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Bungling burglar flees empty handed after botched break-in at home in Kilkenny town

By Kilkenny Now 5th February 2020 0

A hapless burglar made repeated attempts to break into a home in county Kilkenny before eventually climbing in through the front widow – and then fleeing empty handed. The attempted break-in occurred at a property in the Skehana area of Castlecomer between 7.30pm and 8.20pm last Friday. A Local Garda spokesperson confirmed the would-be burglar […]

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Two of Kilkenny finest diners named in prestigious ‘Top 100’ restaurant guide

By Kilkenny Now 31st January 2020 Post a comment

Two of Kilkenny’s most renowned restaurants have this week made it onto one of Ireland’s most coveted culinary lists. Kilkenny city’s critically acclaimed Ristorante Rinuccini and The Lady Anne at Creamery House in Castlecomer were included in the Sunday Times 100 Best Restaurants list compiled by John and Sally McKenna. Both eateries took to social […]

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Kilkenny woman (38) caught with heroin for sale after Garda raided house

By Kilkenny Now 30th January 2020 0

A Kilkenny woman was caught in possession of heroin after local gardai raided a house is due to appear in court next week. Members of the Kilkenny Divisional Drugs Unit targeted a house in Castlecomer as part of a planned operation last Friday evening. A 38-year-old woman who was in the house at the time […]

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Cath-burglar: Gang stealing engine parts from parked cars in rural Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 27th January 2020 0

Gardai are on the hunt for a gang who are roaming around Kilkenny and stole engine parts from cars parked in public spaces. The thieves took catalytic converters from three cars parked in the centre of three Kilkenny towns and villages over the course of one day last week. The first catalytic converter was taken […]

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Revealed: 14 Kilkenny festivals to share €89,000 in council funding

By Kilkenny Now 23rd January 2020 0

Kilkenny County Council has set aside €89,000 to support 14 festivals being held across the county this year. The money is going towards festivals the council has identified as having the potential to attract tourism and add to Kilkenny’s tourism industry. Council Cathaoirleach Peter “Chap” Cleere said: “These festivals represent a significant part of

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Women’s Sheds in Kilkenny given funding for the first time

By Kilkenny Now 13th January 2020 0

Funding of €11,780 been allocated to Men’s and Women’s Sheds across Kilkenny city and county. The announcement was made by Junior Minister and Kilkenny TD John Paul Phelan today. Under the funding Graignamanagh will get €2,500 towards an indoor bowls area, while Castlecomer has been granted €880 for workshop equipment, a dust extractor and other […]

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Cool runnings: Charity boss thanks hundreds of Kilkenny participants who took part in GOAL Mile

By Kilkenny Now 3rd January 2020 0

Thank you – that’s the message to the hundreds of people who turned out in Kilkenny to take part in a GOAL Mile over the Christmas period. There were two events in Kilkenny – it was the first time for a GOAL Mile in Castlecomer and the 13th year of the GOAL Mile in Thomastown. “There […]

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Burglars break into Kilkenny family home and steal stash of cash just days before Christmas

By Kilkenny Now 23rd December 2019 0

A gang of burglars broke into family home in county Kilkenny days before Christmas. Four men were seen fleeing from a house at Cloneen, Crettyard on Thursday at around 6.45pm. The gang forced open the front doors to gain access before setting about turning over the house in search of money. Despite going through the […]

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€1,011 average rents in South Kilkenny rents among highest in the country

By Kilkenny Now 18th December 2019 Post a comment

Rents in south county Kilkenny are the highest in the country outside the commuter belt of Dublin and a handful of places in Cork, Galway and Limerick. The exceptionally high average monthly rents paid in the Piltown Local Electoral Area(LEA) makes it the latest to be designated a Rent Pressure Zone (RPZ) by the Housing […]

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

By Kilkenny Now 16th December 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