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Taoiseach tells Nation that Covid-19 crisis is likely extend ‘well beyond March 29’

By Kilkenny Now 17th March 2020 0

In an unprecedented St Patrick’s Day address to the Nation, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar tonight admitted that the Covid-19 crisis may extend well beyond March 29 and could extend into the Summer. In a rallying cry against the emergency, he asked everyone to remember to keep their distance from each other and that social distancing is […]

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COVID-19 UPDATE: Total hits 292 as 69 new cases confirmed in Republic

By Kilkenny Now 17th March 2020 0

There are now 292 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Republic of Ireland after 69 people tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours. The 69 new cases includes 29 males and 40 females, 48 are in the east of the country, 13 are in the south, five are in north west and three are […]

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CORONAVIRUS CRISIS: Kilkenny hotel only learned of six Covid-19 cases five days after guests checked out

By Kilkenny Now 16th March 2020 0

The Kilkenny hotel at the centre of a coronavirus scare has confirmed it only learned that six US guests had tested positive for Covid-19 five days after they checked out. In a statement released to KilkennyNow.ie this evening, the Hibernian Hotel said it received a “short phone call” from a tour guide last Saturday night […]

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COVID-19 LATEST: 15,000 Coronavirus cases by end of month – Taoiseach

By Kilkenny Now 16th March 2020 0

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has warned it is expected there will be up to 15,000 coronavirus cases in the country by the end of the month. In a press conference this evening, the Taoiseach said most Covid-19 patients will not need to be treated in hospital, but some will require ICU critical care. He was speaking […]

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Kilkenny legend Aidan has ‘night of his dreams’ in dramatic Dancing With The Stars finale

By Kilkenny Now 16th March 2020 0

He didn’t bring the coveted Glitterball back to Kilkenny, but hurling legend Aidan ‘Taggy’ Fogarty still did his county proud as he bowed out of Dancing With The Stars with a barnstorming performance on the hastily-arranged finale of the hit RTÉ show. Earlier yesterday the national broadcaster made the surprise announcement that “due to recommended

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COVID-19: Kilkenny’s 7,347 asthma sufferers urged to be extra vigilant

By Kilkenny Now 15th March 2020 Post a comment

Kilkenny’s 7,347 asthma sufferers have been urged to be extra vigilant in their asthma management and follow the advice set out by the HSE, amidst growing coronavirus concerns. “We have been inundated with calls from individuals with asthma and COPD who are extremely worried about how coronavirus will affect them if they get it and […]

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COVID-19 LATEST: All pubs asked to shut from tonight as 40 more cases of Coronavirus confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 15th March 2020 0

All pubs have been asked to shut down from tonight as 40 more cases of Covid-19 were confirmed in Ireland. The latest cases confirmed by the Department of Health brings to 169 the total number of affected patients in the Republic so far. All pubs, including hotel bars, have been asked to close until at […]

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‘Putting people’s lives at risk’ – anger amid reports of student ‘virus parties’

By Kilkenny Now 15th March 2020 0

Widspread anger has been expressed online following reports that students in Waterford, Cork, Dublin, Galway and Limerick staged ‘virus’ parties in defiance of emergency measures to combat the spread of the coronavirus. Earlier, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar confirmed the Government may seek enforcement powers to ensure that the ban on no indoor mass gatherings of more […]

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COVID-19: Kilkenny residents asked to contact An Garda Siochana by telephone or email rather than going to stations

By Kilkenny Now 15th March 2020 0

An Garda Siochana are asking residents of Kilkenny to be mindful of the policy of  ‘social isolation’ when dealing with members of the force during the ‘Delay’ phase of the COVID-19 pandemic. While all stations will remain open, Gardai are asking members of the public to consider using either the telephone or internet to contact […]

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Government to seek powers to ban mass gatherings in pubs and clubs

By Kilkenny Now 15th March 2020 0

The Taoiseach has said the Government may seek enforcement powers to ensure that the ban on no indoor mass gatherings of more than 100 people applies to pubs and clubs. In a tweet this morning, the Taosieach said: “No indoor mass gatherings of more than 100 people applies to pubs & clubs. Have asked NPHET […]