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Buyers put the brakes on as new car sales in Kilkenny slow by 7%

By Kilkenny Now 3rd February 2020 0

New car sales in Kilkenny fell by a hefty 6.97% in January when compared to the same month last year, new  figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) show. Just 667 new cars were purchased in the county last month while 717  where sold during the same period in 2019. According to […]

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ELECTION 2020: Thousands of farming families left ‘high and dry’ by Government – Kilkenny TD

By Kilkenny Now 3rd February 2020 0

Thousands of families have been left “high and dry” by the outgoing government’s failure to implement changes to the Fair Deal Scheme, a local TD has said. Carlow-Kilkenny TD Bobby Aylward said “crucial changes” that were promised to farmers in 2017 have never materialised. Deputy Aylward, who is seeking to be re-elected as a Fianna […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 3rd February 2020 0

James (Jim) Caulfield Moonteen, Thomastown, Kilkenny Jim died peacefully on Sunday, 2 February at St Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny surrounded by his loving family. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife Rita, sons Shem, Pauric and Paul, daughters Ann-Marie and Marguerite, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brother John, daughters-in-law, son-in-law,

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Burglars batter front door of Kilkenny house in bid to force their way into property

By Kilkenny Now 3rd February 2020 0

Burglars cuased substantial damage to the front door of a county Kilkenny home as they tried to gain entry to the property. The attempted break-in occurred at a house in Knocknew, Ballyfoyle, sometime between 9.40am and 9.15pm on Friday. A local Garda spokesperson confirmed: “A substantial amount of damage was done to the front door […]

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Kilkenny hurling legend looks to glory days for inspiration on the dancefloor

By Kilkenny Now 3rd February 2020 0

Hurling legend Aidan Fogarty looked back at his finest moment in a Kilkenny jersey to give him inspiration on the dancefloor last night. This week on Dancing With The Stars, the celebrities danced to a song which reminds them of a memorable year of their lives as they recalled the personal stories behind their choice. Aidan […]

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‘A national scandal’ – Carlow-Kilkenny TD says State is failing children with autism

By Kilkenny Now 3rd February 2020 0

The next government must make a National Autism Empowerment Strategy a priority, Carlow-Kilkenny TD and General Election candidate Kathleen Funchion has said. Deputy Funchion said Sinn Féin, currently riding high in the polls, will introduce an Autism Empowerment Act if they are part of the next government. The Carlow-Kilkenny TD spoke out after a large […]

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COLD SNAP: Kilkenny braced for more wintry showers as temperatures plummet

By Kilkenny Now 3rd February 2020 0

Just when you thought it was safe to go outside … Wrap up well if you’re venturing outdoors this week – because Kilkenny is set to be hit with another cold blast, with temperatures falling below zero degrees tomorrow. While temperatures recovered to double digits over the weekend, Met Éireann has warned we’re in for […]

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Council gives green light to new housing developments in Kilkenny city

By Kilkenny Now 2nd February 2020 0

Kilkenny County Council has given the green light for two new developments of large homes on the outskirts of the city. The small estates will consist of a combined 20 family homes. The first development of four and five bed houses will be built by Kilsion Ltd at Middleknock on the Sion Road, just off […]

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Class act: growing Kilkenny school unveils plans to expand

By Kilkenny Now 2nd February 2020 0

A primary school in a county Kilkenny village is hoping to expand by adding a new classroom. The Board of Management of Marymount National School in The Rower has applied to Kilkenny County Council for permission to build an extension onto its existing building. The mixed-gender school currently caters for more than 160 students across […]

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Cats crack Carlow early as Kilkenny coast to victory

By Kilkenny Now 2nd February 2020 0

It may be harsh on the host but after James Maher goaled on ten minutes for Kilkenny this game was all but up as a contest. Kilkenny saw off Carlow comprehensively on a scoreline of 3-21 to 0-09 in the National Hurling League 1B tie in Netwatch Cullen Park in Carlow. It was a very […]