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Cocaine bust in Kilkenny city-centre: Man (30s) arrested during Garda raid on house

By Kilkenny Now 21st February 2020 0

A Kilkenny man found in possession of €3,000 worth of cocaine ready for sale will appear in court soon. He was arrested yesterday after local gardai swooped on a house in the city-centre yesterday evening as part of a planned operation. A quantity of cocaine with a street value of €3,000 were seized in the […]

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WINE O’CLOCK: Red or white? Or how about a glass of yellow?

By Kilkenny Now 21st February 2020 0

In eastern France, up near the border with Switzerland, they have been celebrating La Percée du Vin Jaune,  the Opening of the Yellow Wine. The festival is usually held in February;  the exact date varies to coincide with the release of the new vintage of this region’s unusual wine. I was  inroduced to it down […]

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Wage war: Kilkenny people urged to have their say on minimum pay

By Kilkenny Now 21st February 2020 0

People in Kilkenny are being encouraged to have their say on what they believe is a fair and equitable National Minimum Wage. The Low Pay Commission is asking people to submit their opinions on what they consider to be an appropriate minimum wage. Following a review of the public’s submissions, the Low Pay Commission will […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 21st February 2020 0

Mary FUNCHEON (née O’Gorman) Magdalen Court, Maudlin Street, Kilkenny city Funcheon (nee O’Gorman) (Magdalen Court, Maudlin Street, Kilkenny and formerly of Gortfree, Kilmanagh) 19th February 2020, peacefully, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Mary, pre-deceased by her loving son Philip, sadly missed by her devoted husband Patrick, son Paul, daughter Susan, sister

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Kilkenny and South East is ‘best small region in Europe’ to invest in: Financial Times

By Kilkenny Now 21st February 2020 0

Kilkenny and the South East is the best small region in Europe for companies looking to invest into. That’s according to the influential Financial Times newspaper, which featured a glowing overview of the South East’s potential in its Foreign Direct Investment Report – European Cities and Regions of the Future 2020/21 – published this week. […]

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BREAKING: Convicted killer may appear at Waterford Courthouse for landmark ruling live on TV

By Kilkenny Now 21st February 2020 0

Convicted murderer Graham Dwyer may appear before Waterford Courthouse on Monday for a landmark ruling that will be shown live on TV. Cameras have been invited into Waterford’s state-of-the-art Courthouse, which reopened in 2018 after a massive €26 million refurbishment, for the special sitting of the Supreme Court. This morning it was reported that Dwyer […]

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Local developer unveils plans for 12 new apartments in heart of Kilkenny village

By Kilkenny Now 21st February 2020 0

A local developer is looking to build 12 apartments in the heart of a Kilkenny village. Centaur Developments in Ballyfoyle, just north of Kilkenny city has applied to the local authority to build the apartment development at Banagher Place, just off Piltown’s Main Street. The plan involves the construction of 10 two-bedroom apartments and two […]

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WEATHER FORECAST: Kilkenny’s in for a wet and wild weekend

By Kilkenny Now 21st February 2020 0

Wrap up well if you’re oventuring outdoors this weekend folks! Met Éireann has warned there will be no let up in the wet and windy conditions we’ve endured over the past few weeks as Kilkenny faces into another unsettled weekend of weather. As KilkennyNow.ie reported yesterday, Kilkenny County Council are currently handing out sandbags ahead […]

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Gardai hunt gang who broke into home of 89-year-old Kilkenny woman stealing her cash and leaving her traumatised

By Kilkenny Now 20th February 2020 0

An 89-year-old Kilkenny woman was subjected to horrific ordeal after a gang of burglars raided her home as she looked-on helpless and terrified. The woman was home alone in her house at Kilbraghan, New Ross, in county Kilkenny on Tuesday, February 11. Shortly before 9pm, two men appeared at the rear of the house. They […]

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Off the rails: Kilkenny train passengers will be forced onto buses this weekend due to work on line

By Kilkenny Now 20th February 2020 0

Kilkenny commuters using Irish Rail services this weekend better be prepared for disruption as during their journeys they may have to leave their carriages and board buses to get to their destination. Irish Rail announced this week, it is to undertake yet more line improvements on the Waterford to Dublin Heuston line over the weekend. […]