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Severe traffic disruption after serious crash on M9 outside Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 1st July 2019 0

GARDAI and fire services have rushed to the scene of a serious crash on the motorway just outside Kilkenny. Emergency services are dealing with a crash on the M9 southbound between Junction 7, Paulstown and Junction 8, Kilkenny. The left lane is blocked and traffic is being managed. The crash happened at around 8.15am. More […]

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Kilkenny set to enjoy stunning week of sunshine: Met Éireann

By Kilkenny Now 1st July 2019 0

GOOD news folks – Kilkenny looks set to enjoy a bright and sunny week ahead. Forecasters are predicting a dry and settled few days for Kilkenny and the rest of the country, which will mostly see temperatures hover around 21 degrees. Today will be a good start to the week in Kilkenny and throughout Leinster, […]

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‘A beloved husband and loving dad’ – heartbroken family pay tribute to builder who died in air crash tragedy

By Kilkenny Now 1st July 2019 0

THE pilot of the light aircraft that was killed as he returned home to his county Kilkenny home for his daughter’s 18th birthday was an experienced flier who had flown over the area “hundreds of times”. Well-known and popular builder Richard Dick O’Connell died in the accident that occurred at around 9pm on Friday just […]

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ALERT: Garda warning after spate of break-ins at sheds and garages across Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 30th June 2019 0

KILKENNY gardai have issued a public warning following a spate of break-ins at sheds and garages across the county in recent days. Bicycles, gardening equipment and tools have all been reported stolen in separate burglaries. Local Crime Prevention Officer, Sgt Peter McConnon, said: “Please make sure your garden shed and garage is properly secured and […]

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Brave Kilkenny lads complete one of world’s most gruelling cycle races

By Kilkenny Now 30th June 2019 0

A TEAM of Kilkenny cyclists have completed one of the world’s toughest endurance races and raised a lot of money for a local charity in the process. The four-man team from Castlecomer consisting of Pat Maher, John Dowd, Seamus Nash, and Cathal Phillips took on the 5,000km non-stop Race Across America to raise money for […]

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LEINSTER FINAL: Wexford overcome Cats in tense and thrilling finale

By Kilkenny Now 30th June 2019 0

WEXFORD are the champions of Leinster for the first time in 15 years after they overcame Brian Cody’s Kilkenny in another tense, nail-biting encounter between the neighbours at Croke Park. Precious little separated the sides, who drew level on no fewer than 10 occasions throughout the match before Wexford pulled clear in the closing stages. […]

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‘A slap in the face for Irish farmers’ – Kilkenny’s Phil Hogan under fire over EU-South America trade deal

By Kilkenny Now 30th June 2019 0

IRELAND’S EU Commissioner – the former Kilkenny TD Phil Hogan – has come under fierce criticism from Irish farmers over a highly controversial new trade deal with South America. Under the deal, which the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has described as “reckless and wrong”, up to 99,000 tonnes of South American beef will come into […]

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New agreement to help Kilkenny students with disabililties get to college

By Kilkenny Now 30th June 2019 0

KILKENNY students with disabilities will be given a better chance of accessing third level education as part of a new deal signed between two local educational institutes. Institute of Technology Carlow and Kilkenny Education Centre have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that aims to see a greater transition of students with disabilities to higher education. […]

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Kilkenny al fresco: six of the city’s finest outdoor dining experiences

By Kilkenny Now 30th June 2019 0

WE’RE not sure how long the sunny weather will last so make the most of it this weekend by dining al fresco! Here’s our list of suggestions for tickling you taste buds in Kilkenny while the sun is shining. Stathams at the Pembroke Hotel, Patrick Street: Enjoy casual dining all day long from local and […]

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EXCLUSIVE: Housing crisis impacting Kilkenny women fleeing domestic abuse

By Kilkenny Now 29th June 2019 0

By SINÉAD CONNOLLY THE housing crisis in Kilkenny is having a major impact on victims of domestic abuse who are unable to find alternative long-term accommodation and build a new life away from abusive relationships. Amber Kilkenny Women’s Refuge CLG, offers emergency accommodation to women and children at risk, but it is only a short-term […]