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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 19th February 2022 0

Hilda FLYNN Monteen, Crettyard, Castlecomer, Kilkenny/ Ballinabranna, Carlow / Terenure, Dublin Flynn Monteen, Crettyard, Carlow, formerly of Ballinabrannagh, Carlow, and Corrib Road, Terenure, Dublin. 14th February 2022. Hilda much loved mother of David. Sadly missed by her many friends and neighbours. Reposing at her residence from 5pm until 9pm Friday. Removal at

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MICHAEL WOLSEY: Time we told An Taisce to mind its own business

By Kilkenny Now 19th February 2022 0

Ireland’s planning system is cumbersome and costly. Local authorities make decisions, Bord Pleanála may overrule them and the dispute can end up in court. Sometimes the verdict will be appealed to a higher court, as happened with the proposal for a cheese plant at Belview, in south Kilkenny. The process can take years , two […]

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Vandals smash in front window of Kilkenny house as owner slept

By Kilkenny Now 19th February 2022 0

A shocked Kilkenny city resident was woken from their sleep after vandals smashed in the front window of their home in the early hours of the morning. Local gardai confirmed they are investigating a case of criminal danage following the incident at a property at The Haven on Newpark Drive. A Garda source told KilkennyNow: […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 18th February 2022 0

Patricia (Trish) GRANT (née Lannon]) Ardmore Park, Ballygeg, Waterford City/Carrigeen, Kilkenny Patricia (Trish) Grant née Lannon Ardmore Park Ballybeg Waterford Formerly of Carrigeen, Co. Kilkenny Late of Ardkeen Hospital Thursday, 17th February 2022. Predeceased by her husband Jim and her sister Bernie. Will be sadly missed by her loving children Margaret, John and

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Man killed by falling tree while clearing debris caused by Storm Eunice

By Kilkenny Now 18th February 2022 0

A man has died after he was struck by a falling tree while working to clear debris caused by Storm Eunice. The incident happened in the Ballythomas area of county Wexford late this morning. It is understood the man, who is reported to have been aged in his 50s, was working with a colleague clearing […]

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Car-azy canine gives Garda paws for thought

By Kilkenny Now 18th February 2022 0

This Garda was clearing barking up the wrong tree if he was looking to dish out some ruff justice to this car-loving canine. Waterford-based officer Joe Costello looked happy enough that his new furry friend was complying with road traffic provisions when he stopped for a chat while on duty in the city.

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KILKENNY WEATHER: ‘Rain, sleet and snow’ to follow in wake of Storm Eunice

By Kilkenny Now 18th February 2022 0

Met Éireann has wanred of “very windy or stormy” weather over Kilkenny and the rest of the country today as Ireland feels the impact of Storm Eunice. A weather alert will remain in place until 11am, and the national forecaster warned of further falls of rain, sleet and snow throughout the day, with “blizzard-like conditions […]

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WEATHER WARNING: Orange alert issued for Kilkenny as Storm Eunice approaches

By Kilkenny Now 17th February 2022 0

An orange weather alert has been issued for Kilkenny as Storm Eunice approaches tonight. The storm warning issued by Met Éireann will take effect at 3am and remains in place until 11am tomorrow. Four counties – Cork, Kerry, Clare and neighbouring Waterford – have been upgraded to a red storm alert. The chair of the […]

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LATEST: Mask rule in shops and public places to end – NPHET

By Kilkenny Now 17th February 2022 2

The National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) has agreed the requirement to wear masks in most areas should end. The recommendation, which is likely to be accepted by Government, mean mandated mask wearing will no longer apply in schools, on public transport, taxis, in retail premises and in public offices. It would also no longer […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 17th February 2022 0

Roberta (Bertie) DUNPHY (née White) ‘Echoes’, The Green, Ballyragget Roberta (Bertie) Dunphy (Nee White), died 16th February 2022, surrounded by the loving staff in the SMU unit at St. Lukes Hospital, Kilkenny. Deeply regretted by Her loving husband Jack, children Juanita Dwayne and Zita, daughter-in-law Marie, Grandchildren Alex, Oscar, Muireann, Lucy and