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ELECTIONS 2019: Fianna Fáil polling strongest in Kilkenny city, Green wave sweeps across country

By Kilkenny Now 25th May 2019 0

AS a ‘Green’ wave sweeps across the country, closer to home it’s the green of Fianna Fáil which appears to be polling strongest in the Kilkenny local elections, according to early tallies. In Kilkenny city, Green Party councillor Malcolm Noonan’s seat is safe, and he is likely to be joined by three Fianna Fáil elected […]

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Kilkenny kids compete in Community Games All-Ireland Finals

By Kilkenny Now 25th May 2019 0

Sinéad Connolly UP TO 50 children from Kilkenny are among the 1,500 taking part in the Community Games All-Ireland Finals this weekend. The finals, sponsored by Aldi, are taking place in UL and includes categories such as art, gymnastics, talent, quiz and handball. The All-Ireland Festival in August will feature competitions in a range of […]

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Medieval marvel Kilkenny is Airbnb’s top trending destination in Europe

By Kilkenny Now 25th May 2019 0

KILKENNY tourism received a major shot in the arm this week after the Marble City was named as Airbnb’s top trending destination for Irish holidaymakers and travellers this Summer. Kilkenny came tops of a list that included some illustrious sun-kissed holiday destinations, including Dubrovnik (pictured below), the setting for much of the hugely popular Games […]

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Kilkenny gardai investigating bizarre theft of a public bench

By Kilkenny Now 24th May 2019 0

GARDAI are investigating the theft of a public bench in Thomastown. The ‘Phoenix Park’ bench, which had its name inscribed on a small plaque, was stolen from the carpark on the quays of the South Kilkenny town last weekend. A local Garda spokesperson told KilkennyNow.ie the theft occurred some time between last Saturday and Monday […]

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Man charged after attack on shop in Kilkenny city

By Kilkenny Now 24th May 2019 0

A MAN has appeared before Kilkenny District Court charged in connection with the criminal damage of a premises in the city. The court appearance came after the glass door of a shop in Irishtown was cracked in an act of vandalism early on Tuesday morning, sometime between 1.30am and 1.45am. A local Garda spokesperson confirmed […]

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ELECTIONS 2019: Turnout slow in Kilkenny so far (27%), but expected to rise

By Kilkenny Now 24th May 2019 0

TURNOUT in Kilkenny’s local elections, European election and referendum is slower than expected so far. By 5.30pm this evening there was a turnout of just 27%, but the figure is expected to rise steadily later this evening and tonight as people finish work. Election officials told KilkennyNow.ie there has been broadly similar turnout in the […]

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WINE O’CLOCK: On the menu, but not in the shops

By Kilkenny Now 24th May 2019 0

READERS sometimes ask where they can buy a wine they have enjoyed in a restaurant. The answer nearly always is that they can’t buy it anywhere. Restaurants do deals with suppliers to give their wines some degree of exclusivity. You may find them in other restaurants but rarely in shops. I like to drink by […]

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‘We’ve a decade left to avert a complete climate breakdown’ – Kilkenny protest

By Kilkenny Now 24th May 2019 0

KILKENNY city-centre erupted in a riot of noise and colour today as students and activists took to the streets to highlight the dire need for “immediate” climate change action. The strike, organised by the Schools’ Climate Action Network (SCAN) and the Kilkenny Climate Action Group, follows a series of similar strikes in Kilkenny and across […]

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Irish Water to upgrade plants in Ballyragget and Ballyhale-Knocktopher

By Kilkenny Now 24th May 2019 0

IRISH Water is upgrading the wastewater treatment plants in Ballyragget and Ballyhale-Knocktoper as part of a large scale nationwide scheme to benefit communities and safeguard the environment. The works are being carried out in partnership with Kilkenny County Council. Regional Project Lead David Sharry said: “Ensuring that the wastewater generated every day in our homes,

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MARBLE CITY NIGHTS: Sinéad Connolly’s going-out guide to Kilkenny this weekend

By Kilkenny Now 24th May 2019 Post a comment

THE Marble City was this week named as Airbnb’s most popular trending destination in Europe – and it’s not hard to see why. Our city is famed for its festivals and many cultural events – and our local pub and music scene is pretty damned good too. And if you’re planning on hitting the tiles […]