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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 14th March 2020 0

Kieran Delaney Ballybeigh, Tullaroan, Kilkenny Kieran Delaney, Ballybeigh, Tullaroan, Co. Kilkenny. Peacefully after a short illness at St. James’ Hospital, Dublin on Thursday 12th March 2020. Predeceased by his parents Johnny and Molly. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing family brothers Paddy, Jack and Mick, sister Noreen, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces,

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Glanbia reveals prices it will pay Kilkenny milk farmers as fears grow over Covid-19

By Kilkenny Now 14th March 2020 0

The spread of coronavirus is affecting dairly supply chains and trade, the head of local diary giant Glanbia has said. Glanbia Chairman Martin Keane added: “Our immediate priorities are to ensure the safety of our people and to assist our farmer suppliers and customers to work through the challenges. We urge everyone to follow the […]

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Prices at Kilkenny pumps set to fall as retailer announces 10c fuel cut

By Kilkenny Now 14th March 2020 0

Fuel prices are set to fall across Kilkenny. It follows the announcement by one of the country’s biggest fuel retailers that they will slash prices by up to 10c per litre. Applegreen, which has three forecourts in Kilkenny city and county, annoucned the measure in response to falling crude oil prices. Fuel suppliers have been […]

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Woman distraught after thieves stole parts of her car after it broke down on Kilkenny motorway

By Kilkenny Now 13th March 2020 0

Sneaky thieves stolen parts off a broken down car that was parked up on the side of a Kilkenny motorway. The theft occured on the M9 motorway near Dunkitt just after 6pm last Thursday. The female driver had parked the car with the intention of collecting it the following day. But when she returned to […]

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COVID-19 LATEST: 20 new cases of Coronavirus confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 13th March 2020 0

Twenty new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening – bringing to 90 the total number of coronavirus cases in the Republic so far. Nine new cases have been confirmed in Northern Ireland, bringing the total there to 29. Of the 20 new cases in the Republic, six are associated with travel and 12 were […]

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WINE O’CLOCK: A nice, light white from the home of red

By Kilkenny Now 13th March 2020 0

The Languedoc region of France has been producing wine since Adam and Eve decided apples were too risky and tried growing grapes instead. But it is only in relatively recent years that its wines have become easily available in Ireland. We are most familiar with its reds, many of which come with the word Languedoc […]

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‘Double child benefit payments to working parents’ – Kilkenny TD

By Kilkenny Now 13th March 2020 Post a comment

A Kilkenny TD has called on the Government to double child benefit payments to working parents to ease the financial burden caused by the Covid-19 emergency. Sinn Féin poll topper Kathleen Funchion said the spread of the coronavirus will hit many hard-pressed parents in the pocket. Deputy Funchion said: “I would ask the department to […]

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Out in force: Gardai unveil emergency measures to combat spread of Covid-19

By Kilkenny Now 13th March 2020 0

An Garda Síochána today announced a series of emergency measures combat the spread of the coronavirus. Garda Commissioner Drew Harris said the measures are needed “to maximise our operational availability and support other vital public services”. The measures include: *A contingency roster will go into effect from next Monday; *Annual leave for personnel will

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Man in court over Kilkenny hit-and-run which left victim with ‘life-changing’ injuries

By Kilkenny Now 13th March 2020 0

A man will appear in court this afternoon on charges relating to a hit-and-run incident in county Kilkenny last month in which a man suffered life-altering injuries. The incident happened in the early hours of Saturday, February 15, near Ballymack Cross on the Callan Road. Two male pedestrians were out walking when a car suddenly […]

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Cheltenham Day 4: 70,000 gather for final day despite Covid-19 spread, Al Boum Photo to finish as double Gold Cup winner

By Kilkenny Now 13th March 2020 0

It is now with curious amazement this article has made it to day four of the Cheltenham Festival. With all that is going on in sport, and indeed societal-wise, seeing up to 70,000 thronged together, it feels akin to Nero fiddling as Rome burned. Only time will tell with the returning race goers whether the […]