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Carlow councillor accuses Kilkenny Council of ‘neglecting’ Travellers’ housing needs

By Kilkenny Now 29th July 2020 0

A Carlow-based councillor has accused Kilkenny County Council of neglecting the housing needs of the local Traveller community. People Before Profit’s Adrienne Wallace criticised Kilkenny and Carlow councils for not drawing down money she said is “designated to specifically help meet the needs of the Traveller community”. Cllr Wallace said in a statement: “In accordance

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New independent expert appointed to speed up University for the South East

By Kilkenny Now 28th July 2020 0

A university for the South East is “absolutely vital” and is a priority for the government according to the new Higher Education Minister. Late yesterday, Minister Simon Harris announced that the former CEO of the Higher Education Authority, Mr Tom Boland had been appointed as an independent expert to speed up the process of the […]

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Drink and drug driving madness: Kilkenny gardai issue appeal as drugged-up motorist clocked doing 171 kmph

By Kilkenny Now 26th July 2020 0

Seven drink and drug drivers were busted by local gardai in the space of seven days. Kilkenny gardai have renewed appeals to motorists not to drink under the influence of an “intoxicant” as they confirmed the latest arrests. On Friday, gardai in neighbouring Carlow arrested a driver who was clocked speeding at 171 kmph before […]

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Kilkenny people urged to ‘call out’ roadside litter louts

By Kilkenny Now 20th July 2020 0

Kilkenny County Council has joined forces with all local authorities in the south east as part of a new campaign to combat litter louts. The council has teamed up with local authorities in Carlow, Waterford and Wexford in a new drive to eliminate  roadside litter. The ‘call out litter louts’ campaign is urging anyone who […]

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Look what gardai discovered at ‘routine’ checkpoint on motorway near Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 17th July 2020 Post a comment

Gardai seized this massive haul of illegal drugs after they stopped and searched a vehicle on the M9 heading in the direction of Kilkenny. The driver, a man in his 40s, was arrested after gardai discovered approximately €800,000 worth of suspected cannabis resin which was vaccum packed in the back of the vehicle. Gardai said […]

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Thousands of volunteers but Kilkenny has just eight new health workers ‘on call’

By Kilkenny Now 2nd July 2020 0

Just eight healthcare workers have been hired through the ‘Be On Call for Ireland’ campaign for a region that includes Kilkenny. More than 70,000 volunteers throughout the country applied to help fight Covid-19 but only 185 health and social care workers have been recruited. Just eight workers have been recruited for Area 5, which incorporates […]

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LATEST: Tragedy as boy (10) injured in Carlow collision dies

By Kilkenny Now 26th June 2020 0

The 10-year-old boy who was seriously injured in a road traffic collision involving a cyclist in Borris, in neighbouring county Carlow, yesterday has died. The tragic news was confirmed by the Garda Press Office this morning. A Garda spokesperson said: “The 10 year old male cyclist seriously injured in a road traffic collision involving a […]

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10-year-old local boy remains in critical condition following collision, gardai renew appeal for information

By Kilkenny Now 26th June 2020 0

A young boy remains in critical condition after he was seriously injured during a collision between his bicycle and a jeep in Borris in neighbouring county Carlow. It is understood the 10-year-old is understood to have been cycling with a group of friends when the collision occurred in the Ballymartin area on the Borris to […]

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SPONSORED: Want to live in Kilkenny? Pack your bags and bring your job with you! There’s a work revolution afoot

By Kilkenny Now 23rd June 2020 Post a comment

Julia comes to her desk at New Work Junction in Kilkenny every day at 2pm. For the next seven hours or so, she solves her clients’ IT problems. That’s her job. Julia’s clients are in Chicago. Her employer is in New York. When she moved back to Kilkenny, she brought her job with her. John […]

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WARNING: Bogus tradesmen targeting vulnerable in Kilkenny during lockdown

By Kilkenny Now 29th May 2020 0

Bogus tradesmen are targeting vulnerable residents across Kilkenny while the Covid-19 restrictions remain in place, local gardai have warned. It follows a number of “very recent” reports to gardai in Kilkenny and neighbouring Carlow involving thieves posing as handymen calling to homes in parts of both counties. A local Garda spokesperson said: “We urge