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Wheels in motion: Kilkenny company launches new airport service, creating 70 jobs

By Kilkenny Now 28th February 2020 0

The new 24-hour-a-day Dublin Airport passenger service operated by a Kilkenny company will take its first passengers next week. Dublin Express, a new venture from Bernard Kavanagh Coaches Urlingford, in conjunction with giant UK coach operator National Express, will result in the creation of 70 new jobs. The news service will begin operations next Tuesday, […]

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First case of coronavirus is confirmed in Ireland

By Kilkenny Now 27th February 2020 0

The first case of coronavirus has been confirmed in Ireland. The patient is currently being treated in isolation at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast after they arrived in the country through Dublin Airport. It is understood the patient is an adult. The news was confirmed during a briefing by Northern Ireland’s Public Health Agency this […]

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Kilkenny homeowner terrified as masked men break into his home and steal cash

By Kilkenny Now 27th February 2020 0

A county Kilkenny homeowner was subjected to a terrifying ordeal after masked burglars broke into his home and made off with his cash. The break-in occurred at a house in the Castleview area of Gowran between 9pm and 9.45pm last Thursday. A local Garda spokesperson confirmed: “The culprits forced two doors open in order to […]

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WEATHER WARNING: Hair we go again! Now Storm Jorge set to batter Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 27th February 2020 0

Is there is no end in sight to the rain? Well, it appears not for this weekend anyhow as Met Éireann has issued yet more rain and wind warnings for Kilkenny. There is the also of flooding also as Storm Jorge is set to batter Ireland over the coming days and is rapidly approaching the […]

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Wage divide: Kilkenny workers have 26% less disposable income than people in Dublin

By Kilkenny Now 27th February 2020 0

Workers in Kilkenny have a staggering 26% less disposable income that our counterparts in Dublin. And we lag significantly behind the national average (11%) when it comes to the cash left in our pockets after tax. The stark figures are revealed in the latest Central Statistics Office ‘County Income and Regional GDP’ report. According to […]

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Kilkenny Vs Laois: League clash now fixed for UPMC Nowlan Park

By Kilkenny Now 27th February 2020 0

The Kilkenny veruss Laois National Hurling League match scheduled for this Sunday has had a change of venue. At the request of Laois GAA the game, originally scheduled for O’Moore Park in Portlaoise, has now been moved to UPMC Nowlan Park. The request came as the pitch at the Laois county ground is unplayable due […]

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BREAKING: Daughter found guilty of assisting in murder of Kilkenny granny

By Kilkenny Now 27th February 2020 0

The daughter of a murdered Kilkenny grandmother whose body was dismembered and spread around the Wicklow Mountains has been found guilty of impeding the apprehension or prosecution of the murderer. Louise O’Connor (41) of Millmount Court, Dundrum Road, Dublin 14, is the third person found guilty in relation to the murder of Patricia O’Connor (nee […]

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Fare play! Kilkenny fine diner sweeps the boards at Leinster Restuarant Awards

By Kilkenny Now 27th February 2020 0

Kilkenny fine diner Barrow’s Keep swept the boards at the Leinster Restaurant Awards last night. The multi-award winning resturant, which moved to Thomastown late last year, was named Best Newcomer in the province at the gala event in the Knightsbridge Hotel. Morgan Vanderkamer was named Best Restaurant Manager, while the Barrow’s Keep stellar cellar also […]

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Sign of the times: More than one-in-10 Kilkenny premises now lying vacant

By Kilkenny Now 27th February 2020 0

Almost 13% of  Kilkenny’s commercial premises are currently vacant, a new survey reveals. The rate has increased by almost 1% from 2018, according to the latest GeoView Commercial Vacancy Rates Report published by GeoDirectory. Callan has the highest commercial vacancy rate in the county at 22.3%. Kilkenny city has the lowest vacancy rate at 14.7% […]

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Aldi unveils plans to open new store in county Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 27th February 2020 0

German supermarket giant Aldi has confirmed it is to open a new store in Castlecomer as part of a massive €160 million investment in its Irish store network. The new supermarket is expected to open in 2022. The store will be located on the site of the town’s former Creamery in the centre of Castlecomer. […]