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‘Not all characters in songs are angels’ – Shane responds to Fairytale controversy

By Kilkenny Now 7th December 2018 0

SHANE MacGowan has responded to criticism of the use of a word which is considered offensive to the gay community in his Christmas classic, Fairytale of New York. The Pogues frontman issued a statement in response to calls from two RTÉ 2FM DJs to have the word censored when it is played on air. Presenters […]

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Man rushed to St Luke’s after he was stabbed in the stomach during late night row

By Kilkenny Now 7th December 2018 Post a comment

GARDAI are appealing for witnesses after a man was stabbed in the stomach during a late-night row which erupted in the Johnswell Road area of the city. Gardai confirmed the incident occurred in Rosewood shortly after midnight on Monday last. A male was taken to St Luke’s General Hospital after he suffered a laceration to […]

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Global market slump wipes €2.5bn off Irish stocks

By Kilkenny Now 7th December 2018 0

A GLOBAL stock market slump wiped €2.5 billion off Irish stocks in just one day, promoting fears that the remarkable decade-long equity bull run is finally coming to an end. Ireland’s main stock index fell 3.11% yesterday as markets across the world tumbled. A 2.5% drop in the US S&P 500 saw the benchmark index […]

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Let your fingers do the crime-fighting: Callan residents join text alert service

By Kilkenny Now 6th December 2018 0

CALLAN residents have signed up to a new Garda text alert service to combat crime in their neighbourhood. This followed a special presentation by Crime Prevention Officer Peter McConnon and local Sergeant Cormac O’Connell at a Callan Text Alert Registration meeting in the town earlier this week. Local gardai said: “Lots of people signed up […]

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A life less ordinary: hero campaigner Vicky to publish memoir next year

By Kilkenny Now 6th December 2018 0

HERO Kilkenny cervical cancer campaigner Vicky Phelan will release a memoir on her incredible life story next year. Publisher Hachette Books Ireland has confirmed the book will tell Ms Phelan’s “full story for the first time”. Ms Phelan, who is from Mooncoin and was recently named Kilkenny Person of the Year, survived a life-threatening accident […]

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Yule be amazed at flaming Christmas treats Kilkenny has in store this weekend

By Kilkenny Now 6th December 2018 0

THE city will be transformed into a Christmassy wonderland this week as Yulefest Kilkenny plays host to fire dancers, High Kings and Santa Claus himself! On Saturday, the FirePoise performers will fan the festival flames as they wow crowds for free at the MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre. They’ll perform their amazing street-style circus act, while […]

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Kilkenny renters will know what previous tenants paid under new law

By Kilkenny Now 6th December 2018 0

KILKENNY renters will be able to know what a previous tenant was paying for their room or property under laws to be brought to Cabinet next week. Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy has announced plans to set up a ‘rent register’, which would allow people looking to rent a room to see the average prices in […]

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Brace yourself for more rain, hail and storm conditions: Met Éireann

By Kilkenny Now 6th December 2018 0

STORM conditions are set to batter Kilkenny and parts of the rest of the country over the coming days. Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow wind warning for the entire west coast from 10pm tomorrow until 9am Friday. Wind speeds are expected to reach between 55 to 65km/h with gusts of 90 to 110km/h. […]

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Brexit booze blues: No-deal scenario could result in higher drink prices

By Kilkenny Now 5th December 2018 0

GLOOMY reports about the potential impact of Brexit are enough to drive some people to drink. But now it’s emerged that the price of that drink could rise as a result of Britain’s decision to quit the EU. Industry experts here have warned that preparations for a no-deal scenario, including the possibility of tariffs on […]

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Council given a taste of army life during special visit to James Stephen’s Barracks

By Kilkenny Now 5th December 2018 0

KILKENNY County Council recently paid a visit to James Stephen’s Army Barracks in recognition of the major role the Defence Forces’ base contributes to the social and economic life of the city. The visiting group, which consisted of the Cathaoirleach Cllr Eamonn Aylward plus elected council members and officials, were given a special Guard of […]