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Party-goers in Kilkenny urged to ‘Think Consent’ ahead of New Year celebrations

By Kilkenny Now 31st December 2019 0

Party-goers in Kilkenny are being urged to Rape Crisis Centre ‘Think Consent’ as they gear up for tonight’s celebrations and people across the county head out for the evening. The Rape Crisis Centre (RCC) has reminded the public that the National Free 24-hour Helpline 1800 77 8888 will remain open on New Year’s Day and […]

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St Luke’s to remain closed to visitors until the weekend due to flu outbreak

By Kilkenny Now 31st December 2019 0

St Luke’s General Hospital remains closed to visitors for the rest of the week as staff battle with an outbreak of the flu virus. Visitors are being told to stay away from St Luke’s unless their visit is absolutely necessary. A spokesperson for the hospital told KilkennyNow.ie: “The hospital remains closed to visitors at the […]

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Minister considering U-turn regarding local student’s deportation order

By Kilkenny Now 31st December 2019 0

A local student who was asked to leave to country or face being kicked out has received a reprieve after his deportation order was temporarily halted. Michael Chrichton Usiku, originally from Malawi, was recently issued with deportation papers and instructed to leave the country by yesterday December 29. The order came after an administration mix […]

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Kilkenny named Europe’s top destination in 2020 by influential travel site

By Kilkenny Now 31st December 2019 0

Kilkenny has been named as Europe’s top travel destination for 2020 by an influential Scandinavian travel site. The Marble City beat competition from Piran in Slovenia and the Fresian Island’s in Denmark to come top of the list of Napsu’s “Where to travel in 2020 – Top 20 European destinations.” Napsu is a Finnish travel […]

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‘Never walk when drunk’ – Kilkenny Gardai issue stark New Year warning as 27 pedestrians die on roads

By Kilkenny Now 30th December 2019 0

Gardai in Kilkenny have issued a stark warning to pedestrians ahead of the New Year celebrations: Never walk on roads while drunk. Twenty-seven people have died while out walking on Irish roads so far in 2019. This year has seen a dramatic decrease in the number of road deaths involving pedestrians, down from 42 in […]

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€11,000 wiped off value of Kilkenny houses in just 12 months

By Kilkenny Now 30th December 2019 0

House prices in Kilkenny have fallen for the first time in nearly 10 years and have seen more than €11,000 wiped off their value in just 12 months. That’s the findings of a report published today which shows house prices in Kilkenny city and county have fallen by 3.1% in a year and have seen […]

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GAA THROW-IN: All the latest local fixtures for the week ahead

By Kilkenny Now 30th December 2019 0

Tue 31 Dec Kilkenny Honda Centre Minor C Hurling League (Round: League Final), Venue: TBC, Kilmacow V Blacks and Whites19:30,   Saturday 4th Jan Kilkenny Honda Centre Minor Hurling B League (Round: League Final) Venue: MW Hire, Dunmore, Young Irelands v St Martins 7pm   Duggan Steel Under-15 C Football Championship (Round: Final Replay) Venue: […]

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Cancer Fund seeks Kilkenny volunteers for Lollipop Day

By Kilkenny Now 30th December 2019 0

The Oesophageal Cancer Fund (OCF) is looking for  volunteers in Kilkenny to help with their 19th annual Lollipop Day which takes place February 28-29. Lollipop Day involves thousands of people selling lollipops (€3) nationwide, in an effort to raise vital funds for the Oesophageal Cancer Fund. “Without the generosity and support from volunteers, the OCF […]

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WEATHER FORECAST: New dawn, new day – but more unsettled weather on the way

By Kilkenny Now 30th December 2019 0

The settled weather we’ve enjoyed in recent days is set to continue today and into New Year’s Day. But after that we’ll have to wrap up again as the country is lashed with widespread showers. In its latest forecast, Met Éireann said rain is set to cover Kilkenny and the rest of the country on […]

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GARDA WARNING: 15 social media apps that can be used to ‘bully, harass or exploit’ Kilkenny children

By Kilkenny Now 29th December 2019 0

Gardai have provided Kilkenny parents with a list of social media apps that have become increasingly popular with children. While many apps are completely innocent, gardai warn they may be used by some people “to bully, harass or exploit”. A Garda spokesperson said: “Knowledge is power – speak to your children about their mobile usage. […]