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Kilkenny election hopeful to attend ‘bootcamp’ for FF’s female candidates

By Kilkenny Now 23rd March 2019 0

KILKENNY local election candidate Deirdre Cullen will attend a ‘boot camp’ for female Fianna Fáil candidates tomorrow. Former minister and author Mary ‘Mammy’ O’Rourke will be a keynote speaker at the training day event, which takes place at the Sheraton Hotel in Athlone. Ms Cullen, who is standing in the Callan-Thomastown electoral area, will be […]

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‘Ah sure, isn’t it grand’ – Kilkenny’s new Lotto millionaire takes it all in his strike

By Kilkenny Now 23rd March 2019 0

KILKENNY’S latest Lotto millionaire took it all in his stride as he collected his €1,000,000 cheque from the National Lottery HQ in Dublin earlier this week. When asked how it feels to be a millionaire, he simply replied: “Ah sure, isn’t it a grand feeling”, as he folded the cheque and tucked it into his pocket. […]

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Kilkenny Bronze medalist Lucy Dollard arrives home to a hero’s welcome – and a hug from Niall Quinn!

By Kilkenny Now 22nd March 2019 0

KILKENNY Olympian Lucy Dollard arrived home to a hero’s welcome at Dublin Airport today. Lucy and her fellow Special Olympics contestants arrived back in Ireland  after a long flight from Abu Dhabi, where she did Kilkenny proud at the World Games. The 25-year-old won a bronze medal in the mini-javelin event. And she showed incredible […]

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WINE O’CLOCK: A hint of Oil of Olay to go with the fish

By Kilkenny Now 22nd March 2019 0

THE late Simon Hoggart, a fine political journalist who also wrote about wine, recalled the most ridiculous description he had ever read of a wine, a Gewurztraminer. “Top notes of vanilla, spice and lychees,” it said, “with undertones of Nivea cream.” Can you imagine telling your guests, “You’ll love this – it tastes of Nivea […]

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Three senior ministers outline supports for rural communities at packed event in Thomastown

By Kilkenny Now 22nd March 2019 Post a comment

THREE senior Cabinet ministers rolled into South Kilkenny today as part of a Government campaign to raise awareness of the supports available to rural communities. The Concert Hall in Thomastown was filled to capacity as Ministers Michael Ring (Rural and Community Development), Richard Bruton (Communications, Climate Action and the Environment) and Charlie Flanagan

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Friday Night Fever! Check out all the fantastic events happening in the Marble City tonight

By Kilkenny Now 22nd March 2019 0

  Tonight – 6pm-  Matt The Millers – Live traditional music     7.30pm – The Lyrath Estate – Oscars Night – With all proceeds going to Teac Tom THE Lyrath Estate will be transformed into tinseltown tongith as the venue prepares to host Kilkenny’s very own Oskars. Dancing with the Star’s John Nolan, rugby […]

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KILKENNY ISLAMIC CENTRE: ‘Thank you Kilkenny for standing by our side in our moment of grief’

By Kilkenny Now 22nd March 2019 Post a comment

THE leader of the Kilkenny Islamic Centre, Iman Ebrahim Ndure, has issued an open invitation to the people of Kilkenny to attend a free cultural exhibition at the River Court Hotel tomorrow. Writing in today’s KilkennyNow.ie, Iman Ndure said he decided on the initiative following the horrific mass shooting in New Zealand this day last […]

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Tonight’s the night! Last chance to bag a ticket for Kilkenny’s OsKars

By Kilkenny Now 22nd March 2019 Post a comment

THE Lyrath Estate has been transformed into tinseltown today with just hours to go before the venue plays host to Kilkenny’s very own OsKars. Dancing with the Star’s John Nolan, rugby legend Mick Galwey and Rose of Tralee Kirsten Mate Maher are tonight’s celebrity judges on what is set to be one of the most […]

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ECO UNESCO: ‘Listen to our young people – we need urgent action on Climate Action’

By Kilkenny Now 22nd March 2019 0

By Elaine Nevin, National Director ECO UNESCO TODAY is World Water Day. It’s an event held every year to focus attention on the importance of freshwater and advocating for the sustainable management of freshwater resources. The official UN day is a fantastic opportunity for young people to learn more about world water issues, to voice […]

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Get the brollies ready – Kilkenny’s in for a wet and frosty weekend: Met Éireann

By Kilkenny Now 22nd March 2019 0

OUR ‘March of many weathers’ is set to take another turn for the worse today, with Met Éireann forecasting “widespread rain” as temperatures plummet again over the weekend. After two extremely mild Spring days, with the mercury rising to as high at 16 degrees in places, we’re in for a much colder – and wetter […]