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Former Northern Ireland deputy first minister Seamus Mallon passes away

By Kilkenny Now 24th January 2020 0

Former Northern Ireland deputy first minister, SDLP deputy leader and civil rights campaigner Seamus Mallon has died. Mr Mallon passed away in his home county of Armagh this afternoon following illness. He was 83-years-old. He was one of the major forces behind the signing of the Good Friday Agreement and went on to serve as […]

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WINE O’CLOCK: Would you like to say ‘hola’ to red wine with cola?

By Kilkenny Now 24th January 2020 0

Spain devotes more land to growing vines than any other country in Europe but produces considerably less wine than France or Italy. The discrepancy is largely down to climate. The rain in Spain stays mainly in the plain, or so the song has it, but not a lot falls on the baked plains of La […]

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Colin Fennelly will lead Cats’ bid to claw back Liam MacCarthy for Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 24th January 2020 0

All-Star forward Colin Fennelly will captain the Kilkenny hurlers for the coming season. The four-time All-Ireland winner at intercounty level and two-time All-Star was put forward by his club to captain the Cats in 2020, taking over from Ballyhale Shamrocks teammate TJ Reid. The news broke shortly after the shock news that Henry Shefflin is […]

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BREAKING: After 20 long days and marathon rescue operation, body of missing fisherman is finally recovered

By Kilkenny Now 24th January 2020 0

After 20 torturous days for the family of missing fisherman Willie Whelan, they now have some closure after his body was finally recovered from sea off the coast of Waterford. After a near 48-hour recovery mission of the sunken trawler, The Alize, Mr Whelan’s body was finally brought back to the surface by members of […]

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Neglected horses in Kilkenny linked to children to allow owners escape prosecution

By Kilkenny Now 24th January 2020 0

The owners of horses left neglected in Kilkenny city are avoiding prosecution by linking the animals’ documents to young children. The revelation emerged as gardai in the city rounded over a dozen horses in the city over the past week. As a result of their efforts, several of these have already been re-homed. However, their […]

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Peak performance: South Eastern Mountain Rescue complete 500 callouts

By Kilkenny Now 24th January 2020 0

The South Eastern Mountain Rescue (SEMRA), which has been assisting people getting into difficulty in the Galtee and Comeragh Mountains for over 40 years, has just responded to its 500th callout. Founded in 1977 following a light air craft crash in the Galtee Mountains when members of different hillwalking groups came together to form a […]

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SPONSORED: MacDonagh Junction – a magical shopping centre and much, much more

By Kilkenny Now 24th January 2020 0

MacDonagh Junction is the largest shopping centre in the South East. But that is a massive under-statement for the Kilkenny centre is so much more. It is a cultural hub, an entertainment base, a tourist attraction and a place where people meet to eat and enjoy everything from a quick coffee to a leisurely gourmet […]

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Kilkenny family left terrified as gang of youths smash front window of home

By Kilkenny Now 24th January 2020 0

A local family was left shaken after a gang of youth smashed in the front window of their home in Kilkenny city. The incident occurred at a house in Riverview in Kilkenny city at around 8.30pm last Saturday when the youths threw stones at the house. Kilkenny gardai said it is unclear why the house […]

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WEEKEND WEATHER: Warning amid forecasts of ‘snow showers’ and ‘thunder’

By Kilkenny Now 24th January 2020 0

Kilkenny motorists have been urged to drive  slowly and safely as Met Éireann warned there is a risk of “snow showers” and “thunder” this weekend. The thick blanket of fog that covered the county and most of the country yesterday will continue to hang over Ireland this morning, making driving conditions treacherous in parts. However, […]

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Shock as Henry Shefflin announces resignation as Ballyhale manager

By Kilkenny Now 23rd January 2020 0

Kilkenny legend Henry Shefflin tonight resigned as manager of Ballyhale Shamrocks. The surprise announcement comes just days after Sheflin led the club to a record eighth All-Ireland title. The Ballyhale coach told Ballyhale players of his plans tonight, citing family and work commitments. Henry Shefflin earned 10 Celtic Crosses, 11 All-Stars and three Hurler of […]