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No further deaths but 200 new cases as Fáilte Ireland chairman steps down over holiday to Italy

By Kilkenny Now 15th August 2020 0

There were no further deaths from Covid-19 in the Republic of Ireland in the last 24 hours, the HSE said this evening. The total death toll here is now 1,774 while the number of confirmed cases has now reached 27,191 after another 200 were diagnosed. Meanwhile, Michael Cawley, the Chairman of Fáilte Ireland, has re […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 15th August 2020 0

Patrick (Pat) Penny Shelumsrath, Callan Road, Kilkenny City, Kilkenny Pat, ex Garda Síochána, died peacefully at his home. Much-loved husband of Kate. Pre-deceased by his late wife Mary. Deeply regretted by his son John, daughter Carmel, grandchildren Gisele, Lola and Matilda, daughter-in-law Sally, Carmel’s partner Jeff, nephews, nieces, relatives, colleagues in An

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Here we go again: Fresh thunder weather warning issued for Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 15th August 2020 Post a comment

Kilkenny is set for another blast of thunder and rain following a fresh Yellow weather alert from Met Éireann this afternoon. The national forecaster has issued a Status Yellow Thunder warning for this afternoon for Munster, Carlow, Kilkenny, Laois, Wexford, Offaly, Galway, Mayo and Roscommon, which the forecaster warned could last until 9pm. A rain […]

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Man questioned at Kilkenny Garda Station following discovery of explosives

By Kilkenny Now 15th August 2020 115

A man is being questioned by gardai at Kilkenny Garda Station after he was arrested following the discovery of explosives found at a property in Kilkenny yesterday evening. The Technical Bureau and the Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team attended the scene on Church Lane, Kilkenny at around 7pm at the request of gardaí. After […]

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ALERT: Kilkenny bank customers targeted in new ‘smishing’ scam

By Kilkenny Now 15th August 2020 0

Gardai have urged Kilkenny bank customers to be aware of a new ‘smishing’ scam. In the latest scam, people are being contacted via text from individuals falsely claiming to represent Permanent TSB (PTSB). The fraudsters claim the customer’s bank card or account have been “compromised” before trying to get them to reveal their personal banking […]

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Major development in efforts to rid Kilkenny of ‘Road of Death’

By Kilkenny Now 14th August 2020 0

Moves to rid county Kilkenny of what is known locally as the ‘Road of Death’ have accelerated after the local council was granted a compulsory purchase order (CPO) on lands required to build a new bridge and flyover over the N24. An Bord Pléanala approved the acquisition of lands just outside Piltown for the N24 […]

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No further deaths as number on hospital waiting lists hits record 819,000

By Kilkenny Now 14th August 2020 0

There were no further deaths from Covid-19 in the Republic of Ireland in the last 24 hours, the HSE said this evening. The total death toll here is now 1,774 while the number of confirmed cases has now reached 26,995 after another 67 were diagnosed. Meanwhile, the number of people on hospital waiting lists has […]

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WINE O’CLOCK: Popularity breeds content

By Kilkenny Now 14th August 2020 0

Sales of Picpoul de Pinet are increasing faster than those of any other wine in the UK, where Tesco alone expects to sell close to two million bottles this year. I can’t find figures for Ireland but, from observation, I would say the same applies here. I am not surprised. This crisp white from the […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 14th August 2020 Post a comment

Mary Burke (née Hickey) 10 St. Joseph’s Tce., Urlingford, Kilkenny Mary died, peacefully, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny, surrounded by her family. Predeceased by her son Martin. Deeply regretted by her loving husband Paddy, her family Marie, Patrick, Bridget, Gerard, Eileen, Paul, Ann, Caroline, Sharon, James, Bernie and John, sons in law, daughters in law,

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Free money! Kilkenny’s self-employed to benefit from €1,000 restart grant

By Kilkenny Now 14th August 2020 2

Kilkenny’s self-employed who had to avail of the Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP) but have since signed off it and gone back to work can now avail of a €1,000 government grant. The grant which is being offered as part of the revised Enterprise Support Grant is designed to help Kilkenny’s sole-traders who do not pay […]

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No further deaths but 200 new cases as Fáilte Ireland chairman steps down over holiday to Italy

REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

Here we go again: Fresh thunder weather warning issued for Kilkenny

Man questioned at Kilkenny Garda Station following discovery of explosives

ALERT: Kilkenny bank customers targeted in new ‘smishing’ scam

Major development in efforts to rid Kilkenny of ‘Road of Death’

No further deaths as number on hospital waiting lists hits record 819,000

WINE O’CLOCK: Popularity breeds content

REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices