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Heartless thieves targeting vulnerable pensioners outside post offices

By Kilkenny Now 18th September 2019 0

By COLIN BARTLEY PENSIONERS are being asked to be very aware of unfamiliar people when leaving banks or post offices after a number of incidents in the area recently. Garda believe people may be targeting pensioners and following them after they collect their pensions or withdraw money. Local gardai are investigating two near identical incidents […]

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Balaclava-clad men join protestors blockading Kilkenny meat processing plant

By Kilkenny Now 18th September 2019 Post a comment

By COLIN BARTLEY PROTESTERS in balaclavas have been seen amongst the farmers blockading a meat processing plant in county Kilkenny. Earlier today Dawn Meats said it contacted gardai after becoming aware of protestors wearing full-face masks or balaclavas outside their facility in Grannagh, South Kilkenny, in what it described as a ‘sinister development.’ The plant […]

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MICHAEL WOLSEY: Don’t get your liquors in a twist, Mr Harris

By Kilkenny Now 18th September 2019 0

IN February 2015, the Government announced its intention to curb the sale of cheap booze by introducing minimum pricing. It also said it would bring in a law forcing shops to partition off the areas in which they sold alcohol. Some people saw these measures as an assault on their civil liberties while others just […]

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Top economist David McWilliams to advise Kilkenny businesses on how to prepare for Brexit

By Kilkenny Now 18th September 2019 0

DAVID McWilliams, one of Ireland’s most recognised and influential economic and social commentators, will advise local businesses on how to prepare themselves for Brexit at a special event at Hotel Kilkenny next month. He will be the keynote speaker at the ‘Ready, Set, Brexit’ event on October 2, which has been organised by Local Enterprise Office Kilkenny. […]

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US cyber-security company chooses Kilkenny for European HQ, 50 jobs created

By Kilkenny Now 18th September 2019 0

By COLIN BARTLEY THERE was more good news on the employment front for Kilkenny this morning as a US company announced it is to set up its European headquarters in the city. Security Risk Advisors (SRA), a cybersecurity consulting company is to create 52 jobs at its new headquarters and Security Operations Centre (SOC) in […]

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PLOUGHING TRAFFIC UPDATE: Huge tailbacks reported as crowds flock to Carlow

By Kilkenny Now 18th September 2019 0

By COLIN BARTLEY ORGANISERS are struggling to cope with record crowds turning up at the National Ploughing Championship today. Some visitors are reporting being stuck in traffic for up to three to four hours, while organisers have just announced the shuttle bus service from Carlow has been stopped due to over-capacity saying there is no […]

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THROW-IN: Your complete guide for all the local GAA fixtures for the week ahead

By Kilkenny Now 18th September 2019 0

Tue 17 Sept Kilkenny Honda Centre Minor C Hurling League Group A (Round: Round 5), Venue: Slieverue, Slieverue V John Lockes18:30, Duggan Steel Under-13 B Hurling Championship (Round: S/Final), Venue: Coon, St Martin’s V Dunnamaggin18:30, Duggan Steel Under-13 C Hurling Championship (Round: Q/Final (A)), Venue: Bennettsbridge, Bennettsbridge V Ballyhale

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Pensioner (80s) arrested after man (60s) was shot dead outside his house

By Kilkenny Now 18th September 2019 0

By COLIN BARTLEY A MAN in his 80s has been arrested following the shooting dead of a second man in Mayo overnight. The shooting happened at Aghamore, Ballyhaunis, just before midnight. A man in his 60s was pronounced dead at the scene. The owner of the house, the man in his 80s, was arrested and […]

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Letter of the law: An Post and gardai team up to bring new crime initiative to Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 18th September 2019 0

By COLIN BARTLEY POSTMEN and postwomen are to deliver more than letters and parcels to rural Kilkenny, they will now deliver a visible crime prevention support in partnership with the gardai. In a first in Ireland, An Post and An Gardai Síochána have announced a partnership aimed at bringing about a feeling of safety to […]

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PLOUGHING SPECIAL: Kilkenny’s best side out for glorious first day at the Championship

By Kilkenny Now 18th September 2019 0

DESPITE from some traffic issues on the first day of the ploughing championship in Fennagh, Co Carlow, the crowds turned out in record numbers to soak up the sun and soak up the atmosphere. Organisers say over 100,000 visitors came to the championships on Day 1 and as the weather is set to remain glorious […]

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Heartless thieves targeting vulnerable pensioners outside post offices

Balaclava-clad men join protestors blockading Kilkenny meat processing plant

MICHAEL WOLSEY: Don’t get your liquors in a twist, Mr Harris

Top economist David McWilliams to advise Kilkenny businesses on how to prepare for Brexit

US cyber-security company chooses Kilkenny for European HQ, 50 jobs created

PLOUGHING TRAFFIC UPDATE: Huge tailbacks reported as crowds flock to Carlow

THROW-IN: Your complete guide for all the local GAA fixtures for the week ahead

Pensioner (80s) arrested after man (60s) was shot dead outside his house

Letter of the law: An Post and gardai team up to bring new crime initiative to Kilkenny

PLOUGHING SPECIAL: Kilkenny’s best side out for glorious first day at the Championship