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Man charged with murdering young mother-of-two Jasmine McMonagle

By Kilkenny Now 6th January 2019 0

A MAN has appeared in court charged with the murder of young aspiring model and actress Jasmine McMonagle. Mother-of-two Ms McMonagle (28) who was originally from Castlefinn, was found dead at her home at Forest Park in Killygordon at 7.30am on Friday morning last. Richard Burke (27) appeared at a special sitting of Sligo District […]

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By Kilkenny Now 6th January 2019 0

THERE’S nothing more important than a good night’s sleep. It’s the key to health and happiness – and to achieve it we need the right bed. As with any other significant purchase, it’s important to take good advice and one name instantly comes to mind. Nobody knows more about the beds business than Beds4u . […]

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Kilkenny roads given €6.3m upgrade

By Kilkenny Now 5th January 2019 0

KILKENNY has been given a €6.3 million roads upgrade. The funding will be used for improvements to sections of the N24 west of Mooncoin, and a safety scheme at the Tower Road, Piltown, close to a notorious accident blackspot. Funds have also been allocated for the N25 outside Glenmore, which will connect the New Ross […]

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Cold is coming – but nowhere near as bad as minus 10 conditions to hit UK

By Kilkenny Now 5th January 2019 Post a comment

TEMPERATURES are set to plummet tonight – but Kilkenny and the rest of the country will be spared the freezing sub-zero conditions will afflict our neighbours across the water. Parts of the UK will fall to as low as -10 amid fears it is about to be hit by another ‘Beast from the East’ type […]

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SPONSORED: How Thomastown Credit Union can help take the stress out of Christmas spending

By Kilkenny Now 5th January 2019 116

Christmas can be an expensive time. And for many families it is also a worrying time as they struggle to make ends meet. Thomastown Credit Union is here to help. Thomastown Credit Union offers personal loans up to €50,000 and Community Loans up to €160,000. “But if it’s a small loan for Christmas that you […]

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SPONSORED: Carlow College, St Patrick’s – where the personal touch helps you build a great future at a college with a rich history

By Kilkenny Now 5th January 2019 0

The February 1st CAO deadline is fast approaching, but there’s no need to panic – the procedure is simple and clear. It’s well timed as the Christmas period is a good time to be thinking about and discussing third level options with family and friends. Student Centred If you’re looking for somewhere different, somewhere that […]

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This Irish couple are €127,483,852.86 richer after hitting EuroMillions jackpot

By Kilkenny Now 4th January 2019 Post a comment

THIS is the lucky – and now extremely wealthy – Irish couple who won a staggering €127,483,852.86 when they hit the EuroMillions jackpot Frances and Patrick Connolly are in their 50s and from the small town of Moira, Co Armagh. They won the New Year’s Day lottery draw and spoke to the media about their […]

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Gardai join hunt for man with links to South East wanted over partner’s murder

By Kilkenny Now 4th January 2019 0

GARDAI are checking ports and airports as part of an international manhunt for the partner of a woman found murdered in her home in the UK who has family links in the South East. Murder detectives at the British West Midlands Police are leading the search for “dangerous” Michael Foran, who is wanted in connection […]

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Banged up abroad: 20% rise in number of Irish arrested overseas last year

By Kilkenny Now 4th January 2019 0

THE number of Irish people arrested abroad rose by almost 20% last year. End-of-year figures released by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reveal 371 Irish people were arrested abroad in 2018. This is up from the 316 arrests recorded the previous year. According to the Irish Council for Prisoners Overseas, a support group for […]

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Pregnant woman taken to St Luke’s after collision at notorious accident blackspot

By Kilkenny Now 3rd January 2019 0

A PREGNANT woman was among two people who were injured in a notorious accident blackspot in county Kilkenny yesterday. The accident occurred at the cross in Goresbridge at around 1.30pm. Gardai and emergency services rushed to the scene and traffic diversions were put in place for over an hour. Two females, including the pregnant woman, […]