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MICHAEL WOLSEY: Why England should take a lesson from its football clubs

By Kilkenny Now 15th May 2019 0

FOR the first time, four clubs from the same country will contest the finals of soccer’s two big European tournaments. The success of these Premier League sides has the English media singing Land of Hope and Glory. “Who needs a European super league?” scoffed The Mirror. “We have one already!” The Daily Express said the […]

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‘You are a cold, callous Government if you allow John Holmes to die’ – TDs raise plight of Kilkenny man

By Kilkenny Now 15th May 2019 0

OUTSPOKEN Kilkenny TD John McGuinness has challenged the Government not to be “cold” and “callous” by standing back and letting a local man who badly needs access to a life-saving drug to die. Deputy McGuiness and his constituency colleague, Sinn Féin TD Kathleen Funchion, both raised the plight of Kilkenny man John Holmes (pictured above) […]

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Two arrested after gardai seized cannabis and cocaine from car in Kilkenny city

By Kilkenny Now 15th May 2019 0

A YOUNG man and woman were arrested after gardai searched a car in Kilkenny city-centre that had a “strong smell of cannabis” coming from it. The vehicle was searched on after gardai noticed a group of youths acting suspiciously around the car on William Street just after midnight on Saturday. Officers found a rucksack in […]

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BREAKING: An Bord Pleanála rejects plans for mosque in Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 15th May 2019 Post a comment

AN Bord Pleanála has refused permission for the planned mosque in Kilkenny, it emerged this morning. The planning authority had deferred its decision on the development on two previous occasions. However, a spokesperson this morning confirmed the body has overturned the decision by Kilkenny County Council to grant permission to the project. This means the […]

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Glanbia to seek new business opportunities at global trade fair

By Kilkenny Now 15th May 2019 2

KILKENNY-based Glanbia will travel with Bord Bia and 23 other leading Irish food and drink companies for the annual PLMA (Private Label Manufacturers Association) trade event, seeking new business with international retailers from over 120 countries. The two-day trade fair on May 21-22 is a strategic business to business event that connects Irish food and […]

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Move over Crufts! Meet Kilkenny’s top dogs

By Kilkenny Now 15th May 2019 0

KILKENNY top dog models are preparing to strut their stuff on the catwalk! Five finalists have been chosen for the Petmania Kilkenny Puppy of the Year from a total of 47 nominations following a public vote. The Kilkenny top dog will go forward for the chance to win the title of Ireland’s 2019 Puppy of […]

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‘A great friend of Kilkenny’ – tributes pour in for legendary entertainer Pat Shortis

By Kilkenny Now 15th May 2019 0

HUGE numbers are expected to attend the funeral of one of Kilkenny best-loved musical sons and Freeman of the city, Pat Shortis, this week. The musician will be buried in his beloved city on Friday after he passed away peacefully in the loving care of his family at the age of 98 at his home […]

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Drunk threw beer keg through window of well-known Kilkenny pub after being refused entry

By Kilkenny Now 14th May 2019 0

A MAN was arrested after he threw a beer keg through the window of a well-known pub in Kilkenny city-centre in the early hours of the morning. The incident occurred after 27-year-old was refused entry to the pub on John Street at 2.15am on Saturday morning. Gardai arrived on the scene a short time later […]

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Glen Hansard to join legends Bob Dylan and Neil Young on stage in Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 14th May 2019 Post a comment

OSCAR-winning singer-songwriter Glean Hansard will join legends Bob Dylan and Neil Young at Nowlan Park this summer for what promises to be one of the gigs of the year. The concert will take place at the home of Kilkenny hurling on July 14. The addition of the former Frames frontman, one of Ireland’s most talented […]

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FREE FLIGHTS: Cork Airport competition could get your summer off to a flier

By Kilkenny Now 14th May 2019 0

REGIONAL radio station Beat 102-103 is teaming up with Cork Airport to get your summer off to a flyer. The regional radio station will be in City Square Shopping Centre in Waterford this Friday, May 17 from 12:30pm for their massive ‘Spin the Wheel’ giveaway where free flights to destinations such as Lisbon, London, Zurich, […]