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Kilkenny wedding parties to be hit by hotel VAT rise

By Kilkenny Now 19th November 2018 0

THOUSANDS of couples from Kilkenny and across the country who are planning to get married next year will see their wedding costs climb by hundreds of euro as a result of the VAT changes affecting the hospitality sector outlined in the recent budget. From the beginning of 2019, the hospitality sector will revert to paying […]

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More traffic disruption on Patrick Street

By Kilkenny Now 19th November 2018 0

RESIDENTS, businesses and shoppers face more disruption on Patrick Street this week. From this morning, a one-way traffic system and diversions will be put in place to allow for resurfacing works. Traffic from Patrick Street, city bound, will be one-way from 7am this morning until 7pm. Tomorrow the street will be one-way, outbound, from 9.30am […]

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Big Phil wants to plough on as EU Agriculture Commissioner

By Kilkenny Now 18th November 2018 0

EU agriculture commissioner Phil Hogan has indicated he will seek a second term as Ireland’s member on the European Commission. The former Kilkenny TD has reportedly left senior figures in Fine Gael in no doubt of his desire to continue in Brussels. This is despite speculation he will face competition from former Tánaiste and Justice […]

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Hughes Farming is 2018 Kilkenny Business of the Year

By Kilkenny Now 18th November 2018 0

HUGHES Farming is the Kilkenny Business of the Year. The dynamic company was announced as the overall winner of the 2018 Kilkenny Business Awards at a glittering black-tie event at the Lyrath estate Hotel last night. More than 500 guests toasted the winners of more than 20 individual categories at the gala event, which was hosted […]

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BREXIT: ‘Prepare for the worst’ – EU Commissioner Phil Hogan warns local businesses and farmers

By Kilkenny Now 17th November 2018 0

EU COMMISSIONER Phil Hogan has urged local businesses and farmers to be “prepared for the worst-case scenario” when it comes to Brexit. The former Kilkenny TD told delegates at the European Dairy Association’s Annual Convention that Ireland is one of the most exposed countries to the consequences of Brexit. “The risk of a no deal […]

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Eddie rolls back the years to power Graigue-Ballycallan into Leinster final

By Kilkenny Now 17th November 2018 0

EDDIE Brennan will lead Graigue-Ballycallan into the Leinster Intermediate Hurling Final after the Kilkenny club recorded an emphatic victory over Wexford’s St Mogue’s Fethard in today’s semi-final. The 40-year-old, who was recently appointed new Laois boss, scored 1-1 from play as the Kilkenny champions ran out winners by a margin of 2-22 to 1-12. Brennan and Sean […]

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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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