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Ballyhale al fresco: Joy as Billy’s Tearooms to reopen for first time in six months

By Kilkenny Now 7th September 2020 0

Award-winning community cooperative Billy’s Tearooms and Shop will reopen its doors this week for the first time in six months. The Ballyhale cafe has been much missed in south Kilkenny since it was forced to close its doors when the pandemic hit. Over the weekend the venue said it was “delighted to announce” Billy’s Tearooms […]

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STORM FRANCIS: 250 homes in Kilkenny without power, warnings remain in place

By Kilkenny Now 25th August 2020 0

More than 250 homes are without power in county Kilkenny this morning after Storm Francis swept through the country last night. ESB networks confirmed some 264 homes in and around the Ballyhale area are with power this morning. The electricity went shortly after midnight as the full effects of the storm started to kick in. […]

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Cycle of crime continues: Now bike thieves target rural Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 18th August 2020 8

Gardaí are investigating yet another bike theft – this time from outside a house in county Kilkenny. The bike, a red Raleigh racing bike, was taken from the front garden of a house in Danganbeg, Knocktopher. It was stolen overnight between last Tuesday, August 11 and the morning of Wednesday, August 12. Anyone with information […]

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Fare play: Local food lovers savour taste of new Irish Farmers Market in Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 13th July 2020 0

Food lovers of all ages turned out to savour the return of the Irish Farmers Markets in south Kilkenny yesterday. Mountain View outside Ballyhale provided the spectacular backdrop to the event, which featured more than 30 leading food and craft producers. The aroma of beautiful organic – and some exotic – food filtered through the […]

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Top class foodie fare on show as local Irish Farmers Market gets underway tomorrow

By Kilkenny Now 11th July 2020 2

The Irish Farmers Markets are returning to county Kilkenny at a spectacular new venue. There will be a big emphasis on keeping everyone safe and secure when the market comes to the beautiful grounds of Mountain View, near Ballyhale, tomorrow from 11am. The market, which will be a regular Sunday attraction at Mountain View over […]

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Come dine with us: Critically acclaimed chef to serve up ‘best of Irish’ fare at Kilkenny venue

By Kilkenny Now 30th June 2020 0

Critically acclaimed chef Rory Nolan has been unveiled as the new Head Chef of Mountain View, the exclusive events and wedding venue in the heart of south Kilkenny. Rory, who worked at the Michelin-starred Chapter One restaurant in Dublin and Kilkenny’s Campagne under the internationally renowned chefs Ross Lewis and Garrett Byrne, brings a wealth […]

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‘In the back of my mind I know my body is not there anymore’ – Kilkenny legend calls time on glittering career with club and county

By Kilkenny Now 28th May 2020 0

Kilkenny legend Michael Fennelly has finally called time on his glittering hurling career with club and county. The 35-year-old won no fewer than eight All-Ireland SHC medals with the Cats as well as five All-Ireland club titles with the Ballyhale Shamrocks. However Fennelly, who has been plauged by injuries in recent months, said he does […]

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SPONSORED: Thomastown Credit Union AGM – loan book grows with big demand for cars, weddings and home improvements

By Kilkenny Now 1st April 2020 0

A year of service to the community was outlined at the Annual General Meeting of Thomastown Credit Union. The loan portfolio of the Credit Union grew by €1 million last year with an increase in demand for loans for home improvements, cars, weddings and education. DIVIDEND The AGM in Thomastown heard that a dividend of […]

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Kilkenny parents warned after reports emerge of teenagers coughing on elderly people in TikTok challenge

By Kilkenny Now 25th March 2020 0

Young people in Kilkenny who cough or spit at elderly people as part of the so-called TikTok Covid-19 challenge are breaking the law, a TD has warned. Parents also need to ensure their children behave themselves at all times, Fianna Fáil’s James Lawless has said, after unconfirmed reports emerged in recent days that two teenagers […]

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Government introduces sweeping new restrictions in fresh wave of Covid-19 business closures

By Kilkenny Now 24th March 2020 0

The Government is to introduce sweeping new closures of certain businesses in a fresh wave of Covid-19 restrictions, the Taoiseach announced this afternoon. These include gyms, hairdressers and restaurants who are not offering takeaway or delivery services. Schools will also remain closed while all non-essential travel will also be restricted and  you will only be […]