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COVID-19 UPDATE: A further 126 cases of coronavirus confirmed in Republic

By Kilkenny Now 20th March 2020 0

Another 126 people have been diagnosed with Covid-19 in the Republic of Ireland, the Department of Health said this evening. There are now 683 confirmed cases of the virus here while three people have died from the disease. Of those, 12 people have admitted to intensive care units while 140 people in total were admitted […]

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WINE O’CLOCK: What to drink at a social distance

By Kilkenny Now 20th March 2020 Post a comment

I asked an elderly neighbour if she intended to take advantage of the local supermarket’s scheme to admit only pensioners for the first hour of shopping each day. “It’s no use to me,” she said. “They don’t sell wine that early.” If the early bird can’t get the wine, somebody else must be snapping it up, for there are empty

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Kilkenny businesses hit by Covid-19 to get three-month rates deferral

By Kilkenny Now 20th March 2020 0

Kilkenny businesses affected by the Covid-19 outbreak will be able to defer commercial rates by three months, it has been announced. According to a statement released by the Government, it has come to an agreement with local authorities to postpone collection of the payments from the most immediately impacted businesses in the retail, hospitality, leisure […]

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Covid-19 frontline: Kilkenny Garda Division boosted by 30 new recruits to combat Coronavirus

By Kilkenny Now 20th March 2020 0

Kilkenny is expected to get new 30 mew gardai to bolster its ranks as the country prepares for a surge in Covid-19 cases. It is expected to be announced that the Kilkenny/Carlow Garda division is to receive 16 graduates, fast-tracked into service to combat the growing coronavirus emergency, while 14 serving members of the force […]

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‘Help us help you’ – our nurses’ emotional appeal as they prepare for surge in Covid-19 cases

By Kilkenny Now 20th March 2020 0

Brave nurses at our regional hospital have sent a powerful message to the peolpe of Kilkenny and the South East as they brace themselves for the expected surge in coronavirus cases over the coming days and weeks. Last night it was confirmed that a third person has died from Covid-19 as the number of confirmed […]

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WEATHER FORECAST: Finally, Kilkenny can look forward to a dry and sunny weekend

By Kilkenny Now 20th March 2020 0

Just when they told us it wasn’t safe to go outside … the weather finally settles! Kilkenny and most of the country can finally look forward to some settled weather over the weekend and into next week, according to the national forecaster. In its latest forecast, Met Éireann said high pressure will keep our weather […]

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Garda chopper joins in massive manhunt on Kilkenny border, suspect arrested in field

By Kilkenny Now 19th March 2020 0

A huge manhunt involving the police helicopter took place on the Kilkenny border last night after a man caused extensive damage to a business. Members of the Kilkenny-Carlow Garda Division were called to a burglary taking place at the NCT Testing Centre on O’Brien’s Road in Carlow Town last night. At 11.50pm gardai entered the […]

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COVID-19 LATEST: Nowlan Park to be used as drive-thru test centre, surge in new cases, third person dies from virus

By Kilkenny Now 19th March 2020 0

A third person has died from Covid-19 as a surge of new cases were confirmed across the country this evening. The number of confirmed cases has risen by 191, bringing the total to 557 in the Republic, according to the Department of Health. Northern Ireland earlier recorded the first death of a patient with Covid-19. […]

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Kilkenny’s hero cancer campaigner named ‘Celebrity Mother of the Year’

By Kilkenny Now 19th March 2020 0

Kilkenny’s heroic cancer campaigner Vicky Phelan has been recognised for her advocacy work and work as a mother, after the public deemed her Irish Mother of the Year. This morning, the RTÉ Guide announced the winner of the Celebrity Mother of the Year, an award voted on by the public – and the public chose […]

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COVID-19: Government to announce ban on evictions and rent increases

By Kilkenny Now 19th March 2020 0

The Government is set to announce a three-month ban on evictions and rent increases. Reports of the measures to help tenants emerged as the Dáil met today to push through unprecedented new emergency laws as part of the fight to combat the coronavirus crisis. RTÉ reported that Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy is to unveil legislation […]