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Heartless thieves break into Kilkenny school and steal safe

By Kilkenny Now 24th November 2019 0

A safe in a school in county Kilkenny was taken during a burglary that happened las week. The shocking theft occurred at Burnchurch National School (below) near Callan, sometime between 4.15pm last Wednesday and 8.30am the following day. It is understood the burglars forced open the front door of the school to gain entry. They […]

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More delays to Ireland’s longest bridge, linking Kilkenny and Wexford, after worker seriously injured

By Kilkenny Now 24th November 2019 0

Construction work on Ireland’s longest bridge linking Kilkenny and Wexford at Glenmore was halted for several days after a worker was seriously injured. Emergency services were called to the scene of the incident at the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Bridge on Wednesday, November 13, shortly before 8.30am. The victim, who is believed to be from Italy, […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 24th November 2019 0

Johanna Forristal (née Murphy) Bishops Grove, Ferrybank/Glenmore Johanna Forristal, Bishops Grove, Ferrybank, Waterford, who died on Saturday, 23rd November 2019, peacefully at University Hospital Waterford, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by husband John, brother Martin, Johanna will be sadly missed by her daughters Caroline (Phelan), Deirdre (Weekes), Maria

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Nine of 16 migrants found in back of lorry on ferry have gone missing

By Kilkenny Now 24th November 2019 0

Nine of the 16 migrants found in the back of a truck trailer on a ferry bound for Rosslare last week have gone missing. This morning it emerged nine of the adult males in the group had left their accommodation by Friday night. Their whereabouts are unknown. The migrants, most of whom are understood to […]

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Prima Doner: International fast food chain eyes Kilkenny location

By Kilkenny Now 24th November 2019 0

An internationally renowned fast food chain is coming to Ireland, and Kilkenny is set to get a pitta the action! Restaurant chain German Doner Kebab (GDK) is planning to open 40 outlets on the island of Ireland, beginning in next summer, with outlets in Dublin and Belfast. The middle eastern cuisine inspired restaurants will then […]

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Burglars arrested after being tackled by hero Kilkenny farmer and son back in court

By Kilkenny Now 23rd November 2019 0

Two men due to reappear in court on Monday after they were remanded in custody following a break-in at a Kilkenny farm which resulted in a dramatic manhunt involving the Garda helicopter. The two men were remanded to Cloverhill Prison in Dublin following a special sitting of Carlow District Court on Thursday afternoon. A third […]

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Major jobs boost for Kilkenny as Glanbia gets green light for new €140m facility

By Kilkenny Now 23rd November 2019 3

Glanbia has been given the go-ahead to build a huge €140 million cheesemaking facility in county Kilkenny, creating 180 new jobs. The new facility, will be constructed by the Kilkenny-based food giant in partnership with a Dutch dairy partner, Royal A-ware, is expected to be operational in 2022. The facility will be built in Belview […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 23rd November 2019 0

Brian KILBRIDE Formerly The Islands, Urlingford Brian died peacefully in his 97th year at home surrounded by his family. Predeceased by his loving wife Maura, son Ronnie and recently deceased son-in-law Johnny. Sadly missed by his loving children Bernie, Marion, Betty (Brennen) and Geraldine (Doyle), son-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces,

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Kilkenny man lands one of the top media jobs in South America

By Kilkenny Now 23rd November 2019 0

A Kilkenny journalist has been handed one of the media’s most demanding roles after he was appointed head of news in one of the world’s most politically and socially turbulent regions. Paul Byrne (41), from Piltown, was this week named as the News Director for Southern South America by Associated Press (AP), the world’s largest […]

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Come work in Kilkenny! 800 exciting career roles on offer at Christmas jobs market

By Kilkenny Now 23rd November 2019 Post a comment

Up to 800 new career opportunities in Kilkenny will be up for grabs at jobs fair being held in the city over Christmas. The jobs exhibition is being run at Christmas to showcase the hundreds of jobs and the array of positions available in Killenny, to people coming home for Christmas, as well as people […]

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Heartless thieves break into Kilkenny school and steal safe

More delays to Ireland’s longest bridge, linking Kilkenny and Wexford, after worker seriously injured

REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

Nine of 16 migrants found in back of lorry on ferry have gone missing

Prima Doner: International fast food chain eyes Kilkenny location

Burglars arrested after being tackled by hero Kilkenny farmer and son back in court

Major jobs boost for Kilkenny as Glanbia gets green light for new €140m facility

REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

Kilkenny man lands one of the top media jobs in South America

Come work in Kilkenny! 800 exciting career roles on offer at Christmas jobs market