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New course to credit Kilkenny family carers for vital role they play in society

By Kilkenny Now 20th November 2019 0

A course designed to provide Kilkenny family carers with the skills they need to care for a loved one at home has been developed by Institute of Technology, Carlow. The course launched this will and is a partnership between Family Carers Ireland and IT Carlow. It teaches participants the practical care skills to meet the […]

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Anger as Kilkenny City Bus Service is delayed yet again – this time until February

By Kilkenny Now 19th November 2019 0

Plans to launch the Kilkenny City Bus Service by Christmas have been parked because the seven buses required to provide the people of Kilkenny with public transport will not arrive on time. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has contacted Kilkenny County Council to inform them that “the fleet of buses required to operate the services […]

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Kilkenny farmers urged to be extra vigilant as burglars target machinery and fuel

By Kilkenny Now 19th November 2019 0

Gardai are urging Kilkenny farmers to be extra security conscious following a spate of incidents around the county where farm sheds and outhouses were targeted by burglars. A substantial amount of tools and machinery, such as chainsaws and other farming machinery was taken, along with 150 litres of diesel, from an outhouse on a farm […]

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WEATHER WARNING: Heavy rain and flooding expected for Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 19th November 2019 0

Kilkenny residents are being warned to expect heavy rains and possible flooding overnight, which could make driving conditions extremely dangerous. Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow – Rainfall Warning for five counties including Kilkenny. The national weather forecaster said: “From early hours of Wednesday to noon on Thursday, spells of heavy rain at times […]

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Kilkenny students given chance to swot up on life after leaving cert

By Kilkenny Now 19th November 2019 0

This is a busy week for Kilkenny students thinking of moving onto higher education as most of the third level institutions are hosting their open days. To help the close to 1,000 students in Kilkenny who will pursue a college course next Autumn, an initiative called College Awareness Week has been put together by Ireland’s […]

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Body found following sea and air search for missing man off Waterford coast

By Kilkenny Now 19th November 2019 0

A body has been recovered following the massive sea and air search off the Waterford coast for a man in his 50s reported missing yesterday. The body was discovered at Stradbally Cove earlier this afternoon. The Waterford Rescue Helicopter 117, as well as the lifeboats from both Tramore and Bonmahon were involved in the search, which was centred on a specific stretch of

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 19th November 2019 0

Jim HENNESSY Blackacre, Paulstown Jim Hennessy, Blackacre, Paulstown, Co. Kilkenny, November 17th, 2019. Peacefully, in the loving care of the management & staff of University Hospital, Waterford. Jim, pre-deceased by his son John, brother Andy & sister Margaret. Beloved husband of Maura and much loved father of Margaret, Mary, Pat, Jimmy & Deirdre. Deeply

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Government signs off National Broadband Plan, 17,000 Kilkenny homes to get connected

By Kilkenny Now 19th November 2019 0

The Government has just signed off on the €3 billion National Broadband Plan contract it hopes will bring high-speed broadband to the entire country. Kilkenny is set for a €71 million investment, which will give 17,000 homes in the county the ability to connect to high-speed broadband. With the contracts, signed it is hoped work […]

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THROW-IN: Your complete guide to all the GAA fixtures for the week ahead

By Kilkenny Now 19th November 2019 0

Wed 20 Nov Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Football Country Cup (Round: SEMI FINAL), Venue: TBC, Clara NS V Danesfort NS15:30, Sat 23 Nov J.J Kavanagh and Sons Under 21 A Hurling Championship (Round: Quarter Final), Venue: Mooncoin, Mooncoin V Dicksboro13:30, (Round: Quarter Final), Venue: Páirc na Seamróg, Shamrocks Ballyhale V James Stephens13:30, J.J. Kavanagh & […]

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Body found in burning car had gunshot wounds

By Kilkenny Now 19th November 2019 0

The body of a man discovered in a burning car last night had been shot, gardai believe. The grim discovery was made at 8.15pm last night after the local fire brigade put the blaze out. The scene of the fire at Mount Andrew Rise in Lucan was sealed off this morning pending a forensic examination. […]