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Bike and power tools stolen during break-in at Kilkenny house

By Kilkenny Now 22nd February 2022 0

Thieves break into a house property in the city and made off with a bicycle and valuable power tools. Gardai said the theft occurred at a “domestic garage” in the Flagmount area sometime between 7.30pm on Thursday and 8pm on Friday. They estimate the stolen goods are valued at around €1,000. A local Garda source […]

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WCFE – Waterford College of Further Education Annual Health Week

By Kilkenny Now 22nd February 2022 Post a comment

WCFE held its annual Health Week recently. Three full days of events were open to both staff and students and included seminars, talks, yoga, meditation, sound healing, circuit training and overall good fun. WCFE prioritises the wellbeing of its staff and students and Health Week gives prominence to health and wellness for the college community. […]

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Funding boost for Kilkenny community groups

By Kilkenny Now 21st February 2022 Post a comment

Kilkenny community groups have been alloacted almost €300,000 in funding. The money is part of the Community Activities Fund (CAF), which provides grants to community groups to help with running costs such as utility bills, purchase equipment and to pay for repairs and improvements to facilities. Kilkenny Local Community Development Committee received an allocation of […]

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Hair we go again! Kilkenny braced for more gales and unsettled weather

By Kilkenny Now 21st February 2022 0

It will be a very blustery week ahead with strong gales and unsettled conditions forecast for Kilkenny and the rest of the country. In its latest forecast, Met Éireann said this morning will be “very windy with strong to gale force” winds. but these will ease and move westwards thoughout the day. The national forecaster […]

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LATEST: Lowest number of Covid patients in ICU in five months

By Kilkenny Now 20th February 2022 0

The number of people with Covid-19 being treated in intensive care units is now at its lowest level in five months. The Department of Health this evening confirmed there are 52 patients with Covid-19 in ICUs around the country as of 11.30am this morning, a drop of three from yesterday. Overall there were 595 people […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 20th February 2022 0

Daniel (Danny) CULLETON  Rathduff, Ballyragget Daniel (Danny) Culleton, Rathduff, Ballyragget, Co. Kilkenny, Died peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family, on Friday 18th February 2022. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Teresa, sons Alan, Jonathan and Oliver, Daughter Janet, Daughters-in-Law, Son-in-Law, Grandchildren, Brother Joe, sister Peggy,

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 20th February 2022 0

Roderick (Roddy) CARROLL  Killarney, Thomastown The death has taken place of Roderick (Roddy) Carroll, Killarney ,Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny and formerly of Ladyswell Danesfort, Co Kilkenny peacefully on Saturday 19th February 2022. Predeceased by his brother Larry and sister Mary (Breen). Sadly missed by his wife Kathleen, daughters Anne Marie, Aileen and Diane, son Bill,

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Kilkenny’s fine diners keep coveted Michelin stars

By Kilkenny Now 20th February 2022 Post a comment

Kilkenny’s internationally renowned fine diners have retained their coveted Michelin Stars. The Michelin Guide this week confirmed 22 22 Irish restaurants have retained their glory from last year, as well as new entries to the list. The Michelin Great Britain & Ireland Guide includes 22 Irish restaurants that have retained their glory from last year, […]

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Kilkenny named one of Europe’s ‘most charming medieval cities’

By Kilkenny Now 20th February 2022 Post a comment

Kilkenny has been namd one of Europe’s “most charming medieval towns and cities”. The Marble City ranks alongside the likes of Bern in Switzerland, Bologna in Italy, and Colmar in France in a new top 20 survey carried out by Travel Mag. The publication noted that not only is Kilkenny home to one of the […]

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Heat is on for stove thieves who broke into county Kilkenny yard

By Kilkenny Now 19th February 2022 0

Thieves broke into a yard in county Kilkenny and made off with stoves. The theft occurred at the old council yard ay Ballykeoghan, Kilmacow sometime between 1am and 2pm on Tuesday. Anyone with information is asked to contact Mooncoin Garda Station.