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COVID-19 LATEST: Two more deaths as 219 new cases of Coronavirus are confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 23rd March 2020 0

Two more people have died from the coronavirus as 219 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening. The Department of Health confirmed the latest and fatalities at its daily briefing to media. It brings the total number of deaths in Ireland to six, and the total number of Covid-19 cases in the Republic to […]

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Stout defence: Kilkenny bar staff and elderly affected by Covid-19 to benefit from €1.5m Guinness fund

By Kilkenny Now 23rd March 2020 0

Kilkenny bar staff and vulnerable elderly people affected by the Covid-19 crisis are to benefit from a €1.5 million fund set-up by Guinness. The fund will see €1.2 million go to support those working in the pub trade while another €300,000 is to be  given to elderly vulnerable people through a partnership with ALONE. “We […]

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Boy (8) attacked by Rottweiler dogs at his home dies

By Kilkenny Now 23rd March 2020 0

An eight-year-old boy who was attacked by two dogs at his home in Tallaght, Dublin over the weekend has died. The boy was attacked by two Rottweiler dogs at around 4pm on Sunday afternoon. The dog warden was notified and the dogs were confiscated and put to sleep. The emergency services responded to a 999 […]

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COVID-19: Stricter social distancing rules on way after weekend gatherings

By Kilkenny Now 23rd March 2020 0

Stricter rules concerning social distancing and public gatherings could be put in place around Kilkenny after health officials were horrified to see so many flouting the guidelines over the weekend. Videos and pictures went viral online of people flocking to popular tourist hotspots all across the country, seemingly ignoring the two-metre distancing guidance. Other videos

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McDonald’s closure creates crisis for Kilkenny farmers and meat producers

By Kilkenny Now 23rd March 2020 0

Beef farmers and meat factory workers in Kilkenny have woken to an uncertain future after the world’s largest fast-food chain announced its immediate closure, creating a massive hole in local production. McDonald’s has announced it will temporarily close all its restaurants in the UK and Ireland by 7pm this evening as a result of the […]

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Food for thought: Kilkenny restaurants can sign up to Just Eat for free as it launches €1m fund to support food industry

By Kilkenny Now 23rd March 2020 Post a comment

Kilkenny restaurants who have been forced to close or who are only offering delivery services to customers can avail of €1m worth of supports from Just Eat. The home delivery service firm announced the package of measures which will be available for the next 30 days, including reduced commissions for independent restaurants already on the Just […]

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KILKENNY WEATHER: Better late than never – Spring has finally sprung!

By Kilkenny Now 23rd March 2020 3

Spring, it appears, has finally sprung in Kilkenny! Yesterday images flashed across social media like wildfire after thousands of people across the country ignored Covid-19 warnings about the need to maintain social distancing. The weather was obviously a major factor as rare blue skies and sunshine resulted in an exodus outdoors. People are being urged […]

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Plans to expand new family housing development on outskirts of Kilkenny city

By Kilkenny Now 22nd March 2020 Post a comment

The company behind a new housing development currently under construction on the outskirts of Kilkenny city has applied to the local authority to bulid more homes on the site. In January, Kilkenny County Council gave the green light for the construction of 44 new family homes at Rath Ullord, New Orchard, Newtown on the Bonnettsrath […]

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COVID-19 LATEST: Fourth person dies as 121 new cases are confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 22nd March 2020 17

A fourth person has died from the coronavirus as 121 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening. The Department of Health confirmed the latest fatality and coronavirus cases shortly after 6pm. It brings to 906 the total number of Covid-19 cases in the country. Meanwhile, a second patient with Covid-19 has died in Northern […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 22nd March 2020 Post a comment

Richard (Dick) DOHERTY  Ballyrobin, Ferrybank Doherty; Ballyrobin, Ferrybank & late of Davidstown, Glenmore, Co Kilkenny, 21st March 2020. Dick passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his sister Mary, brothers Jimmy, Paddy & John. Deeply regretted by his wife Bessie, son Séan daughters Mary, Bethann, Leoine & Elenor,