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Fears for missing dog who slipped lead at popular Kilkenny tourist attraction

By Kilkenny Now 18th June 2021 0

Concerns are growing for a dog who ran off after slipping his lead at a county Kilkenny tourist attraction yesterday. Charlie, an eight-year-old German Shepherd, scampered at the Discovery Park in Castlecomer and hasn’t been seen since. He is described as “shy and very quiet” and was wearing a beige/grey jacket when he got away […]

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Drug drivers arrested in separate parts of Kilkenny in Bank Holiday crackdown

By Kilkenny Now 8th June 2021 0

Two drug drivers were arrested in separate parts of Kilkenny. The arrests were made as members of the Kilkeny Roads Policing Unit carried out mandatory intoxicant testing (MIT) checkpoints across the county over the Bank Holiday weekend. Gardai confirmed two drivers were arrested for drug driving in Castlecomer and Freshford at the start of the […]

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Road to improvement: €582,500 for 22 projects across Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 6th June 2021 0

Almost €600,000 has been allocated for 22 road projects in Kilkenny to help them become more climate resilient. The €582,500 granted to Kilkenny County Council is part of a climate adaptation investment programme for regional and local roads across the country. Transport Minister Eamon Ryan announced the €17.3 million funding for schemes aimed at alleviating road […]

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Kilkenny hotel price survey: Rooms cost up to €1,007 for weekend stay this summer

By Kilkenny Now 2nd June 2021 0

Hotels and guesthouses throughout the city and county finally reopened for business today. And it appears it will be a thriving staycation season with something on offer for every pocket, a KilkennyNow.ie price survey reveals. As expected, prices in the sector have soared as people scramble for accommodation as the tentative start of foreign travel […]

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Kilkenny self-catering providers charging between €180 and €2,887 for weekend stays

By Kilkenny Now 1st June 2021 0

The local self-catering sector is booming as hotels and guesthouses throughout the city and county finally reopen for business from tomorrow, a KilkennyNow.ie survey of prices reveals. Prices in the sector have been soaring due to rising demand as the lockdown weary population prepares for another staycation summer. The Irish Hotel Federation (IHF) has confirmed […]

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€14,000 worth of drugs seized during Garda raids in county Kilkenny town

By Kilkenny Now 24th May 2021 0

One person was arrested after gardaí seized  €14,000 worth of drugs following a series of planned raids in the Castlecomer area. Local gardai and members of the Kilkenny Drugs Unit investigating the sale and supply of controlled drugs made the discovery after carrying out a number of searches yesterday. A local Garda spokesperson confirmed one […]

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Burnt-out car may be linked to break-in at county Kilkenny premises

By Kilkenny Now 22nd May 2021 0

Burglars made their getaway after breaking into a commercial premises was broken into in a county Kilkenny. Now gardai are trying to establish if there is a link between incident a burnt-out car that was subseqiently found nearby. The break-in occurred at a business in Drumgoole in Castlecomer sometime between 1.30am and 2am on Wednesday, […]

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Heroin and stash of cash seized in clampdown on drug dealing in Kilkenny town

By Kilkenny Now 17th May 2021 0

Gardai in county Kilkenny seized “significant” amount of illegal and controlled drugs and cash during an operation over the weekend. Heroin, Xanax and a stash of cash were recovered during an operation targeting drug dealing in Castlecomer. A Garda spokesperson confirmed: “An operation by Kilkenny Drugs Unit targeting the sale and supply of controlled

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Kilkenny al fresco: Local venues unveil new outdoor dining experience

By Kilkenny Now 15th May 2021 0

As restaurants and hotels prepare to re-open for outdoor dining, many of Kilkenny’s most famous eateries have created outdoor spaces for people to enjoy an ‘al fresco’ dining experience this summer. Kilkenny Tourism is promoting the dining experience in the heart of Kilkenny and has chosen to highlight some of the city’s finest outdoor offerings. […]

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Break-in at one of Kilkenny most popular tourist attractions

By Kilkenny Now 12th May 2021 0

Burglars broke into one of Kilkenny’s main poppular attractions overnight and made off with some work tools. The theft occurred at the Discovery Park in Castlecomer at 1am this morning. Security staff went to the premises after the thieves triggered the alarm, but the burglars had already fled the scene. They discovered the workshop had […]