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Under-strength Cats edged out by Wexford in fiery Walsh Cup semi-final

By Kilkenny Now 13th January 2019 0

Wexford 0-16 Kilkenny 0-13 AN under-strength Kilkenny side were edged out by Davy Fitzgerald’s Wexford in a fiery Walsh Cup senior hurling semi-final. Sharpshooter Paudie Foley proved to be the difference between the sides as Wexford overturned a 0-10 to 0-9 deficit after 44 minutes to secure a home-date against Galway in next weekend’s tournament-decider. […]

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REVEALED: New plan to establish dedicated hospital group for South East

By Kilkenny Now 13th January 2019 0

A NEW South East hospital group to serve Kilkenny and the rest of the region will be set up under a new plan to overhaul the country’s health services. Under the plan drawn up by the Sláintecare health reform office, between five and six new regional integrated care organisations (RICO) will be set up across […]

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Ruff justice: Kilkenny gardai rescue pup found in ‘deplorable conditions’

By Kilkenny Now 13th January 2019 0

THIS pitiful pup was rescued by Kilkenny gardai after he was discovered in “deplorable conditions” outside a property in the south of the county this week. Gardai confirmed the young dog was taken from the property under animal welfare legislation. “The dog is the safe hands of a local animal welfare organisation getting looked after […]

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Tense scenes as anti-abortion protesters target county Kilkenny health clinic

By Kilkenny Now 13th January 2019 0

THERE were tense scenes as anti-abortion protesters gathered outside a county Kilkenny health clinic which has signed up to provide termination services. The Health Centre in Graiguenamanagh is currently the only facility providing abortion services in Kilkenny and Carlow. The protest began at around 11am yesterday outside the clinic and the nearby Cistercian church. Local

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Two suspected of supplying drugs and guns here arrested in UK

By Kilkenny Now 12th January 2019 0

TWO men have been arrested as part a joint investigation by gardai and British police into the supply of drugs and firearms in Ireland and the UK. The operation, carried out by the National Crime Agency in the UK and supported by An Garda Siochana, is targeting the activities of an organised crime network alleged […]

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Talented Kilkenny teenager signs new deal with Premiership side Southampton

By Kilkenny Now 12th January 2019 0

TALENTED Kilkenny teenager Tom O’Connor is on the verge of making a breakthrough in the Premiership after he signed a new two-year deal with Southampton. The 19-year-old defender (pictured above) has caught the eye with some excellent performances for Southampton’s Under-23s this campaign. Now he has been rewarded with a contract extension that keeps him […]

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Kilkenny retailers can boost their business by signing up to Age Friendly programme for free

By Kilkenny Now 12th January 2019 0

RETAILERS across Kilkenny city and county are being urged to become accredited Age Friendly businesses. According to estimates, some 1.4 million people will be aged 65 and over by 2041 – more than one-in-five of the total population. Kilkenny has played an active role in a campaign by Age Friendly Ireland to build ‘age friendly’ […]

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Kilkenny Group expands shop and restaurant empire with Kerry acquisition

By Kilkenny Now 12th January 2019 0

THE Kilkenny Group has sealed a deal to buy a restaurant and shop in Kerry, making it the group’s 17th outlet. The luxury goods company announced it has agreed to acquire Sammy’s Restaurant and Retail Store in Inch. Kilkenny said the business, which employs 12 people, is “a popular destination for locals and international visitors”. […]

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New digital funding to boost small businesses across Kilkenny: Minister

By Kilkenny Now 11th January 2019 0

SMALL businesses across Kilkenny city and county can apply for funding to boost their online capabilities as part of a new scheme announced today. The Department of Communications, Climate Action and the Environment backed Trading Online Voucher Scheme (TOVS) will support small and micro businesses throughout the county who want to develop their e-commerce capabilities

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Kilkenny homeowners face property tax hikes as house values surge: CSO

By Kilkenny Now 11th January 2019 0

MANY Kilkenny householders will be hit with a significant hike in their property tax bills this year. Local families will pay an average of €80 more because the value of their homes have risen considerably since the deeply unpopular levy was introduced in October 2013. Back then, the average value of a home in Kilkenny […]