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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 19th August 2020 2

Peter MINCHIN Hazel Grove, Kilkenny City, Kilkenny / Bagenalstown, Carlow Minchin (Hazel Grove, Loughboy, Kilkenny and formerly of Ballinree, Bagenalstown, Co. Carlow) 17th August 2020, unexpectedly, at University Hospital, Waterford, Peter, pre-deceased recently by his partner of 30 years Agnes (Purcell), sadly missed by his daughter Hilda and her husband John, sons

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Lock up and batten down: Red weather alert issued as Ellen roars into town

By Kilkenny Now 19th August 2020 0

People have been warned to stay away from coasts as Storm Ellen arrives later today. Kilkenny remains under Status Yellow Wind Warning which comes into effect from 9pm tonight and will last until midnight on Thursday. A red weather alert has been issued for Cork while Waterford has been included in a new nationwide Status […]

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Care home in county Kilkenny confirms one positive Covid-19 case in staff member

By Kilkenny Now 19th August 2020 6

A residential care facility in county Kilkenny has returned a positive case for Covid-19 over the weekend, they have confirmed to KilkennyNow.ie. The single positive case was confirmed at Mooncoin Residential Care Centre last Friday with one of its staff members, who management at the facility say had displayed no symptoms. The staff member is […]

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THROW-IN: Your complete guide for all the upcoming Kilkenny GAA fixtures

By Kilkenny Now 19th August 2020 5

Wed 19 Aug J.J. Kavanagh and Sons Junior Hurling Championship Section B, Venue: Ballyragget, (Quarter Final), Erins Own V St. Patrick’s 19:15, Duggan Steel Under-15 A Hurling Championship, Venue: Pairc Sheamuis Stiophan, (Quarter Final (A), James Stephens V Clara 19:00, Venue: Tom Ryall Park, (Quarter Final (B)), Graigue Ballycallan V Tullogher Rosbercon 19:00,

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Con hair: Burglar breaks into Kilkenny property and makes off with barber set

By Kilkenny Now 19th August 2020 22

A burglar from into a property in Kilkenny city overnight before making off with a handmixer and a barber set. A local Garda spokesperson confirmed the break-in occurred at a garden shed in the Ayrfield area of the city overnight between August 12 and August 13. Gardai have urged witnesses or anyone who may have […]

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Work to remove Kilkenny’s ‘Road of Death’ to begin next year

By Kilkenny Now 19th August 2020 10

Works aimed at removing a notorious stretch of road in county Kilkenny, which has been locally dubbed as the ‘Road of Death’, will begin next year. An Bord Pleanála has approved the Compulsory Purchase Order for the N24 Tower Road Junction Improvement Scheme at Piltown, county Kilkenny. Since the road opened over 20 years ago, […]

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Cycle of crime continues: Now bike thieves target rural Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 18th August 2020 8

Gardaí are investigating yet another bike theft – this time from outside a house in county Kilkenny. The bike, a red Raleigh racing bike, was taken from the front garden of a house in Danganbeg, Knocktopher. It was stolen overnight between last Tuesday, August 11 and the morning of Wednesday, August 12. Anyone with information […]

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LATEST: One person dies and 190 new cases confirmed as Government unveils tough new measures to combat spread of virus

By Kilkenny Now 18th August 2020 Post a comment

One more person has died after contracting the coronavirus as 190 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening. The overall death toll as a result of the virus now stands at 1,775. There are now 27,499 confirmed cases of Covid-19 across the country, according to the latest daily briefing from the National Public Health […]

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ALERT: Kilkenny included in new weather warning, stong winds and risk of flooding

By Kilkenny Now 18th August 2020 0

Kilkenny has been included in a new nationwide Status Yellow Wind Warning which comes into effect from 9pm tomorrow night and will last until midnight on Thursday. Met Éireann warned it will become very windy tomorrow, continuing throughout the day on Thursday. Severe gusts are likely, with a combination of storm surge, spring tides and […]

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Kilkenny’s libraries get €280,000 to help keep people safe during Covid chapter

By Kilkenny Now 18th August 2020 Post a comment

New funding has been provided to upgrade and modernise libraries in Kilkenny city and county and to help them adapt to Covid-19 social distancing rules. The funding, part of a €2.8 million nationwide initiative, was announced recently by Kilkenny Fine Gael TD John Paul Phelan. Deputy Phelan said the funding has been matched by a […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

Lock up and batten down: Red weather alert issued as Ellen roars into town

Care home in county Kilkenny confirms one positive Covid-19 case in staff member

THROW-IN: Your complete guide for all the upcoming Kilkenny GAA fixtures

Con hair: Burglar breaks into Kilkenny property and makes off with barber set

Work to remove Kilkenny’s ‘Road of Death’ to begin next year

Cycle of crime continues: Now bike thieves target rural Kilkenny

LATEST: One person dies and 190 new cases confirmed as Government unveils tough new measures to combat spread of virus

ALERT: Kilkenny included in new weather warning, stong winds and risk of flooding

Kilkenny’s libraries get €280,000 to help keep people safe during Covid chapter