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MICHAEL WOLSEY: Thanks, folks, for looking after us

By Kilkenny Now 18th March 2020 0

Last week, when the country took its first steps towards lockdown, I was glad the message came from Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, not Taoiseach Micheál Martin or Taoiseach Mary Lou McDonald. I do not mean to disparage these leaders; I am sure they would have handled the task well.  But a new government and a new taoiseach […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 18th March 2020 0

James Devereux Knocktopher, Kilkenny / Ardfinnan, Tipperary James Devereux, Knocktopher, Co. Kilkenny and formerly of Gormanstown, Ardfinnan, Co. Tipperary. Former Principal of Scoil Aireagail, Ballyhale. Peacefully at his home on Tuesday 17th March 2020, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Ellen and dear father of Helena, John, Theresa, Ann, Edmond and

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UPDATE: Three men arrested in relation to hit and run death of mother of three

By Kilkenny Now 18th March 2020 0

Three men suspected of going for a pint after killing a woman in a hit and run after robbing a convenience store, have been arrested. Jacqueline McGovern, a 54-year-old mum of three in Killiney, was killed instantly when a getaway car used in a robbery mounted a pavement and struck her in Killiney, county Dublin […]

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Kilkenny man jailed for 18 months following farm burglary which led to Garda chopper hunt

By Kilkenny Now 18th March 2020 0

A Kilkenny man has been handed an 18-month jail sentence for a farm robbery where the owner and his son took on five intruders which led to a manhunt involving the garda helicopter. Edward Carthy (25), of 27 Rioch Street, Kilkenny was sentenced to three-years in prison with the final 18-months suspended for burglary and […]

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Irish Water asks Kilkenny residents to conserve water and bin wipes

By Kilkenny Now 18th March 2020 0

Kilkenny residents are being asked to conserve water but are being assured there will be no issues arising with the safety of the water supply. People are also being asked to bin antisceptic wipes rather than flush them down toilets, as wipes are hard to move and can block up the drains. Irish Water has […]

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Taoiseach tells Nation that Covid-19 crisis is likely extend ‘well beyond March 29’

By Kilkenny Now 17th March 2020 0

In an unprecedented St Patrick’s Day address to the Nation, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar tonight admitted that the Covid-19 crisis may extend well beyond March 29 and could extend into the Summer. In a rallying cry against the emergency, he asked everyone to remember to keep their distance from each other and that social distancing is […]

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Conmen pretending to be from Red Cross preying on Kilkenny elderly in fake coronavirus test scam

By Kilkenny Now 17th March 2020 0

Some scurrilous people have been praying on South Kilkenny and Waterford’s elderly pretending to be the local Red Cross, in an effort to relieve them of their money. Late last night it came to the attention of the Waterford Branch of the Red Cross that con-artist were going door-to-door impersonating Red Cross members, asking for […]

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WATCH: Don’t rain on my parade – A poignant St Patrick’s Day in Kilkenny celebrated in ways never seen before

By Kilkenny Now 17th March 2020 0

People in Kilkenny and all over the country are coming up with innovative ways to celebrate St Patrick’s Day while adhering to social distancing. In Kilkenny, Cats supporters have been flocking to online watch parties to relive the successes of the county’s hurlers over the years and interacting while watching the action, some even predicting […]

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COVID-19 UPDATE: Total hits 292 as 69 new cases confirmed in Republic

By Kilkenny Now 17th March 2020 0

There are now 292 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Republic of Ireland after 69 people tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours. The 69 new cases includes 29 males and 40 females, 48 are in the east of the country, 13 are in the south, five are in north west and three are […]

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Ring, don’t visit – Kilkenny’s healthcare facilities closed to visitors

By Kilkenny Now 17th March 2020 0

District and community hospitals, residential care centres for the elderly, accommodation units for those with disabilities and inpatient and continuing care facilities for mental health in Kilkenny have now had strict visitor restrictions imposed upon them. The decision was made late last night by the Health Service Executive (HSE) and South East Community Healthcare to