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Thieves hoof it with horse box after breaking into house outside Kilkenny city

By Kilkenny Now 8th November 2019 0

Thieves made off with a horse box after they broke into the yard of a home just outside Kilkenny city. The theft occured at a property in the Wallslough area sometime between 5.50pm last Friday and 6.45am on Saturday. Gardai in Kilkenny are investigating the incident. They have urged potential eyewitnesses or anyone who may […]

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WEATHER FORECAST: It’s actually not too bad this weekend!

By Kilkenny Now 8th November 2019 0

After the the miserable week we’ve endured, you’d be forgiven for thinking the miserable weather couldn’t get any worse. And, thankfully, you’d be right! Met Éireann said this weekend will be dry, barring a few light showers, but it will be quite chilly. This morning will begin brightly enough, with a few clouds around threatening […]

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Kilkenny householder confronted by balaclava-clad thieves in his home

By Kilkenny Now 7th November 2019 0

A Kilkenny man was confronted by the terrifying sight of two balaclava-clad men when he returned to his home. However, the two burglars fled in a getaway car parked outside immediately after they were rumbled. The incident happened at Grange Lower in Cuffesgrange last Saturday between 5.30pm and 5.45pm. Once the two burglars realised the […]

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Wheels come off new Kilkenny city bus service as delays confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 7th November 2019 0

It appears the wheels have come off Kilkenny County Council’s plans to have their city bus service up and running by the end of this month. And there is no fixed date for the service to start. The delay is down to the provision of the buses required to run the service. The National Transport […]

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PROPERTY OF THE WEEK: Fine family home 15 minutes drive from Kilkenny city for just €169,000

By Kilkenny Now 7th November 2019 0

The address: No. 51, Marble Court, Paulstown, county Kilkenny  The lowdown: Turn-key family home in quality development just 15 minutes drive from city  The price: €169,000 ______________________________________________ Superbly presented and maintained, this fine family home comes to the market in turn-key condition. Built with an unfaltering commitment to fine detail and

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Kilkenny and Carlow councils unite for cross-border development plan

By Kilkenny Now 7th November 2019 Post a comment

An information meeting discussing a unique and innovative plan seeking to kick-start development in a Kilkenny town and a neighbouring Carlow village, is being held this evening. The Local Area Plan for Graiguenamanagh and Tinnahinch in Carlow, which has been created by both Kilkenny and Carlow County Councils, will be up for consultation. The plan […]

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Verdict returned at inquest into death of Kilkenny ‘Angel’ who died at Kodaline concert

By Kilkenny Now 7th November 2019 0

The verdict of the inquest into the death of a 17-year old Kilkenny girl who died after falling ill at a concert was reached this afternoon. Ciara Lawlor died tragically in July 2016 after she collapsed at a Kodaline concert in Marlay Park, Dublin. The Coroner ruled that Ciara died of natural causes after the […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 7th November 2019 0

William (Billy) FOGARTY Lower Grange, Goresbridge Formerly of Connolly’s Red Mills. Billy passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 6  at Borris Lodge Nursing Home. Devoted husband of the late Teresa. Deeply regretted by his loving children Helen, John, Seamus and Margaret and much loved granddaughter Emily. Brother Paddy and sister Bridie (Sloyan),

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REVEALED: People seeking treatment for cocaine use doubles in one year

By Kilkenny Now 7th November 2019 0

There has been a 50% rise in the number of people in Ireland seeking treatment for cocaine use in the past year. The unprecedented rise has been revealed in figures just released by the Health Research Board (HRB), who says the economic recovery is the driving factor behind the surge in drug use. People seeking […]

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Irish lorry driver arrested in UK after 15 people discovered in trailer

By Kilkenny Now 7th November 2019 0

An Irishman in his 50s has been arrested in the UK after 15 people were discovered in the back of a lorry he was driving. The lorry was discovered in Chippenham, Wiltshire following what UK police called reports of “suspicious activity,” shortly before 8.30pm yesterday. The Irishman was arrested on suspicion of assisting illegal entry and […]