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BREAKING: Fourth person found guilty in relation to murder of Kilkenny granny

By Kilkenny Now 28th February 2020 0

A 43-old-man has become the third person convicted for assisting the murder of a Kilkenny grandmother whose body was dismembered and spread around the Wicklow Mountains. Keith Johnston has today been found guilty of impeding the apprehension or prosecution of Kieran Greene who earlier this week was found guilty of killing Patricia O’Connor, a 62-year-old […]

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Exciting new chapter as Kilkenny libraries invite public to first ever Open Day

By Kilkenny Now 28th February 2020 0

It’s not just all about reading tomes under hushed tones anymore. Kilkenny’s Libraries are about much more than that. Tomorrow Kilkenny Library Services will use the first ever National Library Open Day to invite people to come and see what their local library has to offer. Libraries across the county will host a select showcase […]

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Surprise in store as new charity shop opens in Kilkenny city this morning

By Kilkenny Now 28th February 2020 0

A charity that offers care and support to young children undergoing treatment and respite to their parents and families is to officially open its new charity store in Kilkenny this morning. The opening coincides with the birthday of the boy the charity was created for – Jack Irwin. The founder of the Jack and Jill […]

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Wheels in motion: Kilkenny company launches new airport service, creating 70 jobs

By Kilkenny Now 28th February 2020 0

The new 24-hour-a-day Dublin Airport passenger service operated by a Kilkenny company will take its first passengers next week. Dublin Express, a new venture from Bernard Kavanagh Coaches Urlingford, in conjunction with giant UK coach operator National Express, will result in the creation of 70 new jobs. The news service will begin operations next Tuesday, […]

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First case of coronavirus is confirmed in Ireland

By Kilkenny Now 27th February 2020 0

The first case of coronavirus has been confirmed in Ireland. The patient is currently being treated in isolation at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast after they arrived in the country through Dublin Airport. It is understood the patient is an adult. The news was confirmed during a briefing by Northern Ireland’s Public Health Agency this […]

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Kilkenny homeowner terrified as masked men break into his home and steal cash

By Kilkenny Now 27th February 2020 0

A county Kilkenny homeowner was subjected to a terrifying ordeal after masked burglars broke into his home and made off with his cash. The break-in occurred at a house in the Castleview area of Gowran between 9pm and 9.45pm last Thursday. A local Garda spokesperson confirmed: “The culprits forced two doors open in order to […]

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WEATHER WARNING: Hair we go again! Now Storm Jorge set to batter Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 27th February 2020 0

Is there is no end in sight to the rain? Well, it appears not for this weekend anyhow as Met Éireann has issued yet more rain and wind warnings for Kilkenny. There is the also of flooding also as Storm Jorge is set to batter Ireland over the coming days and is rapidly approaching the […]

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Wage divide: Kilkenny workers have 26% less disposable income than people in Dublin

By Kilkenny Now 27th February 2020 0

Workers in Kilkenny have a staggering 26% less disposable income that our counterparts in Dublin. And we lag significantly behind the national average (11%) when it comes to the cash left in our pockets after tax. The stark figures are revealed in the latest Central Statistics Office ‘County Income and Regional GDP’ report. According to […]

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Kilkenny Vs Laois: League clash now fixed for UPMC Nowlan Park

By Kilkenny Now 27th February 2020 0

The Kilkenny veruss Laois National Hurling League match scheduled for this Sunday has had a change of venue. At the request of Laois GAA the game, originally scheduled for O’Moore Park in Portlaoise, has now been moved to UPMC Nowlan Park. The request came as the pitch at the Laois county ground is unplayable due […]

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BREAKING: Daughter found guilty of assisting in murder of Kilkenny granny

By Kilkenny Now 27th February 2020 0

The daughter of a murdered Kilkenny grandmother whose body was dismembered and spread around the Wicklow Mountains has been found guilty of impeding the apprehension or prosecution of the murderer. Louise O’Connor (41) of Millmount Court, Dundrum Road, Dublin 14, is the third person found guilty in relation to the murder of Patricia O’Connor (nee […]