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Stars in our eyes: Kilkenny champs sweep boards at All-Star awards

By Kilkenny Now 7th March 2021 0

All-Ireland champions Kilkenny swept the boards at the 2020 camogie All-Stars. No fewer than half a dozen Cats have been named on the All-Star team, with Denise Gaule taking home the Players’ Player of the Year award. As well as the six Cats, semi-finalists Cork and Tipperary provide three players with All-Ireland finalists Galway picking […]

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Bodies of two men found at property in county Cork

By Kilkenny Now 26th February 2021 0

The bodies of two men, believed to be brothers, have been discovered at a house in county Cork overnight. A red Toyota Corolla Van sought in relation to the tragic incident, has just been discovered by the gardai. The incident happened at a house in Curraghgorm near Mitchelstown, in North Cork overnight. The scene has […]

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Two men killed in crash in county Cork

By Kilkenny Now 25th February 2021 0

Two men have died following a road crash in county Cork. The incident happened closed to Charleville shortly after 1pm this afternoon. It is understood a motorcyclist and a car were involved in the collision. It is being reported the deceased are the driver of the car and the biker. Gardai and emergency services remain at […]

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Streets of shame: Man (30s) found dead in tent in Cork city

By Kilkenny Now 31st July 2020 0

The body of a man has been discovered in a tent in Cork city. The discovery was made on Horgan’s Quay close to Kent Station yesterday morning. The man in his 30s, is the eleventh person to die on Ireland’s streets over the past four weeks. Gardai have launched an investigation into the man’s death. […]

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CORONAVIRUS: 60 hospital staff asked to ‘self-isolate’ after first case of community transmission

By Kilkenny Now 6th March 2020 0

More than 60 staff at Cork University Hospital (CUH) have been asked to self isolate following the identification of a case of community transmission of Covid 19 at the hospital. The Health Service Executive’s National Director of Acute Operations Liam Woods this morning confirmed the hospital will have to adjust services and there will be a […]

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Young man dragged from bed, doused in petrol and then set alight in Cork

By Kilkenny Now 20th January 2020 0

A young man is fighting for his life today after he was dragged from his home, doused with petrol and then set alight. The horrific attack took place at a house in Lotamore, Mayfield, Cork city at 4am this morning. Three men burst into 23-year-old father-of-three’s home brandishing knives and iron bars. They dragged him […]

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BREAKING: Murder investigation launched after discovery of partially dismembered body in Cork

By Kilkenny Now 29th December 2019 0

Gardai have launched a murder investigation following the discovery of a partially dismembered body of a man in Cork. The body was missing the head and one arm and is believed to be that of a middle-aged man. His remains were found in undergrowth in the garden of a derelict house on Boreenmanna Road in […]

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BREAKING: Investigation launched as man’s body found with severe injuries

By Kilkenny Now 28th December 2019 0

Gardaí are investigating the discovery of a man’s body outside a house in Cork city this evening. The victim’s remains were discovered at Boreenmanna Road at around 4pm. It is understood the man’s body had severe inuries. A Garda spokesperson said: “The body of the deceased remains at the scene which is currently preserved pending […]

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Sophie Toscan du Plantier murder: Ian Bailey arrested, faces extradition to France, then bailed

By Kilkenny Now 16th December 2019 0

Ian Bailey has been arrested and then bailed today following a High Court recommendation to approve his extradition to France in connection to the murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier 22 years ago. French authorities have already convicted Mr Bailey with the murder  in Schull, county Cork in 1996. Earlier this summer Mr Bailey was […]

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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