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Kilkenny’s early risers spot giant fireball in the frosty sky

By Colin Bartley 18th November 2019 0

A GIANT fireball was spotted streaking over Kilkenny’s frosty sky early this morning. Some reports are saying it was a meteorite, while some claim it landed in neighbouring Carlow. At 5.20am this morning, the flashing fireball was seen by those up early for work, or those out for an early morning run. The huge fireball […]

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By Kilkenny Now 17th November 2019 0

THE most popular cars in Ireland are from the Hyundai range. They include some of the greenest, most economical vehicles available, such as the i10, i20 and ix20, the i30 Hatchback, Fastback and Tourer, the i40, the Santa Fe and and the Kona. The Tucson has been Ireland’s best selling SUV since its introduction in […]

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SPONSORED: ‘Unforgettable’ – experience the enchanting magic of Christmas at Castlecomer Discovery Park

By Kilkenny Now 15th November 2019 0

SOMETHING magical is taking place at Castlecomer Discovery Park. The award-winning county Kilkenny adventure and activity centre is being transformed into a virtual Winter Wonderland as the countdown to Christmas gets underway. Children and families can look forward to one of the most enchanting experiences on the festive calendar as the renowned Castlecomer venue unveils

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Girls who set up suicide awareness group the big winners at inaugural Kilkenny Gardai Youth Awards

By Colin Bartley 9th November 2019 0

A pair of teenagers girls who set up a suicide awareness programme for the people of North Kilkenny were the big local winners at the inaugural Kilkenny/ Carlow Garda youth awards. Holly Farrell (15) and Laura Delaney (17) won the group award for their Light up the Night initiative. Light up the Night is a […]

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Kilkenny and Carlow councils unite for cross-border development plan

By Colin Bartley 7th November 2019 0

An information meeting discussing a unique and innovative plan seeking to kick-start development in a Kilkenny town and a neighbouring Carlow village, is being held this evening. The Local Area Plan for Graiguenamanagh and Tinnahinch in Carlow, which has been created by both Kilkenny and Carlow County Councils, will be up for consultation. The plan […]

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‘Class’ war of words erupts between rival Kilkenny-Carlow TDs

By Kilkenny Now 7th November 2019 0

KILKENNY Deputy Kathleen Funchion has launched a scathing attack on fellow constituency TD Pat Deering for making “classist” remarks during a live televised debate. Deputy Funchion also called on Leo Varadkar to “clarify” comments made by Carlow-Kilkenny TD Pat Deering (pictured below) on RTÉ’s Late Debate programme. “The remarks by

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MICHAEL WOLSEY: Standing room only on the Misery Express

By Kilkenny Now 6th November 2019 0

It is 8.14 and I am standing in a corridor on the Misery Express, as regulars call this morning train that runs from Dundalk, in Co Louth, to Bray in Co Wicklow. I got on at the fourth stop, so my chances of being seated were nil. But we are standing comfortably enough with some […]

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REVEALED: The takeaway treats Kilkenny diners spend their dough on!

By Colin Bartley 6th November 2019 0

What takeaway do Kilkenny people click on when they just want to kick up their feet and forget about cooking? It’s Pizza apparently! Just Eat has revealed every Irish county’s preferred top five takeaways and the Italian delight that’s simply bread, cheese and whatever you’re having yourself, tops the list of Kilkenny’s favourite takeaways. And […]

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Two people rushed to St Luke’s Hospital in Kilkenny following horror five-car crash

By Colin Bartley 29th October 2019 0

The road, which was the scene of  a horrific five-vehicle crash in which seven people were hospitalised, has just re-opened. Two of the people injured were rushed to St Luke’s General Hospital, following the crash at The Forge on the N80, near Ballon, County Carlow. The crash happened shortly after 6.30pm yesterday evening and emergency […]

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Speeding motorist clocked doing 178kph on M9, then fails drugs test

By Kilkenny Now 22nd October 2019 0

By COLIN BARTLEY A DRIVER who was stopped on the motorway after being clocked doing almost 180mphh on the motorway by local gardai was arrested after he failed a drugs test. Members of the Kilkenny-Carlow Roads Policing Unit detected a car travelling at 178kph on the M9 motorway just before midnight on Sunday. After being […]