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‘Filthy’ Kilkenny chipper shut down because it posed a ‘grave and immediate danger to public health’

By Kilkenny Now 10th December 2018 0

THE Blue Door take away restaurant was shut down after food safety chiefs found it posed a “grave and immediate danger to public health”. The chipper in John Street was one of eight premises around the country hit with closure orders from the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI). The FSAI inspectors found the owners […]

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BREAKING: Theresa May calls off tomorrow’s crucial vote on EU deal

By Kilkenny Now 10th December 2018 0

BRITISH Prime Minister Theresa May has dramatically postponed tomorrow’s crucial House of Commons vote on the Brexit withdrawal agreement she reached with the EU. Ms May announced the decision in the House today saying, to laughs from MPs, that there was support for many parts of the deal but that there was objection to the […]

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‘Tis the season to be … half a stone heavier, warn health experts

By Kilkenny Now 10th December 2018 0

THE average Irish adult can expect to pile on half a stone over the festive season as a combination of boozing, overeating and shunning exercise takes its toll on our waistlines. Obesity watchdogs have warned that weight gain is all but inevitable over the Christmas holiday period, as it’s the one time of year that […]

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Europe’s top court says UK can unilaterally end Brexit

By Kilkenny Now 10th December 2018 0

BRITAIN can unilaterally revoke its withdrawal from the EU, the European Court of Justice has ruled. The ruling means the UK can decide to no longer go ahead with Brexit without the permission of the other 27 EU members. British Prime Minister Theresa May held 11th-hour crisis talks with EU leaders yesterday as she agonised […]

Sport

Eddie’s managerial career gets off to a dream start

By Kilkenny Now 10th December 2018 0

KILKENNY legend Eddie Brennan had a dream start to his managerial career as his Laois side got the better of neighbours Offaly in the Walsh Cup. Eddie is going to be seeing quite a lot of the same foe in 2018 – in both the Joe McDonagh Cup and Division 1B of the league. Offaly […]

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Leinster sink Bath as Munster Castres-rate French champions in Thomond Park

By Kilkenny Now 9th December 2018 0

LEINSTER gained a vital away victory and severely dented Bath’s Heineken Champions Cup hopes by claiming a tensely-fought 17-10 victory. Jordan Larmour’s interception try early in the second half proved to be crucial as Leinster shaded a tight Pool One encounter. Bath, enduring a disappointing season so far, delivered an impressive display but they were […]

Business

Markets on edge ahead of Tuesday’s crucial Brexit vote

By Kilkenny Now 9th December 2018 0

INVESTORS and currency traders are bracing for a markets showdown this week as UK Prime Minister Theresa May looks set to lose the crunch vote on her Brexit deal. Failure to get the deal across the line will create a wave of uncertainty for world stock markets, with sterling likely to come under severe pressure. […]

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Brother of Kilkenny woman murdered on Christmas Day calls for tougher laws to protect women

By Kilkenny Now 9th December 2018 0

THE brother of a young Kilkenny mother who was murdered along with her two daughters on Christmas morning has called for tougher laws to deal with violence against women. Sharon Whelan (30) and her daughters Zarah (7) and Nadia (2) were killed by postman Brian Hennessy after he broke into their home at Windgap in 2008. […]

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BREXIT: Big Phil hits out at UK politician’s call to threaten Ireland with ‘starvation’

By Kilkenny Now 9th December 2018 0

TOUGH-talking EU Commissioner Phil Hogan this week hit out at suggestions from a senior British politician that the UK should threaten Ireland with “starvation” as leverage in Brexit talks. The bizarre suggestion was made by former UK International Development Minister, Priti Patel, after a report in a British newspaper said Ireland would lose 7% of […]

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City-centre traffic to make way for 1,000 Yulefest Medieval Mile runners

By Kilkenny Now 7th December 2018 0

TRAFFIC will be temporarily banned from the city-centre this evening to make way for 1,000 hardy runners of all ages and sizes as they pound the pavements during the Yulefest Medieval Mile Run. Kilkenny County Council has confirmed the following roads will be closed to traffic between 7pm and 8pm: Central Access Scheme, St. Canice’s […]