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‘I couldn’t believe it’ – Kilkenny lotto winner plans to travel Europe in new campervan

By Kilkenny Now 31st October 2024 0

A local Lotto winner said he literally “couldn’t believe” his luck when he matched his winning numbers. The Kilkenny man was one of five winners – all from the south east – who collected their prizes at the National Lottery HQ in Dublin after the bank holiday weekend. He scooped a cash prize of €56,625 […]

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‘Don’t let your Halloween turn into horror’ – gardaí urge Kilkenny parents

By Kilkenny Now 31st October 2024 0

Gardaí have urged Kilkenny parents not to leave young children out trick or treating alone tonight as Halloween celebrations get underway. A local garda spokesperson said: “Tomorrow evening your children and our children will be out trick or treating. They’ll have wonderful costumes and be full of excitement and indeed sugar.” They urged parents to […]

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Kilkenny is crowned ‘Cultural Destination’ at World Luxury Travel Awards

By Kilkenny Now 30th October 2024 0

Kilkenny has been honored with the prestigious title of “Cultural Destination” at the 2024 World Luxury Travel Awards. The World Luxury Travel Awards, renowned for celebrating excellence in the luxury travel sector, acknowledged Kilkenny for its unique blend of rich history, vibrant culture, and modern luxury. Cathaoirleach Cllr Michael McCarthy said: “We are thrilled to

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Kilkenny jump jockey Katie overcomes college hurdle in style

By Kilkenny Now 30th October 2024 0

Kilkenny jump jockey Katie O’Farrell is leading groundbreaking research on the mental health, well-being and coping strategies of jockeys in Ireland and the UK. Ms O’Farrell yesterday graduated from South East Technological University (SETU) graduatU with a Master of Science (MSc) in Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology. The Kilkenny native recently began a

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Local MEP backs calls for Norway to be banned from fishing in Irish waters

By Kilkenny Now 29th October 2024 0

Ireland South MEP Kathleen Funchion has called for Norway to be banned from fishing in Irish waters. The former Kilkenny TD backed calls by the Irish fishing sector for the ban, saying:  “Irish coastal and fishing communities have been neglected by successive Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael governments. What should be a thriving community and […]

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L-driver had no insurance, tax or NCT when stopped by gardaí in Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 29th October 2024 0

A learner driver’s car was seized after he were caught driving with no insurance, tax or a valid NCT. The rogue motorist was caught red handed when his vehicle activated the ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) on a garda vehicle. Gardaí also said the hapless L-driver was unaccompanied and not wearing his seatbelt when they […]

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Motorist clocked way over speed limit in Kilkenny during garda clampdown

By Kilkenny Now 28th October 2024 0

A motorist clocked doing 90km/h in a 60km/h zone on Kilkenny’s Callan Road was among the drivers detected speeding over the bank holiday weekend. The clampdown came three more people died on our roads over the weekend, bringing the death toll to 147 this year. More than 1,200 motorists were detected speeding over the weekend […]

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Wind turbine to power county Kilkenny meat factory

By Kilkenny Now 27th October 2024 0

A meat factory has been given the green light to erect a 64m high wind turbine at its factory in county Kilkenny. The local authority has approved planning permission for a 2 megawatt turbine to be built on the site of Dawn Meats plant in Grannagh. In its planning application, the owners of the factory, […]

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1,800 patients treated without a bed at Kilkenny hospital this year: report

By Kilkenny Now 26th October 2024 0

Some 1,800 patients were treated at St Luke’s Hospital in Kilkenny without a bed so far this year, a new report reveals. The survey by the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) found a total of 100,111 patients were left waiting for a bed in emergency departments and other wards in hospital wards across the country […]

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Madra Monday: Pampered pooches to Savour treats at Kilkenny food festival

By Kilkenny Now 25th October 2024 0

Food and dog lovers will get a unique chance to combine their twin passions at a special event that promises to be one of the highlights of this year’s Savour Kilkenny festival, which takes place this weekend. Foodies are invited to bring their four-legged friends along for Madra Monday, which will be hosted by Siobhan […]