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COVID-19 LATEST: Eight more die as 295 new cases of Coronavirus are confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 30th March 2020 0

Eight more people have died after contracting the coronavirus as 295 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed tonight. The latest fatalities brings to 54 the total number of people who have died from the virus. Six of the deaths are in the east of the county, one in the south and one in the west. […]

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BREAKING: RTE presenter Ryan Tubridy tests positive for Covid-19

By Kilkenny Now 30th March 2020 0

RTÉ has confirmed presenter Ryan Tubridy has tested positive for Covid-19, RTE confirmed this evening. In a statement, Mr Tubridy said he was fortunate to have an “unintrusive” experience with the virus, which had now come to an end and he said he looked forward to being back at work really soon. He also paid […]

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COVID-19: ‘Every time we don’t meet someone, it’s saving someone’s life’ – Kilkenny’s top cop praises public

By Kilkenny Now 30th March 2020 0

Kilkenny’s most senior Garda has thanked the people of Kilkenny for buying into the Government’s stricter segregation guidelines. In an interview on KCLR this morning, Chief Superintendent Dominic Hayes urged people to continue to remain indoors while the restrictions are in place. “Every time you don’t go out or you don’t meet people, you are actually […]

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‘Playing with people’s lives’ – Kilkenny Carer of the Year and mum of four kids with special needs urges people to stay indoors

By Kilkenny Now 30th March 2020 0

Kilkenny’s Carer of the Year Linda Comerford has made an emotional appeal to people to stay indoors throughout the Covid-19 emergency. Linda, the mother of four children with special needs, warned people still gathering in groups despite the effective national lockdown are “playing with other people’s lives”. Originally from Clara, Linda now lives in Skeoughvosteen 

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COVID-19 HEROES: ‘You are not alone’ – Kilkenny gardai and volunteers out in force to help vulnerable

By Kilkenny Now 29th March 2020 0

Gardai were out in force across Kilkenny city and county today and last night to police the strict new measures to combat the spread of the cornoavirus. But they were also on hand to help with everyday tasks to protect the vulnerable in our society, in some cases picking up and delivering groceries to the […]

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COVID-19 LATEST: 10 more die as 200 new cases are confirmed, HSE plans for surge in mid-April

By Kilkenny Now 29th March 2020 0

Ten more patients diagnosed with the coronavirus in Ireland have died as 200 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening. It brings to 46 the total number of people who have died from the virus in the Republic so far. The latest cases were confirmed by the Health Protection Surveillance Centre this evening. There […]

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‘Net effect: Kilkenny residents asked to support CF’s 65 Roses Day as it goes online

By Kilkenny Now 29th March 2020 0

The people of Kilkenny are being asked to support people living with cystic fibrosis and their families by donating online at 65rosesday.ie on April 10. The annual fundraising flag-day is the largest fundraising event of the year for Cystic Fibrosis Ireland and collections have been cancelled due to COVID-19. Among the well-known faces to lend […]

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COVID-19 UPDATE: Sharp spike in deaths as 14 lose their lives in last 24 hours

By Kilkenny Now 28th March 2020 0

A total of 36 people have now lost their lives to Covid-19 in the Republic of Ireland as 14 more people succumbed to the disease in the last 24 hours. A further 294 new cases were confirmed to bring the number of 2,415 diagnosed cases of the coronavirus in the Republic. Another two people with Covid-19 […]

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ANALYSIS: How to spot social media hoaxes during the Covid-19 pandemic

By Kilkenny Now 28th March 2020 0

Since the outbreak of the Covid-19, no end of rumours and hoaxes have circulated on social media, from the Army taking to the streets to a global shortage of toilet paper! Children and older people can be particularly susceptible to these pranks, causing unnecessary stress during these difficult times. Many of us will have received […]

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Fancy a walk? The handy website that maps 2km radius from your Kilkenny home as gardai take to the streets

By Kilkenny Now 28th March 2020 0

If you’re wondering where you can walk in Waterford this morning following the Covid-19 lockdown of the country last night and gardai take to the streets to ensure compliance, a handy website let’s you map the exact areas you can take a ramble. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar last night announced a series of fresh restrictions that […]