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Back of the net! Kilkenny soccer project fighting mental illness gets global recognition

By Kilkenny Now 29th November 2019 0

A Kilkenny soccer programme which assists people dealing with mental health issues has won a prestigious global healthcare award. “Kick-Start to Recovery,” a soccer project co-funded by the HSE/South East Community Healthcare’s mental health services and the FAI in Kilkenny, won the prize at the 2019 Zenith Global Healthcare Professionals Awards Ceremony

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Police seal off London city centre following reports of gunfire

By Kilkenny Now 29th November 2019 0

London city centre is on shut-down following reports of gunshots in the area London Bridge has been cleared and sealed off after shots were heard. Police have been clearing the streets around the famous bridge. Early reports suggest two shots were fired, both by police. People are reporting a fight had broken out on the […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 29th November 2019 0

Pierce RYAN Akylethawn, Skeoughvosteen The death has taken place of Pierce Ryan of Akylethawn, Skeoughvosteen, Co Kilkenny Pierce died peacefully today (28th November 2019) surrounded by his loving family in the compassionate care of the staff of St. Gabriel’s ward, Kilkenny. Pierce was pre deceased by his loving wife Margaret and brother Tom. He will […]

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Relief for Kilkenny parents as Government grants local creches a reprieve on new fire rules

By Kilkenny Now 29th November 2019 0

Kilkenny parents wondering if they would have childcare facilities to send their children to in the New Year can relax after the Government offered a reprieve to creches over new fire safety rules. Creches in Kilkenny were under pressure to have mandatory documentation in place by December 12, including obtaining fire certificates. The Government has […]

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‘Overwhelmed and overjoyed’- Kilkenny nurse named Midwife of the Year

By Kilkenny Now 29th November 2019 Post a comment

One of St Luke’s General Hospital’s finest has been names Ireland’s Midwife of the year. Clare Kennedy won the INMO Midwife of the year 2019 for her outstanding work in developing the integrated community midwifery service for Carlow and Kilkenny. The service, which officially launched last month, allows women who attend St Luke’s maternity services […]

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Green light for development of 85 new homes in county Kilkenny town

By Kilkenny Now 29th November 2019 0

A new development consisting of 85 homes in a Kilkenny town has finally been approved by the local authority. Bolton Homes Limited originally submitted plans for the large development near Callan town centre in January, but the council subsequently requested further information about the development. The plans were resubmitted this month and now the council […]

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WEEKEND WEATHER: A glint of good news on the horizon for Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 29th November 2019 0

Whisper it … the horrible wet weather we’ve endured over the past week may be coming to an end – just in time for the weekend! Met Éireann has predicted dry and bright conditions for Kilkenny and the South East over the coming days. Temperatures dropped to as low as -1C last night, but the […]

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Shocked Kilkenny woman watches on as thief breaks into her car in broad daylight

By Kilkenny Now 28th November 2019 0

A woman looking out the window of her workplace watched in horror as a man smashed a window to break into her car. The owner of the car noticed a man loitering around her car whle she was at work in the Grange area of Kilkenny at around midday on Wednesday. While she was watching […]

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Hero cancer campaigner Vicky Phelan shuts down Twitter account following backlash

By Kilkenny Now 28th November 2019 Post a comment

Hero cancer campaigner, Vicky Phelan, has shut down her Twitter account following online criticism she suffered on Wednesday night. The terminally ill mother of two from Mooncoin, took the decision after coming under attack from an author and academic, who accused her of spreading misinformation about a treatment she undertakes in her battle with cancer. […]

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Back of the net! Kilkenny soccer project fighting mental illness gets global recognition

Police seal off London city centre following reports of gunfire

REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

Relief for Kilkenny parents as Government grants local creches a reprieve on new fire rules

‘Overwhelmed and overjoyed’- Kilkenny nurse named Midwife of the Year

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Green light for development of 85 new homes in county Kilkenny town

WEEKEND WEATHER: A glint of good news on the horizon for Kilkenny

Shocked Kilkenny woman watches on as thief breaks into her car in broad daylight

Hero cancer campaigner Vicky Phelan shuts down Twitter account following backlash