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LATEST: 55 more deaths and over 6,000 new cases of virus confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 22nd December 2021 0

A further 6,307 new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed by the Department of Health this evening. And there are now 429 people in hospital who have tested positive for the virus, a drop of 14 since yesterday. Of these 100 patients are in ICU, a reduction of two. The department also confirmed there has […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 22nd December 2021 0

Mary LOUGHMAN (née Doyle) Riverview, Ardnore, Kilkenny City Loughman (nee Doyle) (Riverview, Ardnore, Kilkenny) 18th December 2021, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at St. Columba’s Hospital, Thomastown, Mary, predeceased by her loving husband Seamus and brothers Paul and Phil, much loved mother of John, Philip and James, sadly missed by her loving sons,

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Have you seen Jack? Fears grow for missing young local man

By Kilkenny Now 22nd December 2021 0

A public appeal has been launched on behalf of a missing young man. Jack Shannon (23)  was last seen in the Church Street area of Graiguecullen, county Carlow, at around 11.40pm yesterday. He is described as being 6’ 0 in height, of a medium build with blue eyes, fair hair and a full beard. When […]

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Push for Kilkenny people to get booster jab as walk-in clinics reopen

By Kilkenny Now 22nd December 2021 0

Walk-in booster clinics are open today as eligible Kilkenny people who have not received their third jab are urged to give themselves and their families extra protection from the virus over Christmas. The vaccination centre at Cillin Hill in Kilkenny is open healthcare workers and those aged over 40 from 8.15am to 12.30pm this morning, […]

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LATEST: Holohan warns about household gatherings as Omicron now accounts for two thirds of infections

By Kilkenny Now 21st December 2021 0

A further 5,279 people have tested positive for Covid-19, the Department of Health confirmed this evening . There are now 443 people in hospital who have tested positive for the virus, down 24 since yesterday. Of these 102 are in ICU, a reduction of two. Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan said the Omicron variant […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 21st December 2021 0

Michael “Ozzie” OWENS  48 Kilkenny Street, Castlecomer Michael “Ozzie” Owens : 19th December 2021 48 Kilkenny Street, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. At Saint Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny, surrounded by his loving family. Pre-deceased by his parents, Pat and Izie. Michael will be sadly missed by his loving wife Collette, daughter Eadaoin and extended

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College urges Kilkenny employers to help upskill staff

By Kilkenny Now 21st December 2021 0

Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT) has urged employers in Kilkenny to support their staff in availing of the online Springboard Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Marketing Practice. The part-time online programme, which is delivered online on Thursdays from 2pm to 8pmm starts on January 20. Course leader, Dr Paul Morrissey, said he is delighted with the […]

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Scenic county Kilkenny walkway littered with beer cans

By Kilkenny Now 20th December 2021 0

Gardai have urged litter louts not to pollute local beauty spots. It comes after a scenic area in county Kilkenny was littered by empty beer cans. A local Garda spokesperson said: “What could be nicer than a pleasant walk on the Sion Road out of Bennettsbridge? Plenty, when those who don’t appreciate their surroundings litter […]

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LATEST: Varadkar can’t rule out more restrctions as almost 5,000 new cases of virus confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 20th December 2021 0

A further 4,799 people have contracted Covid-19, the Department of Health confirmed this evening. And the number of patients being treated in hospital now stands at 467, a rise of 31 from yesterday. Of these, 104 are in ICU, a drop of three. The latest cases come as Tánaiste Leo Varadkar earlier said record case […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 20th December 2021 0

David GORDON Caherleske, Dunnamaggin Peacefully on Sunday 19th December 2021, in his 95th year at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny. Pre-deceased by his wife Rosemary, his parents Westley and Rebecca and his sister Elizabeth. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving family, his wife Violet, stepchildren Philip and Pamela, relatives, neighbours and friends. Reposing at