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Rock ‘n Roll charity night at Kyteler’s Inn

By Kilkenny Now 30th October 2018 0

KYTELER’S Inn will host a special fun-filled night of rockin’ and rollin’, all in the name of charity, next month. Rooters MCC will on microphone duty for Rock Night, in aid of St Patrick’s Centre and the Holy Angels, at the historic Kilkenny venue on Saturday, November 24. The doors open at 8pm and admission […]

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Casey was only bit of life in ‘exceptionally dull campaign’ – John Paul Phelan

By Kilkenny Now 29th October 2018 0

PETER Casey was the only bit of life in an “exceptionally dull campaign”, Minister of State and Kilkenny TD John Paul Phelan said after more than one-in-four of local voters backed the controversial candidate as their number one choice for the Áras. Michael D. Higgins comfortably retained the presidency as expected, but the surprise late […]

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TJ powers Ballyhale to victory

By Kilkenny Now 29th October 2018 0

 Ballyhale Shamrocks 2-20  Bennettsbridge 2-17 Kilkenny hurling star TJ Reid, pictured above with his girlfriend, Miss Kilkenny 2017 Niamh de Brún, is elated after his beloved Ballyhale Shamrocks overcame a brave challenge from Bennetsbridge in a thrilling contest at Nowlan Park. Shamrocks opened with storm force and threatened to sweep their opponents aside, but the […]

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€600,000 to help repair Kilkenny’s storm damaged roads

By Kilkenny Now 29th October 2018 0

KILKENNY will receive more than €600,000 in Government funding to help repair our storm-affected roads. The funding was confirmed by Junior Minister and Kilkenny TD John Paul Phelan (pictured above). Minister Phelan said: “Many of the regional and local roads in Kilkenny have suffered significant damage as a result of severe weather events and in […]

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Finbar’s all Wright for Gala gig night

By Kilkenny Now 26th October 2018 0

Finbar Wright will make a special guest appearance as The Watergate celebrates its 25th anniversary with a Gala Concert on Friday, November 16. Finbar performed at the opening concert for the theater back in 1993. RTE’s Mary Kennedy will MC on the night.

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Thieves target sheds

By Kilkenny Now 26th October 2018 0

“LOCK up your garden sheds and garages.” That’s the message from Kilkenny gardai who confirmed they’ve received a number of reports regarding break-ins to garden sheds, garages and lock ups adjacent to dwellings over the past fortnight. The culprits are targeting tools, power tools, and gardening equipment.

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Gardai investigate assault in city

By Kilkenny Now 26th October 2018 0

AN investigation has been launched following an alleged sexual assault of a woman in Kilkenny. It is understood the incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning, October 14, shortly before 2am near Freshford Road. A Garda spokesperson confirmed: “Gardaí are investigating an alleged sexual assault of a female that occurred on the 14th […]

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Kilkenny famine poor were heavy smokers, new study shows

By Kilkenny Now 26th October 2018 Post a comment

SMOKING was rampant among the poorest adults who died in the Irish famine – and it caused serious tooth decay. A new study carried out on the teeth of 363 impoverished Irish men and women who died in the Kilkenny Union Workhouse from 1847 and 1851 showed shockingly poor oral health among the famine victims. […]

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Diners evacuated from restaurant

By Kilkenny Now 26th October 2018 0

DINERS had to be evacuated from a restaurant in Kilkenny city after its kitchen caught fire last Saturday night. Fortunately no one was injured in the blaze, which broke out at the Butcher Restaurant on the Butterslip at around 7pm. Emergency services were called after a small fire broke out in the kitchen. Two units […]

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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 […]