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WEATHER FORECAST: Kilkenny’s in for another wet and wild week as temperatures plummet again

By Kilkenny Now 9th March 2020 0

We hate to be the bearers of bad news folks, but it appears we’re not going to see any let-up in the foul ‘Spring’ weather we’ve endured in recent weeks. Met Éireann has warned Kilkenny is likely to be drenched by more wintry showers over the coming days as temperatures plummet to freezing again. The […]

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WARNING: Car thieves target precious metal in hybrid vehicles in Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 8th March 2020 0

Gardai have urged Kilkenny motorists, particularly owners of hybrid vehicles, to be vigilant following an upsurge in thefts of valuable car parts in recent weeks. There has been a significant rise in the theft of catalytic converters and the precious metal palladium from cars over the past year, especially in the case of of hybrid […]

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CORONAVIRUS: Woman in east of country among two new cases of Covid-19

By Kilkenny Now 8th March 2020 0

Two more cases of coronavirus have been confirmed this evening, bringing to 21 the number of people affected by Covid-19 so far. The Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) this evening confirmed the new cases, both of which were transmitted in the community. One of the patients is a female in the east of the country. […]

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Rat droppings found in X-Ray machine at regional hospital: report

By Kilkenny Now 8th March 2020 0

A pest control company discovered rat droppings in an X-ray machine at the regional hospital during an inspection last year, according to a report published today. The rat droppings were found in the X-ray machine, which was located in a portable cabin at the back of the University Hospital Waterford (UHW) last January, the Irish […]

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Let’s go Lego! Fun for all the family in Kilkenny’s Medieval Mile Museum this Spring

By Kilkenny Now 8th March 2020 Post a comment

If you’re looking for something a bit different to do with the kids  this Spring, then head on down to Kilkenny’s Medieval Mile Museum. As part of its LEGO® Hunt you’ll find Tutankhamun, William the Marshall, gladiator Gluteus Maximus, Linda the osteoarchaeologist, Tom the tour guide and Erik the Viking  all hiding out there. Funny bios […]

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Green light for new hotel just off Ring Road in Kilkenny city

By Kilkenny Now 8th March 2020 0

A new 16-bed hotel in Kilkenny, reflecting the changing needs of tourism and business consumers, has been granted planning permission by the local authority. The innovative new development is set to be built on land just off the Ring Road in the Hebron Industrial Estate at Leggettsrath. The aparthotel will comprise of 15 two-bedroom hotel […]

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Only Fools and Dancers: Boycie supports Kilkenny’s Taggy ahead of DWTS quarter-final

By Kilkenny Now 7th March 2020 0

All-Ireland winner Aidan ‘Taggy’ Fogarty has picked up support from an unlikely fan ahead of Sundays’ Dancing With The Stars quarter-final. In a hilarious video, Only Fools And Horses’ Boycie, played by actor John Challis, says that he and on-screen wife Marlene “wish him all the luck in the world” before urging viewers to vote […]

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Kilkenny councillor wants St Patrick’s Day parade called off

By Kilkenny Now 7th March 2020 0

Kilkenny councillor David Fitzgerald has called for the St Patrick’s Parade in the city to be cancelled. The Fine Gael member made the call on twitter despite the official position of the Government being that all major events should go ahead. Despite the official HSE position on #COVIDー19 #coronavirus #kilkenny ‘s St Patricks day parade […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 7th March 2020 0

Michael Brennan Kilkenny Street, Castlecomer, Kilkenny It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle, Michael Brennan (The Miko), who passed away, peacefully, at his home in Castlecomer, surrounded by his family. Sadly missed by his wife Peggy, daughter Patricia, sons Kieran, John and

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Puppy love: Kilkenny animal lovers urged to support ISPCA’s #HappyTails for mini-marathon

By Kilkenny Now 7th March 2020 0

Animal lovers in Waterford are being urged to support the ISPCA ahead of this year’s Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon on May 31. Bloggers Laura Young and Holly White (pictured) along with thousands of other women will be helping help the ISPCA continue to rescue, rehabilitate and responsibly rehome some of Ireland’s most cruelly treated and […]