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Kilkenny army unit claim gold at ‘world’s toughest patrolling test’

By Kilkenny Now 21st October 2019 Post a comment

By COLIN BARTLEY A GROUP of soldiers based in Kilkenny have struck gold at what is called the “world’s toughest patrolling test.” The soldiers from the Kilkenny based 3rd Infantry Batallion of the James Stephen’s Barracks in the city won a gold medal in the 60th anniversary edition of the Cambrian Patrol competition in Wales. […]

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SPONSORED: How Thomastown Credit Union helps beat the loan sharks

By Kilkenny Now 21st October 2019 0

THE Department of Finance is studying submissions from a consultation on licensed moneylenders. When it launched the process three months ago there were 39 of these moneylenders operating with the authorisation of the Central Bank. They were charging annual interest rates which ranged from a frightening 152 per cent to a horrifying 287 per cent. […]

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Kilkenny’s run to camogie final rewarded with four All-Stars

By Kilkenny Now 21st October 2019 0

By COLIN BARTLEY Kilkenny’s run to the 2019 All-Ireland Camogie final was recognised with four of the ladies picking All-Stars awards over the weekend. The Cats, beaten by Galway in this year’s final, got two awards in the backs and two in the forwards, with one of the Kilkenny girls receiving her first All-Star. St […]

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Kilkenny TD: Bishop’s yoga letter nothing more than a ‘dig’ at modern world

By Kilkenny Now 21st October 2019 0

By COLIN BARTLEY AN attack by a Bishop, aimed at schools whose students practice yoga and mindfulness, is nothing more than a “dig” at modern society that has “no link to religion”, according to a local TD. Kilkenny TD, Kathleen Funchion, has reacted to a letter sent by the Bishop of Waterford & Lismore, Alphonsus […]

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New initiative aiming to make Kilkenny Ireland’s top foodie destination

By Kilkenny Now 21st October 2019 0

By COLIN BARTLEY KILKENNY is bidding to become Ireland’s strongest local food economy and food culture hub. Kilkenny Food Vision 2020- 2025: “Add 3 Ingredients” is a new local initiative aimed at increasing the amount of local food and beverages on menus and retail shelves in the county, growing local food consumption by 30% over the next […]

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GAA ROUND UP: All your latest local results and league tables

By Kilkenny Now 21st October 2019 0

St Canice’s Credit Union (Kilkenny) Senior Hurling Championship Sun, 20 Oct, (Round: Semi Final), Ballyhale Shamrocks 2-20 O’Loughlin Gaels 1-14   J.J. Kavanagh and Sons Intermediate Football League Sat, 19 Oct, (Round: League Final), Mooncoin 3-6 Lisdowney 1-5   JJ Kavanagh and Sons Junior Football Championship Sat, 19 Oct, (Round: League Final),

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Plans to build 25 new homes in Kilkenny village

By Kilkenny Now 21st October 2019 0

PLAN for a development of 25 new homes in Kilkenny village have been received by the council. The new development in Dangan townsland, beside Kilmacow, would create living space for over 70 people. Dunkitt Properties Ltd submitted the planning application to the council last week for the construction of the houses close to both the […]

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WEATHER FORECAST: Good news on the horizon for Kilkenny this week

By Kilkenny Now 21st October 2019 0

By COLIN BARTLEY IT’S looking like a really good week in Kilkenny, mostly dry and fresh. But be warned: the nights are set to get a lot colder as temperatures plummet. And the looming bank holiday weekend is positively summery. Today will be very bright and dry, with just a few clouds about, with temperatures […]

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Kilkenny gardai probe mystery of missing pet dogs

By Kilkenny Now 20th October 2019 0

By COLIN BARTLEY GARDAI are seeking the public’s help to track down two pet dogs who went missing from their home in Kilkenny four months apart of each other. Both dogs have mysteriously gone missing from a house Garryricken, Windgap, Co Kilkenny. The first dog, a Collie, went missing in July and has not been […]

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Demands for probe into delay in providing life-changing drug to brave Kilkenny boy

By Kilkenny Now 20th October 2019 0

By COLIN BARTLEY THE Government has come under attack from Kilkenny TDs over the failure to provide a life-changing drug treatment to a Kilkenny boy. In June, following a lengthy campaign by families and TDs, the Health Service Executive (HSE) announced it would offer the drug Spinraza – used in the treatment of Spinal Muscular […]