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Garda chopper has bird’s eye view of South Kilkenny as Operation Thor swings into action

By Kilkenny Now 4th March 2019 0

THE Garda Air Support Unit had a bird’s eye view as their colleagues on the ground swung into action for the latest chapter of the ongoing Operation Thor targeting organised criminals in Kilkenny. The Garda chopper snapped this panoramic view of Graiguenamanagh as gardai manned checkpoints on the ground. Thirty people were arrested for a […]

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Kilkenny family pay off entire mortgage with €200,000 scratch card win

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IT was a spectacular day for a lucky couple from south Kilkenny who claimed a life-changing €200,000 scratch card win from National Lottery offices in Dublin. And the overjoyed couple, who bought their winning €10 All Cash Spectacular scratch card at Blanchfield’s Centra store in Mooncoin, declared they will use their winnings to pay off […]

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Ballyhale volunteers serve up a masterclass in community spirit

By Kilkenny Now 4th March 2019 0

THE people of Ballyhale have joined together to give a master-class in how a community cooperative effort should be done. This weekend the local Shamrocks hurling team were playing host to the boys of Caryduff GAA Club, so needless to say the South Kilkenny village had plenty of mouths to feed. And so the task […]

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‘Making it happen’ – join some of Kilkenny’s most inspiring women at special event this week

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AN inspiring event to mark International Women’s Day will take place at Anocht Restaurant on Friday. Local Enterprise Office Kilkenny, in conjunction with Bank of Ireland, Network Ireland Kilkenny and Kilkenny Chamber of Commerce are hosting a panel discussion based on the theme ‘Making it Happen’ followed by a meal at Anocht Restaurant in the […]

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Kilkenny’s John Nolan and celebrity partner Mairéad dance their way into quarter finals of hit RTE show

By Kilkenny Now 4th March 2019 0

KILKENNY dancing star John Nolan and his celebrity partner Mairéad Ronan are through to the quarter finals of the hit RTÉ show. Last night the pair again impressed the judges as they danced an American Smooth to Robbie Williams’ cover of Beyond the Sea, and the judges were quick to take up the nautical theme. Julian […]

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Role models Henry Shefflin and Evanne Ní Chuillin launch Garda Youth Awards

By Kilkenny Now 4th March 2019 0

HURLING legend Henry Shefflin and RTÉ journalist Evanne Ní Chuilinn have thrown their support behind an innovative new initiative to recognise the hugely positive contributions that young people are making to their local communities. The Garda Youth Awards will recognise the “outstanding contribution” young people between the ages of 13 and 21 are making to […]

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‘Time to bin election posters and engage directly with voters’ – Kilkenny Councillor

By Kilkenny Now 4th March 2019 0

BANNING election posters is not enough – election campaigning also needs to radically change, Kilkenny Councillor Malcolm Noonan said today. Cllr Noonan has already pledged not to erect posters for the local elections in May. But the Green Party City Councillor, who is also his party’s Local Government spokesperson, said that while he is “happy […]

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Kilkenny motorists urged to drive with caution as Storm Freya wrecks havoc

By Kilkenny Now 4th March 2019 0

KILKENNY motorists are being urged to drive with caution this morning after yesterday’s snow blizzards caught many drivers unawares. Storm Freya caused traffic chaos in many parts of the country, leaving many motorists stranded. And forecasters have warned that conditions will remain treacherous this morning. Alan O’Reilly of Carlow Weather warned roads and paths

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Now Brexit fears are delaying roll-out of broadband to rural parts of Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 3rd March 2019 0

GROWING fears and uncertainty over the fallout of Brexit is causing new delays to the roll out of vital broadband services to rural parts of Kilkenny. The Government has said it will not proceed with the plan to connect half a million rural homes and businesses across Kilkenny and the rest of the country to […]

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Castlecomer’s Rose ‘buds’ steal the show

By Kilkenny Now 3rd March 2019 0

CASTLECOMER’S Roses met their very own ‘Rose buds’ during a special event in the luxurious surroundings of the Avalon House Hotel. The newly-opened hotel played host as the eight local Roses presented sashes to their new ‘buds’ yesterday morning. Then it was time to enjoy some afternoon tea in the hotel’s ballroom. The event was […]