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Girl (10) alleges horrific abuse involving more than 12 people, High Court hears

By Kilkenny Now 13th December 2018 0

AN “incredibly vulnerable” girl alleged to have been subject to “devastating” sexual abuse in her home by more than 12 local individuals before being taken into care in 2010 at the age of 10 has been made a ward of court. The girl’s court-appointed guardian has raised serious concerns about why the girl and her […]

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BREXIT UPDATE: EU leaders back Ireland’s refusal to amend deal

By Kilkenny Now 13th December 2018 0

BRITISH prime minister Theresa May arrived in Brussels today desperately seeking help to sell the deal she agreed with the EU to her bitterly divided Conservative party and parliament. However, EU leaders have so far backed Ireland’s refusal to amend the deal, despite indicating they want to help the beleaguered British leader. EU leaders have […]

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Legends Dylan and Young to rock Kilkenny next Summer!

By Kilkenny Now 13th December 2018 0

LEGENDARY musicians Bob Dylan and Neil Young will rock Kilkenny next year. The double header concert will happen on July 14 at Nowlan Park. Tickets go on sale on Monday at 9am, Peter Aiken, director of Aiken Promotions confirmed to RTÉ’s Morning Ireland. The two will also headline the British Summer Time festival in Hyde Park […]

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John McGuinness launches scathing attack on party leader over decision to back FG government

By Kilkenny Now 13th December 2018 0

OUTSPOKEN Kilkenny Fianna Fáil TD John McGuinness has launched a scathing attack on party leader Micheál Martin over his decision to support the Fine Gael minority government for another year. Deputy McGuinness described the decision to renew the confidence and supply arrangement without any new concessions as “the wrong thing for the party and the […]

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Councils submit joint €10m funding bid for Kilkenny Greenway

By Kilkenny Now 13th December 2018 Post a comment

KILKENNY and Wexford county councils have submitted a joint €10 million application for funding for the proposed 22-kilometre Kilkenny Greenway. The walking and cycling trail will run from Waterford to New Ross, connecting Kilkenny and Wexford to the Waterford Greenway which has proved to be a huge hit with tourists and visitors to the region. […]

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Kilkenny gardai issue warning as heavy showers make driving conditions treacherous

By Kilkenny Now 13th December 2018 0

LOCAL gardai have urged motorists to drive with care as heavy overnight showers and strong gales make driving conditions treacherous in parts of the county. A message from the Garda Kilkenny/Carlow division this morning warned: “Roads very wet this morning, lot of surface water. Allow extra time for your journey.” Meanwhile, Kilkenny County Council has […]

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United advance to Champions League knockout stages with a whimper

By Kilkenny Now 12th December 2018 0

MANCHESTER United have advanced to the Champions League knockout stages, but another sluggish performance saw them limp over the line as they lost 2-1 to deserved winners Valencia. Apart from a spurt towards the end, which culminated in a lovely goal by Rashford, United were miserable. They looked sluggish and dishevelled, devoid of intensity and […]

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Theresa May survives no confidence vote – but Brexit deal hangs in the balance

By Kilkenny Now 12th December 2018 2

BRITISH prime minister and Conservative Party leader Theresa May has tonight survived a vote of confidence in her leadership – but her Brexit deal still hangs in the balance. Following another day of drama over the water, Ms May received the backing of 200 of the 317 Tory MPs, but a substantial minority (117) voted against […]

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What’s another year? No election until 2020 as Martin backs FG government ‘in national interest’

By Kilkenny Now 12th December 2018 0

THERE will be no General Election next year after Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin said his party will continue to support the Fine Gael minority government until early 2020. Speaking in the Dáil earlier today, Mr Martin said he “reluctantly” concluded that the country could not afford to have an election amid deepening uncertainly over […]

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Fighting back: Garda text alert scheme sees local burglaries plummet by two thirds in five years

By Kilkenny Now 12th December 2018 0

BURGLARIES across Kilkenny city and county have plummeted by almost two thirds since local gardai began rolling out a hugely successful neighbourhood text alert scheme five years ago, new figures obtained by KilkennyNow.ie reveal. Meanwhile, a unique text alert mapping system pioneered by the Kilkenny/Carlow Garda Division has also proved to a major success in […]