented burst in people seeking online mental health support in Kilkenny since the beginning of the Coronavirus pandemic with stress over exams and loneliness being the main areas of concern. One service for young people has seen nearly a 100% increase in calls to its service, while there has been a […]