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Leading Kilkenny blogger cooks up a storm at ‘Cook Off’ with top model Roz Purcell

By Kilkenny Now 1st March 2020 0

As Storm Jorge was raging across the country, a leading Kilkenny blogger was cooking up a different type of storm under the watchful eye of top model and nutritionalist Roz Purcell. Laura Warren, who runs the website http://www.elitelivingnutrition.com which specialises in health and nutrition coaching, was one of five contestants chosen to take part in […]

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BREAKING: Teenage girl killed as weekend death toll on our roads rises to seven

By Kilkenny Now 1st March 2020 0

A teenage girl has become the latest victim of the carnage on our roads and the seventh person to die in collisions over the weekend. The young woman died after the car in which she was a passenger struck a wall at around 1.15am in the townland of Porridgetown, Oughterard, Galway., Galway. She died at […]

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Going from strength-to-strength: Cats star forward TJ Reid ready to expand gym empire

By Kilkenny Now 1st March 2020 Post a comment

He has taken on the role of county captain, was instrumental in his club team becoming All-Ireland champions and knows the weight of expectation of a county will lie on his shoulders if Kilkenny are to retain the Liam McCarthy after a five-year break. If not busy enough already, TJ Reid is now ready to […]

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Coronavirus confirmed in Republic as male patient in east of country receives ‘appropriate medical care’

By Kilkenny Now 29th February 2020 0

A man who is located in the eastern part of Ireland is being treated for coronavirus, the Department of Health has said. It is the first case of Covid-19 confirmed in the Republic of Ireland and the patient is currently receiving “appropriate medical care”. It is not believed that the man contracted the virus from […]

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5,000 homes without power and two surfers rescued by Coast Guard but Kilkenny escapes worst of Storm Jorge

By Kilkenny Now 29th February 2020 0

Kilkenny appears to have escaped the worst of Storm Jorge although people are being urged to remain vigilant as a Yellow Weather Alert remains in place until 10pm this evening. Rivers remain high in the county while some roads are likely to be temporarily flooded and trees down as authorities warn motorists to drive with […]

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WARNING: Burglar in red car spotted prowling outside home in Kilkenny village

By Kilkenny Now 29th February 2020 0

A burglar was spotted casing out a home in county Kilkenny shortly before breaking into the property. The incident occurred at a house in Stoneybridge, Piltown, sometime between 4pm and 8.10pm last Wednesday, February 19. The homeowner was out of the time. The thief gained entry to the house after forcing open a back door. […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 29th February 2020 0

Bogdan CIESLAK Gowran, Kilkenny Cieslak, Bogdan (17 Ogenty, Gowran, Co. Kilkenny and formerly of Poland) 27th February 2020, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny, sadly missed by his wife Agata, sons Mateusz and Albert, brothers Zygmunt and Slawek, Mateusz partner Nicole, mother-in-law Halina, sister-in-law Barbara and her husband Slawek, extended family and friends.

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€5,000 up for grabs for Kilkenny projects looking to positively impact local communities

By Kilkenny Now 29th February 2020 0

Kilkenny Community groups are being invited to apply for up to €5,000 in funding to support financial, physical and mental wellbeing projects in their local communities. The Bank of Ireland’s new ‘Begin Together Fund’ will provide funding of up to €5,000 to over 100 local groups across the island. Bank of Ireland is to invest […]

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Three people killed in car crash

By Kilkenny Now 29th February 2020 0

Three people have died in a car crash in the early hours of this morning. The fatal accident occurred in Co Louth at Carrickcarnan on the N1 at around 2.15am. Two vehicles are believed to have been involved and Gardai are currently investigating the circumstances around the tragedy. “A two vehicle collision occurred at approximately […]

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No Tom, Dick or Harry … Kilkenny’s most popular baby names revealed

By Kilkenny Now 29th February 2020 0

Emma is Kilkenny’s most popular name for baby girls, while James is the leading choice for boys in the county. The Central Statistics Office has revealed the country’ most popular baby names. Although James tops the Kilkenny boy’s list it was beaten to the most popular boy’s name in Ireland in 2019 by Jack, according […]