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Inistioge party awaits currach rowers

By Kilkenny Now 17th November 2018 0

THE River Nore will be transported back in time this weekend as one of Ireland’s most picturesque waterways plays host to a fleet of traditional Irish currach boats and their crews. A 24-strong team of rowers from Cork’s Naomhóga Chrocaí club began their Nore adventure at 10am this morning at Graiguenamanagh Boat club, arriving at […]

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Brian Cody: ‘GAA calendar creating elitism among inter-county players’

By Kilkenny Now 17th November 2018 0

KILKENNY manager Brian Cody believes the current GAA calendar has created a “dangerous precedent” and warned that elitism is now a serious issue for the authorities. Cody oversaw his Kilkenny team’s clash with Galway in the inaugural Wild Geese Trophy clash in Sydney, and speaking on the G’Day GAA podcast, offered his thoughts on the […]

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Hundreds of runners descend on Kilkenny in bid to conquer the Stook Flying Mile

By Kilkenny Now 17th November 2018 0

HUNDREDS of Ireland’s bravest runners are making their way to Kilkenny tomorrow to take on the fastest timed road mile on the circuit – the Stook Flying Mile. The signature feature of the Stook 10 Mile Road Race, the flying mile is mile nine of the Stook 10-mile road race and drops an eye-watering 120 […]

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3CEA hosts free energy workshops for home and business owners

By Kilkenny Now 17th November 2018 0

HOME and business owners, community groups and housing associations across Kilkenny and Carlow who are anxious to save energy costs, lower carbon emissions and increase the comfort of their buildings are invited to attend a free information session with the trusted energy and retrofit experts for the region. A number of Sustainable Energy Authority of […]

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Freshford murder trial: Accused said he heard ‘boom, boom, boom’ before finding partner at bottom of stairs

By Kilkenny Now 16th November 2018 0

A MAN on trial for murdering his partner at their county Kilkenny home told gardaí at the scene that he heard a “boom, boom, boom” before finding her at the bottom of their staircase. Renars Veigulis (32) of Old Bridge Street in Freshford, has pleaded not guilty to murdering Rita Apine (29) at their home […]

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‘Guardian angel’ Teresa is 2018 Kilkenny Carer of the Year

By Kilkenny Now 16th November 2018 0

A DEDICATED mother who has cared for her severely autistic son for almost 30 years has been named as the 2018 Kilkenny CarePlus Carer of the Year. Teresa Hayes, from Brownstown, provides around-the-clock care for her son Eric, who is 29. Teresa (61) is the sole carer since her husband died two years after battling […]

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Gardai probe assault at popular city-centre walkway

By Kilkenny Now 16th November 2018 0

GARDAI in Kilkenny are investigating a vicious assault that occurred in one of the city’s most popular walkways in the middle of the day. The attack took place at Canal Walk at around 3.30pm last Sunday. Gardai confirmed they are investigating the incident, but so far there has been no arrests. A Garda Press Office […]

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EXCLUSIVE: Minister warns no deal Brexit would have ‘catastrophic’ effect on local businesses

By Kilkenny Now 16th November 2018 0

A NO-DEAL Brexit would have a “catastrophic” impact on local businesses that rely on UK imports, Minister John Paul Phelan has warned. The Kilkenny TD, who was yesterday appointed as Fine Gael’s Director of Elections, spoke out as British Prime Minister Theresa May battles to save her political career over the Brexit deal which now […]

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Revealed: Rachel Allen’s special Christmas menu for local culinary event

By Kilkenny Now 16th November 2018 0

CELEBRITY chefs Rachel Allen and Martin Shanahan and Rachel Allen have just unveiled what they’ll be cooking and baking as the count-down to this year’s long-awaited Culinary Christmas programme up the road in Carlow gets underway. Tickets for Rachel’s demonstration at Visual on Friday, December 7, are almost completely sold out. And seats for Martin […]

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‘Marie’s killer must pay’ – family of murdered Killenny mother-of-two

By Kilkenny Now 16th November 2018 0

THE family of murdered Kilkenny mother-of-two Marie Tierney have spoken of their ongoing anguish that their sister’s killer has still not been brought to justice, more than 30 years after she was killed and dumped in a ditch. Marie was reported missing on 22 October 1984 by her husband. She had left their house at […]