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Ruff justice: Pooch joins Kilkenny gardai on ‘paw patrol’

By Kilkenny Now 20th September 2020 0

Kilkenny gardai were so charmed by this cute little pooch that they decided to give him a taste of “paw patrol”. The beautiful Bichon Frise had no hesitation in jumping into the sqaud car after his owner came across officers on mobile patrol in Castlecomer over the weekend. A local Garda spokesperson said: “Garda Tom […]

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Man (50s) airlifted to hospital after serious collision between jeep and motorbike

By Kilkenny Now 20th September 2020 0

A motorcyclist was airflited to hospital after he was involved in a serious collision with a jeep in neighbouring county Carlow yesterday. Gardai this morning confirmed they are investigating the collision, which occurred on the N80 at Ravenswood, Bunclody, at around 3.10pm yesterday. The motorcyclist, a man in his 50’s was airlifted from the scene […]

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Could it be you? Lucky Kilkenny punter wins big on EuroMillions draw!

By Kilkenny Now 19th September 2020 0

A lucky Kilkenny punter scooped over €160,000 on Friday night’s EuroMillions draw. They were one of 64,000 prize winners in Ireland from Friday’s “bumper night of prize wins”, according to the National Lottery. The Kilkenny punter won the second highest amount after they won the Match 5 + Lucky Star prize of €166,116. in Ireland. […]

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LATEST: No further deaths but 274 new cases of virus confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 19th September 2020 Post a comment

There has been no further coronavirus-related deaths as 274 more cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening. It brings the overall death toll as a result of virus to 1,792. There are now 32,538 confirmed cases of Covid-19 across the country. It has not been confirmed if Kilkenny is among the counties to record new […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 19th September 2020 0

Mary BOYLE (née Wilson) Gurteen Lane, Castlecomer Boyle (nee Wilson) Gurteen Lane, Castlecomer September 17th 2020 at St Luke’s General Hospital, Kilkenny. Mary, predeceased by her husband Bobby, and her sons Richard & Mark. Deeply regretted by her daughters Martha, Margaret, Roberta and Christina, sons-in-law, daughter in law, grandchildren and great-granddaughter,

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Kilkenny people urged to throw an ice-cream party and help change kids’ lives

By Kilkenny Now 19th September 2020 0

Kilkenny people have been urged to support HB Ice Cream Sunday, which takes place tomorrow. Over the past 18 years HB has partnered with Down Syndrome Ireland (DSI) to encourage people to host ice cream parties at home, in their offices and in schools, raising over €3.7 million and making a life-changing difference to those […]

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ALERT: Busy Kilkenny road closed after serious collision, diversions in place

By Kilkenny Now 18th September 2020 3

The N24 road outside Mooncoin was closed on the Waterford side this evening after a serious road collision. Diversions are now in place. AA Roadwatch this evening said: “Traffic is now moving well at three sets of works on the N76 between Callan and the city.” There has been no report of casualties yet. More […]

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LATEST: Three more deaths and Kilkenny among 253 new cases of virus, Dublin goes into lockdown from midnight

By Kilkenny Now 18th September 2020 2

A further three people have died after contracting the coronavirus as 253 new cases of the virus were confirmed this evening. It brings the overall death toll as a result of the virus to1,792. There are now 32,271 confirmed cases of Covid-19 across the country. Kilkenny is among the counties to record new infections, according […]

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WINE O’CLOCK: It’s hard to get the measure of drinking at home

By Kilkenny Now 18th September 2020 2

Pessimists, we are told, always see the glass as half empty; for optimists it is half full. But it seems we are all a bit optimistic when it comes to pouring wine. A survey has discovered that what most of us regard as an average glass is about 50% bigger than the standard measure you would buy in […]

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‘Ah go on Malcolm’ – Mrs Doyle pleads with Kilkenny Minister to support Bill to ban hare coursing

By Kilkenny Now 18th September 2020 Post a comment

‘Mrs Doyle’ has appealed to Kilkenny TD and Junior Heritage Minister Malcolm Noonan to support a bill to ban hare coursing. Fr Ted actor Pauline McGlynn urged Minister Noonan and his Green Party colleagues to “stand up” to Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael and support the new Bill to ban the practice that was launched […]