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UPDATE: Young motorcyclist killed in collision with lorry on county Kilkenny road

By Kilkenny Now 28th February 2019 0

A MOTORCYCLIST died after his bike was involved in a collision with a lorry near Castlecomer. The victim, believed to be in his 20s, died after the collision, which occurred at around 11am around two kilometres outside of Castlecomer on the Kilkenny city side. The young man was pronounced dead at the scene. His body […]

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Kilkenny householders embracing climate-friendly schemes – and saving money: new figures

By Kilkenny Now 21st February 2019 0

MORE Kilkenny householders and business owners are embracing energy saving schemes that are helping the environment – and saving them money in the process. New figures released by local TD and Minister of State John Paul Phelan reveal that in Kilkenny last year: *90 local home owners availed of home energy grants totalling €148,700; *73 […]

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SPONSORED: Jack’s Smart card is aces high for digital-savvy Kilkenny businesses

By Kilkenny Now 30th January 2019 0

A PROMISING young graduate who comes from a family of well-known local entrepreneurs is on a mission to catapult businesses in Kilkenny and the South East into the digital age. Twenty-three-year-old Ballyragget native Jack O’Shea is the new face of Smart Card in the region. The digital business card solution has been a huge hit […]

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HSE and St Luke’s apologise to Kilkenny couple whose baby died two weeks after birth

By Kilkenny Now 25th January 2019 0

A BRAIN-damaged baby girl who suffered failings in care when she was born at St Luke’s General Hospital died in her heartbroken mother’s arms two weeks later. The Health Services Executive (HSE) has unreservedly apologised to the parents of Ali Dowling Crowe, who received €200,000 as part of a settlement of a High Court action. […]