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Vote for Michael D, urges John Paul

By Kilkenny Now 26th October 2018 0

FINE Gael Junior Minsiter and Kilkenny TD John Paul Phelan has urged everyone in the city and county and the South East to vote for Michael D. Higgins in the presidential election this week. Minister Phelan said: “In supporting Michael D. Higgins, we acknowledge that over the last seven years he has been a model […]

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Top Cat Anne battles Rebel duo

By Kilkenny Now 26th October 2018 0

KILKENNY camogie star Anne Dalton is set to to battle with Cork’s finest again – this time for the title of senior Player of the Year. Anne will face-off against two of Cork’s back-to-back All-Ireland champions Chloe Sigerson and Orla Cotter, who were also nominated for the Camogie Association/WGPA Players’ Player of the Year accolade. […]

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A Bridge too far for Clara

By Kilkenny Now 26th October 2018 0

JUST four years ago, Bennettsbridge were a junior club. Now the Bridge are only one win away from their first Kilkenny senior hurling title since 1971. Bennettsbridge defeated 2013 and 2015 champions Clara in a 51-point thriller played out in Nowlan Park. The bookies couldn’t separate them, with both sides priced at even money before […]

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Kilkenny’s slightly down in the dumps

By Kilkenny Now 26th October 2018 0

KILKENNY has slipped in the latest rankings issued by Irish Businesses Against Litter (IBAL). Down from a sixth-place position in the January survey, Kilkenny is now 16th. The report, prepared by An Taisce, singles out Kilkenny Castle and the train station for praise. High Street and approach roads to the city are also lauded. The […]

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Glanbia buys out SlimFast for €303m

By Kilkenny Now 26th October 2018 0

KILKENNY food and nutrition giant Glanbia has agreed to buy SlimFast for a hefty €303m. SlimFast is a weight management and health and wellness brand, distributed primarily in the food, drug, mass and club (FDMC) channel in the United States and UK. Commenting on the Transaction, Glanbia Managing Director Siobhán Talbot (pictured above) said she […]

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Bet tax will cost Kilkenny jobs

By Kilkenny Now 26th October 2018 0

THE Government’s proposal to hike Betting Tax by 100% will result in 43 job losses in Kilkenny, according to an analysis by the Irish Bookmakers Association (IBA). Finance Minister Pascal Donohoe announced that betting tax will increase from 1% to 2% as part of next year’s budget. Based on its engagement with members since Budget […]

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Savour a green flavour to 2018 foodie festival

By Kilkenny Now 26th October 2018 0

SAVOUR Kilkenny is going Green. The Savour Festival – in conjunction with Kilkenny County Council and Clean Technology Centre – has adopted green initiatives this year that will minimise environmental impacts through waste minimisation and also increase environmental awareness for stall holders and festival goers. The Environment Section of Kilkenny County

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Callan town centre to get a makeover

By Kilkenny Now 26th October 2018 0

CALLAN is one of six towns across the country that have been selected for a new national scheme to encourage more people to live in rural town centres. The Co Kilkenny town, along with Cappoquin in Co Waterford, Boyle in Roscommon, Ballinrobe in Mayo, Banagher in Offaly and Castleblaney in Monaghan have received funding of […]

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Bishop Forristal: ‘A life of faith and courage’

By Kilkenny Now 26th October 2018 0

BISHOP Dermot Farrell led tributes to his predecessor, the Emeritas Bishop of Ossary Laurence Forristal, who died peacefully following a long illness earlier this month. Bishop Forristal passed away on October 10 at St Luke’s Hospital. He is survived by his sisters Kathleen, Nan and Mary, brother-in-law Eamon, sisters-in-law Maureen and Geraldine, nephews, nieces and […]

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Revealed: brave battle to save Bridge House

By Kilkenny Now 26th October 2018 0

AN army of more than 30 fire fighters battled the blaze that was almost completely destroyed Kilkenny’s historic Bridge House. And the survival of what remains of one of the city’s best loved buildings is largely thanks to their heroic efforts. The alarm was raised on the morning of Wednesday, October 10, shortly after the […]