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KILKENNY WEATHER: Rain, flooding and even snow forecast iover coming days

By Kilkenny Now 14th February 2022 0

There’s romance in the air, and couples can enjoy Valentine’s Day safe in the knowledge today will be a mostly dry and sunny affair. But it’s anything but a love story for the rest of the week as Met Éireann has forecast a pretty miserable outlook, with rain, flooding and even snow predicted in parts […]

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€3m boost gives Kilkenny clubs a sporting chance

By Kilkenny Now 14th February 2022 0

Almost €3 million in funding has been allocated to Kilkenny sports clubs. The €2,790,811 in grants for local organisations is part of a record €150 million for sports clubs across the country announced by Sports Minister Jack Chamber recently. Kilkenny TD John McGuinness welcomed the funding. He said: “I’m delighted to see such a strong […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 13th February 2022 0

Bridgit CASEY (née Murphy) Clonard Park, Ballybeg, Waterford City/Piltown, Kilkenny Will be sadly missed by her daughters Natalie, Annette, Chantelle and Leana, sons Eoin and Stephen, grandchildren Nevaeh, Chrissie, Amelia, Ella-Mai and Adam, cousins, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. Bridget was looking forward to the birth of her grandson Jack, her

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SPONSORED: Carlow College, a vibrant campus where talented staff bring a personal approach to every student

By Kilkenny Now 13th February 2022 0

Choosing  a Third Level college requires a lot of thought and sometimes it pays to think outside the box. Carlow College,  St Patrick’s, has a unique style and approach. If you are looking for somewhere different, it will welcome and challenge you,  help you learn and grow – and have fun along the way. Carlow […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 12th February 2022 0

Willie BAKER Glenmullen, Castlecomer In his 91st year. Predeceased by his wife Janet and his sister Emmie. Loving father of Margaret, Jennie, Rosemarie, David, Joe, Annabel, Linda, William, Heather and Ruth. He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his family, his 23 grandchildren, brother Alec, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, sister-in-law, extended family. large

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MICHAEL WOLSEY: Sad, funny and soulful – but it’s just not Belfast

By Kilkenny Now 12th February 2022 0

Like Kenneth Branagh, Belfast is my native city. Like Branagh, I was living there in 1969 when the Troubles began and, like Branagh, I left shortly after. Like Branagh, I was raised in the Protestant community. But my memory of the city in the late 1960s is very different from the one displayed in his […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 11th February 2022 0

Ann BOYLE Aislinn House, College Square and formerly of Park View, Freshford Road, Kilkenny City Ann Boyle (Aislinn House, College Square, Kilkenny and formerly of Park View, Freshford Road, Kilkenny) February 9th 2022 at Our Lady’s Hospice and Care Services, Harold’s Cross, Dublin, following a short illness which she bore with great dignity and courage. […]

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Breakfast of champions awaits Ballyhale’s hurling heroes

By Kilkenny Now 11th February 2022 0

Ballyhale’s all-conquering huring heroes have been given an extra special motivating drive as they prepare to face Ballygunner in Saturday’s All-Ireland club finale – a full Irish at Billy’s Tearooms! The Kilkenny champs are looking to capture a remarkable ninth Tommy Moore Cup when the face-off against Waterford’s finest in the hugely

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KILKENNY WEATHER: Wrap up well – big chill to set in this weekend

By Kilkenny Now 11th February 2022 0

Wrap up well if you’re venturing outdoors this weekend – Met Éireann has forecast a big dip in temperatures with widespread frost hitting Kilkenny and the rest of the country from today. The forecaster warned it will be “very cold” this morning, with icy conditions “leading to some hazardous surfaces”. Met Éireann added: “Dry and

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Man charged over heroin seizure in Kilkenny city

By Kilkenny Now 10th February 2022 0

A man has been charged on drugs seizure in conneciton with a heroin seizure in Kilkenny city. The suspect was arrested after a quantity of heroin was found during a search of the property yesterday. He was charged with possessing heroin for sale or supply. It comes after another quantity of heroin and €1,000 worth […]