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Suspected drug driver tried to evade Garda checkpoint at Kilkenny town

By Kilkenny Now 13th December 2021 0

A suspected drug driver was arrested after he attempted to turn away from a Garda checkpoint in county Kilkenny. The driver’s vehicle was also found to be displaying false discs when he was pulled over by gardai. Gardai confirmed charges will follow. A local Garda spokesperson said: “The driver of this vehicle was displaying false […]

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Thieves ransack county Kilkenny house and make off with haul of jewellery

By Kilkenny Now 30th November 2021 0

Burglars broke into a house in county Kilkenny and ransacked the property before making off with a stash of jewellery. The break-in occurred at a house in Westcourt North, Callan, sometime between 7.30pm and 10pm on Friday. A local Garda source confirmed the thieves forced open a rear window to gain access to the property. […]

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Man assaulted after late night row broke out on county Kilkenny street

By Kilkenny Now 16th November 2021 0

A man was assaulted after a row broke out on a street in a county Kilkenny town. The incident occurred at Green Street in Callan on Sunday night. A local Garda source confirmed a man in his thirties got into a verbal altercation with two men which resulted in him being assaulted by one of […]

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Thief ransacks house in rural Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 16th November 2021 0

A burglar ransacked a house in rural Kilkenny after he broke in through a back window. The incident occurred sometime between 4pm on Saturday and midday on Sunday in the Lakyle area near Callan. A local Garda spokesperson confirmed: “A window at the rear of the property was forced open and the house was ransacked, […]

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Kilkenny Day: Battle stations in city as Viking hordes invade!

By Kilkenny Now 13th October 2021 0

The city and county was festooned in black and amber last weekend amid the celebrations to mark the second annual ‘Kilkenny Day’. Locals and visitors of all ages turned out in force on Sunday to enjoy the autumn sunshine and the festival of events that were staged across the city and county. The Parade and […]

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Let there be light! Kilkenny clubs awarded new energy funding

By Kilkenny Now 3rd October 2021 0

The Government has allocated significant funding through for a range of community and home energy projects across Kilkenny. Recipients of the grants, which are administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI), include public sector projects, sports facilities, community buildings and local businesses and homes: Examples of the local grants include:

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Minister visits Kilkenny to launch 40 new social homes in the city

By Kilkenny Now 28th September 2021 0

Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien visited Kilkenny to formally open 40 new social and affordable homes in the city. Minister O’Brien attended the launch of the Respond homes at Margaret’s Field on the Callan Road (Kilkenny) on Friday. The homes have been built for general needs housing and have been acquired through Capital Advance Leasing Facility […]

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Kilkenny house prices soar as ‘rural flight’ continues

By Kilkenny Now 27th September 2021 0

The price of the average second-hand three-bed semi in County Kilkenny has increased by 5% to €232,500 in the space of just three months, a new national survey by Real Estate Alliance (REA) reveals. Homes in the county are reaching sale agreed in three weeks this quarter, the Q3 REA Average House Price Index confirms. […]

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Major boost for three Kilkenny schools’ extension plans

By Kilkenny Now 26th September 2021 0

Two Kilkenny primary schools have been given approval to proceed with planned extensions. The tender process will commence at Presentation Primary School for a three mainstream classroom extension to the front of the school building that includes ensuite toilets, as well as the resurfacing of the school yard to the rear of the building. Additionally, […]

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Burglars break-into premises in Kilkenny town under cover of darkness

By Kilkenny Now 23rd September 2021 0

Burglars broke into a business premises in a county Kilkenny town overnight. Gaardai confirmed the break-in occurred at a premises in Clashcollaire, Callan, in the early hours of Friday morning. A local Garda spokesperson said: “A number of windows were broken around 2am. Anyone with any information or who noticed any suspicious activity in the […]