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Chamber Chat: Abbey Quarter chief to give update on landmark city development

By Kilkenny Now 27th February 2019 0

ABBEY Quarter CEO Jason Clerkin will give a progress update on the landmark development at a Kilkenny Chamber event this evening. Mr Clerkin will give an insight into ongoing works at the city-centre site at this month’s Chamber Chat event, which takes place at the Kilkenny River Court Hotel from 6pm. Kilkenny Chamber said: “Chamber […]

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Kilkenny road closed after serious collision involving car and tractor

By Kilkenny Now 27th February 2019 0

A SECTION of the Kilkenny to Clonmel road has been temporarily closed off following a serious collision involving a car and a tractor. A woman in her 60s is in a critical condition after in a Dublin hospital after the crash, which occurred four miles outside Kilkenny city between Ballymack and Lime Tree crossroads. It is […]

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Cllr Patrick O’Neill to contest General Election and fight local poll alongside father

By Kilkenny Now 27th February 2019 0

KILKENNY councillor Patrick O’Neill has been unveiled as Fine Gael’s third candidate in the Carlow-Kilkenny constituency to contest the next General Election. And the 31-year-old former Mayor of Kilkenny will battle it out in the looming local elections alongside his father Pat Snr, a former Senator who is a Fine Gael candidate in the Castlecomer […]

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Sun-sational week continues: Kilkenny to bask in 16C temperatures today

By Kilkenny Now 27th February 2019 0

TODAY’S weather forecast will put a Spring in your step as temperatures rise to up 16 degrees again in Kilkenny and parts of Leinster. Met Éireann said it will be another it will be another dry and unseasonably mild February day, adding: “After early mist clears, good sunshine will develop widely, though low cloud may […]

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Opportunistic thief stole power drill from car as owner worked nearby

By Kilkenny Now 26th February 2019 0

AN opportunistic thief stole a high-powered drill from a car on a rural county Kilkenny road which had been left temporarily unattended by its owner who was working nearby. The theft occurred in the Ryelands area of Cuffesgrane between the hours of 10.45am and midday last Thursday, February 21. Kilkenny gardai said the owner of […]

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Man admits manslaughter of talented young Kilkenny musician

By Kilkenny Now 26th February 2019 0

A MAN has admitted the manslaughter of a talented young Kilkenny musician last summer. Craig McGrath (25) pleaded guilty before Waterford Circuit Criminal Court to the manslaughter contrary to common law of Damien O’Brien (27) on July 7 last. Mr O’Brien, who was from Kilmacow, was a talented musician and a hugely popular figure within […]

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Three-year-old Anna proves its never too early to join your local library

By Kilkenny Now 26th February 2019 0

THREE-YEAR-OLD Anna Phillips proves it’s never too early when it comes to making the most out of your local library. The Castlecomer girl has just become a member of the town’s library – and she’s already getting to grips with the self-service kiosk! Kilkenny Library Service has declared February to be ‘Sign Up’ month and […]

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Meet Kilkenny’s top dog who’s going to represent Ireland at Crufts

By Kilkenny Now 26th February 2019 0

KILKENNY is famous for its connection with cats, but our canines are also top dogs when it comes to competing in leading international competitions. Dawn Greer, an agility trainer from Bennettsbridge, and her four-legged companion Whisper are getting ready to compete at Crufts in the International Invitational Agility Event. Next month the best trainers and […]

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Have your say on the problem of drug abuse

By Kilkenny Now 26th February 2019 3

A PUBLIC consultation, aimed at collecting information about drug abuse, is coming to Kilkenny. The aim is to assess the problem and look at ways to combat it. The so-called ‘network café’ will offer the opportunity for discussion and the information gathered will feed into a drug and alcohol strategy for the South East. The café […]

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Hopes for 24/7 cardio care services grow as South East gets a second cath lab

By Kilkenny Now 26th February 2019 0

A MAJOR hurdle in the campaign for 24-hour cardiac care services for the South East has been overcome. Yesterday it was confirmed that University Hospital Waterford (UHW) will get a second permanent cath lab. The feasibility study and site selection process has been completed and the HSE is now ready to appoint a design team […]

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Chamber Chat: Abbey Quarter chief to give update on landmark city development

Kilkenny road closed after serious collision involving car and tractor

Cllr Patrick O’Neill to contest General Election and fight local poll alongside father

Sun-sational week continues: Kilkenny to bask in 16C temperatures today

Opportunistic thief stole power drill from car as owner worked nearby

Man admits manslaughter of talented young Kilkenny musician

Meet Kilkenny’s top dog who’s going to represent Ireland at Crufts

Have your say on the problem of drug abuse

Hopes for 24/7 cardio care services grow as South East gets a second cath lab