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WEEKEND WEATHER: Kilkenny braced for ‘stormy’ weekend and chance of snow next week

By Kilkenny Now 6th December 2019 0

Met Éireann has warned we could see snow fall on higher ground in the countdown to Christmas next week after Kilkenny is battered by “stormy” weather over the weekend. The national forecaster said the weather will remain unsettled with another cold snap arriving from next Tuesday. And they warned the country will face “stormy” condition […]

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Migrants found in containter at Belview Port in South Kilkenny are deported

By Kilkenny Now 6th December 2019 0

The migrants discovered in a container at the Belview Port in South Kilkenny have been deported. Gardai last night confirmed the eight men discovered hiding on a bulk cargo ship travelling from France on Wednesday “have been deported from this jurisdiction to the last country of origination”. A statment from the Garda Press Office: “Following […]

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Heartless burglars steal entire takings from small business in Kilkenny village

By Kilkenny Now 5th December 2019 0

Gardai are on the lookout for the burglars who broke into a small business in a Kilkenny village and made off with takings in the countdown to Christmas. The theft occurred in Bennettsbridge between 6pm on last Friday and 6.45am on Saturday. A local Garda spokesperson confirmed burglars forced their way in through the front […]

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Three local communities in running to be named Ireland’s Enterprise Town tonight

By Kilkenny Now 5th December 2019 0

Three very enterprising areas of Kilkenny are hoping their endeavours have been enough to grab their share of a coveted national prize. Kilkenny city, Callan, and the KBK Village Renewal Group – consisting of Knocktopher, Ballyhale and Knockmoylan – will battle it out against 76 other towns from across the country for the title of […]

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PROPERTY OF THE WEEK: Snug city-living in heart of Kilkenny’s medieval quarter

By Kilkenny Now 5th December 2019 0

The address: No. 14 Freren Court, Abbey Street, Kilkenny city  The lowdown: Cosy two-bed apartment with breathtaking views of St Canice’s Cathedral   The price: €135,000 ______________________________________________ Nestled away in the heart of Kilkenny’s’ medieval quarter, ‘Freren Court’ is a small and well maintained development bordering

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Gift! Kilkenny consumers now have five years to use vouchers

By Kilkenny Now 5th December 2019 0

There’s some good news if you recieve a gift card as a present this Christmas – under new rules stores and businesses will be forced to honour the vouchers for up to five years. This is one of a series of new legislative measures that came into effect from this week. To help businesses and […]

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Migrants discovered in container at Bellview Port in South Kilkenny may be deported

By Kilkenny Now 5th December 2019 0

The eight people discovered on a ship which berthed at Belview Port in South Kilkenny yesterday could be sent back to France as soon as this evening. The men are still being questioned by immigration officials and it is understood they have been processed as migrants elsewhere in Europe and therefore cannot claim political asylum […]

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Kilkenny hurling legend to line out on TV’s Dancing With The Stars!

By Kilkenny Now 5th December 2019 0

A Kilkenny hurling legend known for putting the moves on sticky cornerbacks is about to show just how light on his feet he really is after answering the call to appear on the hit TV show Dancing With The Stars call. Aidan Fogarty, the 37-year-old five-time All-Ireland hurling winner, has just been confirmed as a […]

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Yulefest Kilkenny: All the fantastic festive events in the city and county this week

By Kilkenny Now 5th December 2019 Post a comment

Yulefest Kilkenny is a bumper six-week inclusive Christmas festival that welcomes visitors and locals to enjoy and participate in a range of high quality, festive events in Kilkenny City and County throughout the festive season. It has quickly emerged as a go-to Christmas festival for all the family and received a listing in Skyscanner’s Guide to […]

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Major child and family support services conference taking place in Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 5th December 2019 0

Tusla, the child and family agency, is hosting a major conference in Kilkenny. The two-day event, which began yesterday, is hearing expert contributions from leading practitioners in the field of early intervention and prevention services for children and families. Tusla’s 7th National Prevention, Partnership, and Family Support (PPFS) Conference, is taking at Hotel