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Kilkenny to remain dry and sunny as wind and rain batters West: forecasters

By Kilkenny Now 12th April 2019 0

KILKENNY and the rest of Leinster are expected to remain largely dry and sunny this weekend as rain and wind batters the west of the country, forecasters have predicted. Ireland basked in unseasonably high temperatures this week, with the mercury regularly rising to the mid-teens in Kilkenny. However, temperatures are set to fall back to […]

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‘Have a heart’ – Kilkenny hurling legends back march for 24-hour cardio care

By Kilkenny Now 12th April 2019 0

KILKENNY sporting legends have joined forces with the campaign for 24-hour cardiac care in the South East as thousands from the region prepare to march in Dublin tomorrow. The march, organised by the Health Equality for the South East (HEFSE), gets underway at 1:30pm in Dublin’s Garden of Remembrance. Thousands are expected to join the […]

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Burglar breaks into county Kilkenny house, then smashes up toilet and shower

By Kilkenny Now 11th April 2019 0

BURGLAR broke into an unoccupied house in Freshford and caused extensive criminal damage to the property. The break-in at Pinewood Cottage was reported to gardai at around 1pm last Friday. Officers arrived at the house to discover the burglar had gained entry to the property via the back door, which was damaged. A Garda source […]

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New programme to help Kilkenny schoolkids deal with stress and anxiety

By Kilkenny Now 11th April 2019 0

AN innovative new programme is teaching schoolkids in Kilkenny how to cope with everyday stresses and anxiety. Relax Kids Kilkenny is offering community classes during the school term to teach children self-regulation and resilience to support their own emotional well-being. The upcoming programme, Fantasy Funland Adventures, begins on Thursday, May 2 and runs over six

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REVEALED: Incredible line-up for this year’s Kilkenny Roots Festival

By Kilkenny Now 11th April 2019 0

THE hugely popular Kilkenny Roots Festival launches this evening at the Smithwick Experience – and audiences can look forward to a thrilling line up for this year’s May bank holiday weekend. This year the Roots Festival celebrates in 22nd year with a stellar line up, including Grammy winner Patty Griffin, legendary Mexican-American rock musician, songwriter […]

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‘Its an ordeal for farmers’ – Kilkenny TD hits out at farm payments ‘red tape’

By Kilkenny Now 11th April 2019 0

KILKENNY TD Bobby Aylward today said the Farm Assist Scheme application process must be simplified. And Deputy Aylward has called on the Minister for Social Protection, Regina Doherty, to review Farm Assist Scheme forms to ensure farmers are not bogged down by red tape when applying for the payment. The Fianna Fáil TD said: “I […]

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‘Think before you pour’ – Kilkenny householders urged not to use sink as a bin

By Kilkenny Now 11th April 2019 0

HERE’S a picture of what happens to your local sewage pipes when you use your sink as a bin! Irish Water urged the people of Kilkenny to think twice about pouring household waste down the sink. The warning came as new figures reveal the State company has cleared almost 1,500 sewer blockages already this year […]

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Kilkenny coach Ann Downey features in new film about trials and triumphs of Irish women in sport

By Kilkenny Now 11th April 2019 0

KILKENNY camogie legend Ann Downey features in a new documentary that explores the trials and triumphs of women in sport in Ireland. Ann, currently in her fourth year in charge of the Cats, certainly has experience of both. She won 12 All-Ireland senior medals as a player and led Kilkenny to O’Duffy Cup glory in […]

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Kilkenny councillor welcomes decision to refuse permission for Barrow Blueway

By Kilkenny Now 11th April 2019 0

AN Bord Pleanála has refused permission for the controversial Barrow Blueway. The proposed Barrow Blueway, an initiative by Waterways Ireland, would have seen the construction of a 112km walking and cycling track connecting St Mullins (pictured above) in Carlow through Graignamanagh to Lowtown in county Kildare. The plans included the development of the old towpath, […]

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Kilkenny gardai hunt thief who smashed car window and stole handbag in broad daylight

By Kilkenny Now 11th April 2019 0

GARDAI are hunting for a thief who smashed the window of a parked car in broad daylight before making off with the owner’s handbag. The theft occurred in the Ardra area of Castlecomer at around 2.30pm on Saturday. The owner of the vehicle returned to her car to discover one of the windows had been […]