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Peak performance: South Eastern Mountain Rescue complete 500 callouts

By Kilkenny Now 24th January 2020 0

The South Eastern Mountain Rescue (SEMRA), which has been assisting people getting into difficulty in the Galtee and Comeragh Mountains for over 40 years, has just responded to its 500th callout. Founded in 1977 following a light air craft crash in the Galtee Mountains when members of different hillwalking groups came together to form a […]

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SPONSORED: MacDonagh Junction – a magical shopping centre and much, much more

By Kilkenny Now 24th January 2020 0

MacDonagh Junction is the largest shopping centre in the South East. But that is a massive under-statement for the Kilkenny centre is so much more. It is a cultural hub, an entertainment base, a tourist attraction and a place where people meet to eat and enjoy everything from a quick coffee to a leisurely gourmet […]

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Kilkenny family left terrified as gang of youths smash front window of home

By Kilkenny Now 24th January 2020 0

A local family was left shaken after a gang of youth smashed in the front window of their home in Kilkenny city. The incident occurred at a house in Riverview in Kilkenny city at around 8.30pm last Saturday when the youths threw stones at the house. Kilkenny gardai said it is unclear why the house […]

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WEEKEND WEATHER: Warning amid forecasts of ‘snow showers’ and ‘thunder’

By Kilkenny Now 24th January 2020 0

Kilkenny motorists have been urged to drive  slowly and safely as Met Éireann warned there is a risk of “snow showers” and “thunder” this weekend. The thick blanket of fog that covered the county and most of the country yesterday will continue to hang over Ireland this morning, making driving conditions treacherous in parts. However, […]

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Shock as Henry Shefflin announces resignation as Ballyhale manager

By Kilkenny Now 23rd January 2020 0

Kilkenny legend Henry Shefflin tonight resigned as manager of Ballyhale Shamrocks. The surprise announcement comes just days after Sheflin led the club to a record eighth All-Ireland title. The Ballyhale coach told Ballyhale players of his plans tonight, citing family and work commitments. Henry Shefflin earned 10 Celtic Crosses, 11 All-Stars and three Hurler of […]

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Teen in stolen car arrested after crash chaos on Kilkenny motorway

By Kilkenny Now 23rd January 2020 0

A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of driving a stolen car following a multi-vehicle pile-up on a Kilkenny motorway earlier today The M8 Motorway Southbound between J4 Urlingford and J5 Thurles was closed following a three-vehicle crash which occurred just before 7am this morning. Emergency services re-opened the section of the motorway this evening. […]

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Walk over water: Second charity walk across Ireland’s longest bridge confirmed for Saturday

By Kilkenny Now 23rd January 2020 0

A second charity walk across Ireland’s longest bridge – linking counties Kilkenny and Wexford – will go ahead this weekend. Due to overwhelming demand, organisers have decided to go ahead with a second charity walk across the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy bridge linking Kilkenny and Wexford, which will take place this Saturday. Tickets for the first […]

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MURDER TRIAL: Accused claims father-in-law hit Kilkenny grandmother on head with a crowbar

By Kilkenny Now 23rd January 2020 0

A 34-year-old man accused of murdering his partner’s mother, who was originally from windgap in county Kilkenny, told gardaí his father-in-law hit her on the head with a crowbar, a court head today. Kieran Greene told gardaí he agreed to take the blame for the murder and dismemberment of 61-year-old Patricia O’Connor. But six months […]

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Jobs boost as Aldi seeks 32 new staff for its eight stores in Kilkenny and Carlow

By Kilkenny Now 23rd January 2020 0

Supermarket giant Aldi Ireland is looking for new staff to bolster its headcount at its stores in county Kilkenny. Aldi is seeking to recruit 32 new employees across its eight outlets in Kilkenny and neighbouring Carlow. The supermarket chain also announced it is increasing its minimum wage rate to match the Living Wage Technical Group’s […]

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Revealed: 14 Kilkenny festivals to share €89,000 in council funding

By Kilkenny Now 23rd January 2020 0

Kilkenny County Council has set aside €89,000 to support 14 festivals being held across the county this year. The money is going towards festivals the council has identified as having the potential to attract tourism and add to Kilkenny’s tourism industry. Council Cathaoirleach Peter “Chap” Cleere said: “These festivals represent a significant part of