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‘Significant arrest’ made by Kilkenny gardai in hunt for woman scamming businesses around the country

By Colin Bartley 3rd April 2020 0

Kilkenny gardai have made a “significant arrest” in the hunt for a woman pulling off an elaborate scam that targeted business all over the country. The suspect and a male accomplice were this evening charged with seven and six offences respectively, including burglary and theft, at a sitting of Kilkenny District Court. Over the past […]

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By Kilkenny Now 29th March 2020 0

Spring has sprung – and at ElectroCity that means the Spring Sale has arrived and bargains are blooming at their stores in Kilkenny, Carlow and Waterford. There are savings of 40% and more across all ElectroCity’s ranges, from TVs and laptops to fridge freezers, cleaners and dishwashers. Even without the sale reductions, ElectroCity always offers […]

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Covid-19 frontline: Kilkenny Garda Division boosted by 30 new recruits to combat Coronavirus

By Kilkenny Now 20th March 2020 0

Kilkenny is expected to get new 30 mew gardai to bolster its ranks as the country prepares for a surge in Covid-19 cases. It is expected to be announced that the Kilkenny/Carlow Garda division is to receive 16 graduates, fast-tracked into service to combat the growing coronavirus emergency, while 14 serving members of the force […]

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SPONSORED: If you want a warm home you’ll find a warm welcome at Flame Stove Store

By Kilkenny Now 18th March 2020 0

IF you are looking for a nice warm home the place to head for is the Flame Stove Store. You will be sure of an appropriately warm welcome at their showroom on O’Brien Road in Carlow Town. It is a small family-run business with a big stock of beautiful products and  more than  18 years’ experience. “We […]

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Kilkenny man charged in connection with murder of man found dead in caravan

By Kilkenny Now 12th March 2020 0

A 33-year-old man appeared in court today charged in connection with the murder of a man in Castlecomer in 2006. Martin Kelly, of Church Avenue, Castlecomer, made a brief appearance before Carlow District Court charged with the murder of Gerry Nolan (44). Mr Nolan died at his caravan at Deerpark, Castlecomer, on July 24, 2006. […]

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Man to appear in court over county Kilkenny murder

By Kilkenny Now 12th March 2020 0

A man will appear in court this morning charged in connection with the murder of a man in county Kilkenny 14 years ago. The Garda Press Office confirmed the man, who is in his 30s, will appear before Carlow District Court on charges related to the murder of Gerry Nolan on 24th July 2006. Mr […]

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SPONSORED: Make your wedding dream come true, at the stunning Woodford Dolmen Hotel

By Kilkenny Now 25th February 2020 0

Choose the traditional elegance of the Woodford Dolmen Hotel, set on the picturesque banks of the River Barrow, as your wedding venue. The Woodford Dolmen Hotel has a long-standing reputation for excellence as a wedding venue. Our couples will have their wedding experience tailored by our in-house wedding coordinators to ensure a seamless experience. From […]

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Motorists clocked way over speed limit as Storm Dennis raged

By Kilkenny Now 16th February 2020 0

Rogue drivers were clocked driving over the legal speed limit on the M9 Motorway even as Storm Dennis made driving conditions trecherous. Gardai the Kilkenny-Carlow division reported a number of motorists driving at excessive speeds in spite of the poor conditions. A local Garda spokesperson urged people to: “Please slow down and expect the unexpected, […]

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ELECTION 2020 FINAL COUNT: Drama as Bobby Aylward loses last seat in battle royale with Green’s Malcolm Noonan

By Kilkenny Now 10th February 2020 0

After a long day and night, and a final push today, the results for Carlow-Kilkenny are now all in. The people have spoken, and the final verdict of the 2020 General Election sees two local TDs lose their seats to Dáil newcomers. After the eighth count, Jennifer Murnane (FF) and John Paul Phelan (FG) took […]

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ELECTION 2020: Count 9 – Bobby lives to fight another countdown

By Kilkenny Now 10th February 2020 0

Just when we thought it was all over, the battle for the fifth and final seat continues after sitting TD Bobby Aylward clung with with just enough transfers to force another count. Just 699 votes now seperate Deputy Aylward from the Green’s Malcolm Noonan after John Paul Phelan’s surplus wwas divided up. Some 458 of […]