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‘No more sting operations’ – Kilkenny TD urges colleagues

By Kilkenny Now 16th September 2021 0

Kilkenny TD John Paul Phelan has said there should be “no more sting operations” among his Fine Gael colleagues. Deputy Phelan spoke out at a party meeting ahead of last night’s vote of no confidence in Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney. The Ferrybank-based politician was referring to an incident in which an unnamed junior minister […]

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Rebel Kilkenny TD in France for motion of no confidence in Coveney

By Kilkenny Now 12th September 2021 0

Rebel Kilkenny TD John McGuinness is set to defy the Fianna Fáil party whip in this week’s vote of no confidence in embattled Foreign Minister Simon Coveney. Deputy McGuinness, an outspoken critic of party leader Micheál Martin, told a Sunday newspaper he is currently in France and will miss Wednesday night crucial Dáil vote due […]

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Covid not to blame for soaring waiting lists at Kilkenny Hospital, says TD

By Kilkenny Now 12th September 2021 0

Soaring waiting lists at Kilkenny’s main hospital is not a result of Covid-19, a local TD has said. Deputy Kathleen Funchion criticised Taoiseach Micheál Martin for suggesting the pandemic is to blame for spiralling hospital waiting lists. Examining figures for waiting lists locally and nationwide, the local Sinn Féin TD argues the major rise in […]

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Thieves break into garden shed and make off with chainsaw and strimmer

By Kilkenny Now 10th September 2021 0

Thieves broke into a garden shed on a property before making off with a chainsaw and strimmer. Gardai from Carlow-Kilkenny division are investigating the theft, which occurred at Knocklonegad, Garryhill, Bagenalstown sometime between 11am and 12.30pm on Werdnesday A local Garda spokesperson said: “A chainsaw and Nama strimmer were taken. Contact Gardaí in

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‘The baton must pass on now’ – Kilkenny TD repeats call for Martin to stand down

By Kilkenny Now 10th September 2021 0

Outspoken Kilkenny TD John McGuinness has called on Taoiseach Micheál Martin to stand down as Fianna Fáil leader, saying the “baton must pass on now”. Deputy McGuinness made the comments in a letter sent to Government chief whip Jack Chamber, which was made public just hours after Mr Martin made a plea for party unity. […]

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Tail with a happy ending as stolen dog reunited with family after huge response to Kilkenny Garda appeal

By Kilkenny Now 9th September 2021 0

A family has been reunited with their beloved lost pet after more than 4,000 people shared a social media appeal launched by local gardai. It came after gardai issued an appeal for Sky, a beautiful liver and white Springer puppy, who was reportedly taken from her home just outside Tullow in county Carlow yesterday morning. […]

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New funding to transform outdoor dining in Kilkenny city-centre

By Kilkenny Now 9th September 2021 0

Just under €650,000 has been allocated to transform a popular city-centre area into a new outdoor dining facility. The funding for the Market Yard in the city is part of a new Fáilte Ireland €9 million fund for 38 chosen locations around the country. A further €61,000 from the fund has been allocated to the […]

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Homes in Kilkenny worth far more than in rest of south east: new report

By Kilkenny Now 6th September 2021 0

Average house prices in Kilkenny are significantly higher than the rest of the south east, new figures reveal. Latest statistics from the Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers (IPAV) show the average cost of a four-bedroom house in Kilkenny city and county has risen to €283,750. A similar size house costs €243,334 in Waterford, €220,000 […]

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Kilkenny TD hits out at party leader, calling Taoiseach ‘a doormat’

By Kilkenny Now 5th September 2021 0

Outspoken Kilkenny TD John McGuinness has launched a stinging attack on the Government, accusing Coalition leaders of ‘utterly breaching their promises’. And in another scathing critique of his own party leader, Deputy McGuinness accused the Taoiseach Micheál Martin  of displaying “the greatest example of poor leadership in government” by