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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 29th November 2019 0

Pierce RYAN Akylethawn, Skeoughvosteen The death has taken place of Pierce Ryan of Akylethawn, Skeoughvosteen, Co Kilkenny Pierce died peacefully today (28th November 2019) surrounded by his loving family in the compassionate care of the staff of St. Gabriel’s ward, Kilkenny. Pierce was pre deceased by his loving wife Margaret and brother Tom. He will […]

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SPONSORED: DID Electrical – where the Black Friday super sale is much more than a one-day event

By Kilkenny Now 29th November 2019 0

Black Friday, America’s great pre-Christmas shopping event, made its way here just a decade ago, but it has established itself as a firm favourite on the Irish calendar. A survey shows it is more popular with bargain hunters than even the St Stephen’s Day sales. Of the customers polled, 61% said they prefer to shop […]

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WEEKEND WEATHER: A glint of good news on the horizon for Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 29th November 2019 0

Whisper it … the horrible wet weather we’ve endured over the past week may be coming to an end – just in time for the weekend! Met Éireann has predicted dry and bright conditions for Kilkenny and the South East over the coming days. Temperatures dropped to as low as -1C last night, but the […]

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PROPERTY OF THE WEEK: Open the door to your dream family home in much-sought after area of Kilkenny city

By Kilkenny Now 28th November 2019 0

The address: 55 The Avenue, The Weir View, Castlecomer Road, Kilkenny city The lowdown: Spacious four-bedroom family home in Kilkenny city in immaculate condition   The price: €325,000 ______________________________________________ Bright, spacious and exceptionally well appointed, this fine residence has been kept in immaculate condition by its current owners who have

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 28th November 2019 0

Paddy BRETT Scotsborough, Ballyline, Callan/Kilmanagh Paddy Brett, Tinnypark Nursing Home, Kilkenny and formerly of Scotsborough, Ballyline, Callan, Co. Kilkenny. Unexpectedly at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny on Wednesday 27th November 2019. Pre-deceased by his parents Billy and Mary, brother Eddie, sister Delia and nephew Fergal. Deeply regretted by his loving family,

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On your marks, get set … for the Kilkenny Medieval Mile Run

By Kilkenny Now 28th November 2019 0

The sound of thousands of pairs of feet pounding the pavements will reverberate around Kilkenny city this week as the starting gun is fired on Medieval Mile Run. The run – a one mile dash through the historic streets of Kilkenny city – has already established itself has a firm favourite of the Yulefest Kilkenny […]

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MICHAEL WOLSEY: Here’s my Christmas SOS – Save Our Shops

By Kilkenny Now 27th November 2019 0

The Christmas shopping splurge marks a new round of hostilities in a war that has been raging for a decade or more over the future of the retail industry. It has been a pretty one-sided affair, with store after store waving the white flag while online traders occupy their territory. Well, not literally. For online […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 27th November 2019 0

Pat (Patrick) HIGGINBOTHAM 15 Castle Avenue, Thomastown, Kilkenny/Killurin, Wexford The death has taken place of Pat (Patrick) Higginbotham, 15 Castle Ave, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny and formerly of Lambstown, Killurin, Co Wexford, after a short illness, surrounded by his loving family. Retired member of the defence forces at Collins Barracks, Dublin and James Stephen

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Fears missing Wexford man has been tortured and murdered by Colombian drugs cartel

By Kilkenny Now 27th November 2019 0

Fears are growing that a Wexford man missing in Colombia has been murdered by a drugs cartel after criminals allegedly made a €150,000 ransom demand for his safe return. There are now grave concerns for the safety of 40-year-old man James Hillis, from the Forth Mountain area of Wexford, who is missing in the South […]

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

By Kilkenny Now 27th November 2019 0

The Yulefest Kilkenny Christmas festival returns to celebrate its fourth year. This year Yulefest is showcasing a bumper six-week festival running up until January 6 next. Last weekend a large crowd gathered to welcome home Kilkenny native and national treasure Mary FitzGerald to launch the festival. An early advocate of re-use from her RTE TV […]