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LATEST: Cheers! Taoiseach hints drink curfew may be lifted next week as Omicron wave recedes

By Kilkenny Now 20th January 2022 0

A further 10,571 people have contracted Covid-19, a significant drop on the level of infections last week amid strong indications hospitality restrictions will be lifted as soon as next week. The Department of Health this evening confirmed it has been notified of 5,523 additional PCR-confirmed cases of Covid-19, as well as 5,048 positive antigen tests […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 20th January 2022 0

James DAWSON  The Dawson House Castlecomer Rd., Ballinakill, Laois/Freshford, Kilkenny Suddenly at his residence. Son of the late Shem (Freshford). Deeply regretted by his loving partner Marie, daughter Ellie Rose, mother Judy (Murphy), brothers Jason, Anthony, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends R.I.P. Reposing at his residence on Thursday from 3

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Kilkenny enjoys boom in job opportunities: report

By Kilkenny Now 20th January 2022 0

Kilkenny experienced a significant 79% in job opportunities last year, according to a new report. And the authors of the study, FRS Recruitment, have predicted further employment growth in Kilkenny this year. The recovery in employment was felt throughout the economy last year, but Kilkenny was one of the counties to experience the highest increase. […]

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Kilkenny Garda appeals as cycle of crime continues

By Kilkenny Now 20th January 2022 0

Gardai are trying to reunite two bicycles than were stolen in the south of the county recently with their owners. The bicycles – a red ORBEA mountain bike (pictured above) and a black/green KUOTA racing bike (pictured below) – were taken during a burglary in the Dunkitt area sometimw between January 8 and January 15. […]

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Man charged with murder of school teacher Ashling Murphy

By Kilkenny Now 19th January 2022 0

Gardai have charged a man in connection in connection with the fatal assault of Tullamore teacher Ashling Murphy. The man, aged in his 30s, is appearing before a special sitting of Tullamore District Court tonight. Gardai also confirmed this evening that a second male arrested under the provisions of Section 30 Offences Against the State […]

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LATEST: Taoiseach says ‘we can be optimistic’ as 12,138 new cases of virus confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 19th January 2022 0

A further 12,138 people have contracted Covid-19, it was confirmed this evening. The Department of Health said it has been notified of 6,843 additional PCR-confirmed cases of Covid-19, as well as 5,295 positive antigen tests registered through the HSE portal. The number of people in ICU is 90, down three on yesterday. There are now […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 19th January 2022 0

Ann FENNELLY (née Maher) Maudlin Street, Kilkenny City Fennelly (nee Maher) (46 Maudlin Street, Kilkenny) 17th January 2022, peacefully, at Castlecomer District Hospital, Ann, beloved wife of Noel and much loved mother of Amanda, sadly missed by her husband and daughter, sisters Mary and Kit, brother Dick. Amanda’s partner Derek, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law,

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BREAKING: Second man (30s) arrested in Ashling Murphy murder investigation

By Kilkenny Now 19th January 2022 0

A second man has been arrested as part of the investigation into the murder of school teacher Ashling Murphy. Gardai today confirmed a second male in his 30s his male is being detained station “in the Eastern Region under the provisions of Section 30 Offences Against the State Act 1939 as amended, being questioned in […]

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Kilkenny commuters face disruption in city

By Kilkenny Now 19th January 2022 0

Kilkenny motorists have been warned to expect delays in part of the city over the coming days. The local authority has confirmed a temporary traffic management system will be in place in the Greenshill area of the city until Friday. Kilkenny County Council has apologised for any inconvenience caused.

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Burglars smash window of back door during break-in at Kilkenny house

By Kilkenny Now 18th January 2022 0

Burglars smashed the glass of a back door to gain entry to a house on the outskirts of Kilkenny city. The break-in occurred at a property in Clifden sometime between 7.30am and 6.30pm last Wednesday. A local Garda spokesperson told KilkennyNow: “The glass of the back door was smashed to gain entry. Gardaí are appealing […]