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SPONSORED: Mountain View – a little slice of heaven tucked away in the hills of South Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 5th November 2019 0

WHEN you enter the spectacular 120-acre grounds of Mountain View, it feels like you’re world away from the bustle and stresses of everyday life. Tucked snugly into the hills of South Kilkenny in the hurling heartland of Ballyhale, Mountain View boasts incredible panoramic views spanning six counties. It’s almost difficult to remember you’re just a […]

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Man gunned down in cold blood during overnight shooting

By Kilkenny Now 5th November 2019 0

A MAN was has been shot dead overnight. The 39-year-old victim died after a late night shooting in Co Meath that gardaí suspect is linked to the ongoing feud between rival gang in Drogheda, Co Louth. The fatal shooting occurred at Castlemartin Drive at approximately 11.40pm. Shortly afterwards a small van was discovered on fire […]

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New Kilkenny GAA partner makes mark on minor championship

By Kilkenny Now 5th November 2019 0

Kilkenny GAA’s 10-year partnership with UPMC kicked off in earnest over the weekend with the health carer sponsoring gear bags for all the participants in the minor county A and B hurling finals. Players from Dicksboro, Mooncoin, Young Irelands and St Martin’s GAA clubs each received new gear bags in their club colours ahead of […]

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Leading business and education conference comes to Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 5th November 2019 0

A conference discussing how to make connections and collaborations between business and third-level research and development is being held in Kilkenny this week. Amplitude is an annual conference led by the technology transfer offices of Waterford Institute of Technology and Institute of Technology Carlow, which aims to break down barriers between business and research and

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Elderly Kilkenny cyclist involved in collision with parked lorry dies

By Kilkenny Now 4th November 2019 0

An elderly Kilkenny man who was rushed to hospital last week after the bike he was cycling collided with a lorry passed away from his injuries this afternoon. The incident happened close to the village of Paulstown between 12.30pm and 1pm last Tuesday, October 29. The man sustained serious injuries when the bike he was […]

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Brave Kilkenny boy (7) to start life-changing drug treatment this week

By Kilkenny Now 4th November 2019 Post a comment

A young Kilkenny boy, who suffers from a condition that affects his central nervous system, motor functions and progressively weakens his muscles, is finally starting a drug programme that could change his life. Seven-year-old Isaac Brennan, who lives with Spinal Muscular Atrophy, will start Spinraza treatment at Temple Street Children’s Hospital in Dublin later this […]

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Kilkenny artist takes centre stage at Ireland’s largest art fair

By Kilkenny Now 4th November 2019 0

An acclaimed Kilkenny artist, who rose to national prominence after appearing on a popular TV show, is set to be the centre of attention at Ireland’s largest art fair. Castlecomer’s Jane Willoughby and her keen eye for decoration came to national prominence when her house featured on RTÉ’s Home of the Year 2019. Now her […]

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Kilkenny sportsmen taking on the world and winning

By Kilkenny Now 4th November 2019 0

It has been a wonderful week for young Kilkenny sportsmen, who have been making waves both at home and around the world. GREAT STRIDES Leading the way is the young master of Owning Hill, Joseph O’Brien, whose win at the Breeders Cup set an amazing record unlikely to be broken for a very long time. […]

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Uncle Gaybo: 1934 -2019

By Kilkenny Now 4th November 2019 2

The death has been announced of legendary broadcaster Gay Byrne, the father of Irish broadcasting. Tributes have been flooding in for the 85-year-old who had been ill for some time. President Michael D Higgins called Gay Byrne “a man of great charisma who exuded warmth and presence, who was possessed of effortless wit and charm. […]

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New car sales in Kilkenny stuck in second gear as they crash by 12%

By Kilkenny Now 4th November 2019 0

New car sales in Kilkenny have dropped by 12%, latest figures reveal. Nationally, the total level of new car registrations are down 7.0% (116,129) when compared to the same period last year (124,884), according to figures published by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI). In Killkenny, a total of 2,338 new cars were […]