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Section of M9 closed after ‘serious’ crash in South Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 28th April 2019 0

THIS was the scene of a “serious” road collision in county Kilkenny tonight that has resulted in a section of the M9 being temporarily shut off to traffic. Over a dozen members of the emergency services were at the scene of the collision, which occurred a short distance after the Knocktopher turnoff on the motorway. […]

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Up to 2,000 cubic metres of raw sewage pumped into River Nore after leak: report

By Kilkenny Now 28th April 2019 0

THE people of Kilkenny had “a right to know” about a major spillage that resulted in between 1,000 and 2,000 cubic metres of raw sewage being pumped into the River Nore, an Independent councillor said today. The spillage was caused following a major leak at the Maudlin Street pumping station over a 24-hour period last […]

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REVEALED: Community radio station unveils 12 new presenters and 15 new shows

By Kilkenny Now 28th April 2019 0

KILKENNY’S community radio station has unveiled a brand new schedule with sweeping changes to its programmes and presenter line-up. The changes at Community Radio Kilkenny City (CRKC) will see the station add 12 new presenters and 15 brand new programmes after it was given the green light to extend its broadcasting hours to 97 hours […]

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‘Dead bodies on trolleys’ scandal at regional hospital highlights ‘how dysfunctional HSE is’ – Kilkenny TD

By Kilkenny Now 28th April 2019 0

A MOBILE refrigerator will be installed at the mortuary of the regional hospital where shocking revelations of dead bodies being left to decompose on trolleys emerged last week. University Hospital Waterford (UHW) has said the new mobile unit will be on site and operational within the next fortnight. The move comes in the wave of […]

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‘The village came alive the day Billy’s Tearooms opened’ – volunteers recognised at PPN Awards

By Kilkenny Now 28th April 2019 0

VOLUNTEERS from the highly successful Ballyhale-based cooperative, Billy’s Tearooms and Shop, have been recognised for their contribution to the local community. The volunteers who have helped to breathe new life back into their community were presented with a ‘Certificate of Appreciation for Volunteerism’ at the Kilkenny Public Participation Network (PPN) awards in the

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Big-hearted Kilkenny gardai come to rescue of injured American tourist

By Kilkenny Now 28th April 2019 Post a comment

TRIBUTES have been paid to two gardai who came to the rescue of an American tourist who injured herself on a day-trip to the Marble City. Jennifer Thibault, from Dallas, Texas, badly injured her foot while visiting Kilkenny last week. Garda Hogan and Garda Joyce from the Kilkenny Garda Community Engagement Unit were on the […]

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Gardai arrest speeding motorist clocked doing 187km/h on M9

By Kilkenny Now 27th April 2019 0

A SPEEDING motorist was arrested after he was clocked doing 187km/r on the M9. The driver was detected doing speeds of almost 70km/hr over the motorway speed limit on Thursday night by members of the Kilkenny-Carlow Garda Road Policing Unit. They immediately pursued the driver and ordered him to pull over. Local gardai confirmed the […]

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Worrying decline in number of GPs in rural parts of Kilkenny: TD

By Kilkenny Now 27th April 2019 0

KILKENNY TD Bobby Aylward has called on Health Minister Simon Harris to support GPs in rural communities. Deputy Aylward said: “Rural communities across Ireland are suffering from a deficit of GPs. This trend has worsened over time as more and more established GPs retire. In fact according to the IMO over 600 GPs are due […]

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‘Our strategy remains on track’ – Glanbia chief confirms 8.4% revenue rise

By Kilkenny Now 27th April 2019 0

GLANBIA chief Siobhan Talbot said the company’s strategy “remains on track” as the Kilkenny-based food giant reported an impressive 8.4% rise in revenue for the first three months of the year. Ms Talbot, who hails from Kilmoganny, delivered the good news to shareholders at Glanbia’s AGM this week. She said: “Our strategy remains on track […]

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Walkway to revamped terrace at Kilkenny River Court Hotel reopens

By Kilkenny Now 27th April 2019 0

THE walkway to the Kilkenny River Court Hotel’s newly-revamped Sky Blue Terrace has reopened to the public. The direct access to the terrace had been temporarily closed following the fire at the Bridge House on John Street late last year. However, the walkway has now reopened to the public, and crowds have been flocking to […]