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Kilkenny sparkles in the White House!

By Kilkenny Now 15th March 2019 0

US President Donald Trump was bowled over after Taoiseach Leo Varadkar presented him with a beautiful piece of Kilkenny Crystal in the White House. Images of the shamrock bowl, which was made in Callan, have been beamed around the world in recent hours in a major global coup for the local company. Callan has very strong […]

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BREAKING: Kilkenny gardai hunt ‘smash-and-grab’ gang who broke into filling station overnight

By Kilkenny Now 15th March 2019 0

KILKENNY gardai are hunting for a ‘smash-and-grab’ gang who broke into a local filling station overnight. The incident occurred in the early hours of this morning in Freshford. The gang forced their way into the premises and stole a quantity of cash. The alarm on the premises was activated at around 2am, and it appears […]

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Paddy’s lament: Met Éireann forecasts rain, sleet and snow for bank holiday weekend  

By Kilkenny Now 15th March 2019 0

WRAP up warm if you’re planning to venture outside to enjoy the carnival atmosphere in Kilkenny over the St Patrick’s weekend. Because Met Éireann has forecast sleet, showers, heavy winds and possible snow over the coming days as we prepare to down the shamrock. The national forecaster has warned of unsettled weather over the coming […]

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Women still travelling to UK for abortions amid delays to implement services here

By Kilkenny Now 15th March 2019 0

A LARGE number of Irish women are continuing to travel to Britain to have abortions despite the service being available free here since January. According to reports, at least 85 women from Ireland had abortions in UK clinics in January and February. This compares to 157 for the same period in 2018. The figures were […]

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BREAKING: Pony stolen from Kilkenny field in the middle of the day

By Kilkenny Now 14th March 2019 0

GARDAI are investigating the theft of a pony, who was taken from a field in Kilkenny in the middle of the day. Kilkenny gardai say the incident occurred at lands in Cuffesgrange sometime last Friday, March 8. The pony is black and white and measures 12.2 hands. Anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity in […]

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EU-UK trade war would ‘decimate’ local farming and food sectors – Kilkenny councillor

By Kilkenny Now 14th March 2019 0

LOCAL businesses, farmers and food production companies must be given supports in the event of a trade war between the EU and the UK, a local politician has warned. Cllr Patrick O’Neill was speaking after the latest twist in the ongoing Brexit drama, which has brought even more confusion and uncertainty about the future direction […]

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Celebrity architect gives Kilkenny hotel stunning €1m makeover  

By Kilkenny Now 14th March 2019 0

INTERNATIONAL hospitality giant PREM has invested more than €1 million on a major makeover of The Hoban Hotel on the outskirts of Kilkenny. The impressive renovation and rebrand of The Hoban Hotel, formerly the Aspect Hotel, was carried out by celebrity architect and star of RTÉ’s Home of the Year and The Great Home Revival, […]

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SPONSORED: Media Helm: A digital design for life

By Kilkenny Now 14th March 2019 0

MEDIA Helm is an innovative digital design company that thinks, and acts, big. The company is part of a new wave of exciting digital and tech companies in the South East that are making a big impact, not just regionally, but also across Ireland and internationally. Established by founder and Creative Director Robin Whelan five […]

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Best view in the city: Kilkenny’s Riverview Bar Terrace reopens after major revamp

By Kilkenny Now 14th March 2019 0

THE revamped Riverview Bar Terrace at the Kilkenny River Court Hotel has been transformed into the city’s premier outdoor social experience. It already boasts one of the finest views of any bar or restaurant in the country. Now the picture-postcard riverside setting – nestled under the shadow of majestic Kilkenny Castle – has undergone extensive works to […]

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It could be you! Final roll call for Kilkenny Roses

By Kilkenny Now 14th March 2019 0

THE closing date is looming for entrants to this year’s Kilkenny Rose event. Aspiring Roses have until the end of the weekend to put their names forward for this year’s festival. And organisers have vowed it will be an unforgettable experience for anyone who does decide to take part in this year’s event. Lyn Moloney […]