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‘No need’ for Kilkenny’s 19,000 asthma and COPD sufferers to panic buy drugs

By Kilkenny Now 22nd March 2020 7

The 18,000-plus  people in Kilkenny with respiratory issues are being urged not to stockpile their medication in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. There are 7,347 people with asthma in Kilkenny and the 10,916 people with COPD, according to the Asthma Society who assured local sufferers: “There is no national shortage of asthma and COPD […]

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BREAKING: Kilkenny’s notorious ‘road of death’ closed after two-car collision

By Kilkenny Now 22nd March 2020 0

The so called ‘road of death’ outside Piltown was temporarily closed after a two-car collision this morning. The crash occurred near the flyover outside the county Kilkenny village on the N24 at around 10.30am this morning. The stretch of road is a notroious accident blackspot that has been the scene of several fatal collisions. Two […]

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SPONSORED: Grogan & Brown Artisan Butchers – Kilkenny’s finest foods at the click of a button

By Kilkenny Now 22nd March 2020 0

An innovative digital service launched by Kilkenny’s award-winning Grogan & Brown Artisan Butchers is proving to be a huge hit with customers who appreciate great food, but also lead very busy lives during the week. Grogan & Brown Artisan Butchers pioneered their ‘Click and Collect’ service over the past year, and in recent months they’ve […]

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Kilkenny Council to reduce rent for tenants who lost jobs due to Covid-19 crisis

By Kilkenny Now 22nd March 2020 Post a comment

People paying rent to Kilkenny County Council who may have lost their jobs due to the coronavirus crisis are being told not to worry as the local authority will look at redcuing their payments to adapt to the current circumstances. In just the last week, more than 150,000 Irish workers have lost their jobs and […]

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COVID-19 UPDATE: 102 new cases confirmed as number of tests passes the 10,000 mark

By Kilkenny Now 21st March 2020 0

More than 10,000 Covid-19 tests have been conducted in the Republic of Ireland while the number of people who have contracted the virus has reached 785, the Department of Health said this evening. A further 102 new cases of coronavirus were confirmed in the last 24 hours. Chief clinical officer Dr Colm Henry said that […]

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‘We must act now to save local radio stations’ – KCLR boss calls for urgent action

By Kilkenny Now 21st March 2020 0

The chief executive of KCLR has called on the Government to act now to support local radio stations in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic or the industry faces losing hundreds of jobs. John Purcell, who is also the chairman of the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland group, said Government support was “urgently” needed to keep […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 21st March 2020 0

Ellen (Sadie) Walsh Upper Main Street, Gowran, Kilkenny Walsh Ellen (Sadie), Upper Main Street , Gowran, Co. Kilkenny, peacefully in Gowran Abbey Nursing Home Gowran Kilkenny, in her 94th year. She died on Thursday 19th March 2020. Deeply regretted by her loving sons Seamus, Liam, and Noel, daughter Margaret, grandchildren, greatgrandchildren,son in law,daughters in law,

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COVID-19: Expert tips to help Kilkenny businesses survive coronavirus crisis

By Kilkenny Now 21st March 2020 0

By DAVID LEYDON Conserving cash is now a critical priority for many businesses. The coronavirus crisis is having a devastating impact on society and also across the economy. Leadership teams need to make decisions and act decisively. Firstly, acting now to slow down the spread of Covid-19 is the responsibility of every business. Protecting your […]

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Popular Kilkenny book store finds way to beat Covid-19 shutdown

By Kilkenny Now 21st March 2020 0

Kilkenny’s best-known book store is operating a delivery service for customers throughout the Covid-19 emergency. The Book Centre on High Street shut its doors on Monday as part of the national drive to combat the spread of the coronavirus. However, innovative staff at the store are adapting to the new Covid-19 reality and have been […]

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Burglars make off with equipment from sports club in South Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 20th March 2020 0

A sports club which caters for over 200 people, and many young people in South Kilkenny, was targeted by burglars who made off with grounds maintenance equipment. Burglars broke into a storage unit at the Carrick-on-Suir Rugby club in Tybroughney, county Kilkenny sometime after a training session on Tuesday, March 10. At 10am the following […]