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Train services from Dublin derailed following ‘tragic incident’ this morning

By Kilkenny Now 24th November 2018 0

ALL trains from Dublin to Kilkenny were cancelled this morning following a “tragic incident” on the line between Sallins and Newbridge. All trains due to depart from Heuston Station this morning were cancelled, causing major disruption. Irish Rail confirmed in Tweet this morning: “Major disruption to services to/from Heuston, emergency services attending tragic incident on

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Kilkenny’s Butler House recognised as one of Ireland’s leading historic venues

By Kilkenny Now 24th November 2018 0

KILKENNY’S Butler House has been included in the 45th Anniversary Edition of Ireland’s Blue Book, a prestigious collection of country house hotels, manor houses, castles and restaurants. Butler House was one of six new additions to the famous book that were announced at a reception in Dublin’s Merrion Hotel earlier this week to celebrate 45 […]

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Roll up for the Great Inistioge Ball Run

By Kilkenny Now 24th November 2018 Post a comment

THE scene of the magical new Dunnes Stores Christmas TV ad will play host to a very different type of occasion next weekend as the Great Inistioge Ball Run rolls into town. The Ball Run, which kicks off at 3.30pm next Sunday, December 2, is now in its fourth year and has grown into a […]

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Funeral arrangements for man found dead beside partner at their Kilkenny home announced

By Kilkenny Now 24th November 2018 0

THE funeral of a man who was found dead beside his partner at their Kilkenny home will take place tomorrow. The bodies of Michael Hurley (83) and his partner Mary Holohan (79) were discovered by a relative at their home in Kilderry, Johnswell at 7pm on Wednesday. Mr Hurley’s remains will lie in repose at […]

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Less than one in 100 new jobs are being created in South East: CSO

By Kilkenny Now 23rd November 2018 0

LESS than one in every 100 new jobs created in Ireland last year were in the South East. New figures released by the Central Statistics Office provide a stark reminder of how employment in the South East continues to lag behind other regions. Overall, a total of 66,700 jobs were created nationally in the 12 […]

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Autopsies carried out on remains of couple found dead in Kilkenny home

By Kilkenny Now 23rd November 2018 0

POST-MORTEM examinations are being carried out today on the remains of the elderly couple who were found dead in their Kilkenny home. The autopsy results will determine the course of the Garda investigation into the deaths. The bodies of Michael Hurley (83) and his partner, Mary Holohan (79) were discovered by a relative at their […]

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Tánaiste Simon Coveney writes: The EU will not abandon Ireland over Brexit

By Kilkenny Now 23rd November 2018 0

By Tánaiste Simon Coveney THIS Sunday, the Taoiseach and his fellow EU leaders are expected to endorse the draft Brexit Withdrawal Agreement at an extraordinary summit in Brussels. It will be a hard-won moment and one that shows how the government and the EU have succeeded in keeping the unique circumstance of Ireland front and […]

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Two local schools to benefit from emergency funding

By Kilkenny Now 23rd November 2018 0

TWO local schools are to benefit from the Government’s Emergency Works Scheme. Minister and Kilkenny TD John Paul Phelan has confirmed funding will be provided for a special needs project at Scoil Bhride in Ballyragget. Emergency funds have also been put in place to pay for structural improvements at Duiske College in Graiguenamanagh. The schools […]

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John McGuinness: ‘I want to be next leader of Fianna Fáil’

By Kilkenny Now 23rd November 2018 Post a comment

OUTSPOKEN Kilkenny TD John McGuiness has confirmed he will put his name forward for the Fianna Fáil leadership when Micheál Martin eventually steps down. Deputy McGuiness also said there is “no support” among Fianna Fáil’s grassroots for a renewal of the confidence and supply agreement that keeps Fine Gael in power. “What we are looking […]

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Callan to get €561,750 from rural development fund

By Kilkenny Now 23rd November 2018 0

CALLAN will receive €561,750 in funding for Rural & Community Development projects, Junior Minister and Kilkenny TD John Paul Phelan announced today. Minister Phelan said: “This will significantly contribute towards to regeneration of Callan, a town and community which has grown significantly in recent years. The funding will help with the development of a 1.6km […]

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Train services from Dublin derailed following ‘tragic incident’ this morning

Kilkenny’s Butler House recognised as one of Ireland’s leading historic venues

Roll up for the Great Inistioge Ball Run

Funeral arrangements for man found dead beside partner at their Kilkenny home announced

Less than one in 100 new jobs are being created in South East: CSO

Autopsies carried out on remains of couple found dead in Kilkenny home

Tánaiste Simon Coveney writes: The EU will not abandon Ireland over Brexit

Two local schools to benefit from emergency funding

John McGuinness: ‘I want to be next leader of Fianna Fáil’

Callan to get €561,750 from rural development fund