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Kilkenny TD McGuinness misses out on new Dáil Covid-19 committee chair

By Kilkenny Now 12th May 2020 0

Independent TD Michael McNamara has been appointed chair of the Covid-19 committee meaning Kilkenny TD John McGuinness misses out in the process. Deputy McGuinness was  hoping to get the nod from his Fianna Fáil party to be nominated for the position of chair of the Dáil committee. The newly elected chair thanked the 19 member […]

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Kilkenny TD hoping to head up new Dáil Covid-19 committee

By Kilkenny Now 12th May 2020 0

Kilkenny’s Dáil deputy John McGuinness has put his name forward to chair the new Oireachtas Covid-19 committee. Electing a chairperson will be the first act of the new 19-member committee, which has been set up to scrutinise all the actions taken by Government, State agencies and other authorities in relation to the coronavirus pandemic. Deputy McGuinness […]

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Testing criteria for those fearing they have contracted Covid-19 in Kilkenny broadened from today

By Kilkenny Now 6th May 2020 0

The rule on who can be tested for Coronavirus testing in Kilkenny are once again being extended as from today. People who now contact their GPs outside of the high-risk groups and who find they are suffering from a new cough, a recently acquired fever, or shortness of breath will now be eligible for testing. […]

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Two gardai self-isolating after being attacked at Operation Fanacht checkpoint in county Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 6th May 2020 0

Two Kilkenny gardai have had been told to self-isolate after being the victims of a horrific attack while on duty over the weekend. The two female gardai were brought to St Luke’s General Hospital in Kilkenny following the incident at an Operation Fanacht checkpoint outside of Callan in the early hours of Sunday morning, with […]

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‘Never experienced anything like it’ – Five-time All-Ireland winner with Cats and former GAA President’s battle with Covid-19

By Kilkenny Now 5th May 2020 0

A Kilkenny hurling legend, five-time All-Ireland winner, former county hurling manager and former GAA President described his battle with Covid-19 as a battle unlike anything he has experienced before on or off the field. Nickey Brennan (66), who won his five Celtic Crosses during the 1970’s and 1980’s with the Cats before moving into management […]

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Domestic abuse victims ‘let down’ by Government – Kilkenny TD

By Kilkenny Now 2nd May 2020 0

A Kilkenny TD has called on the Government to provide greater assistance to the victims of domestic abuse during the coronavirus pandemic and reverse a decision not to provide rent supports. Sinn Féin poll topper Kathleen Funchion said many women and children are trapped at home with a abusive partner or parent and that more […]

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‘I don’t think we’re there yet’ – Taoiseach pours cold water on talks of easing of restrictions

By Kilkenny Now 29th April 2020 Post a comment

Hopes that restriction imposed upon the public due to the coronavirus pandemic could be lifted soon have been dashed by the Taoiseach as he said the numbers regarding deaths and cases “just aren’t good enough yet.” Speaking this morning during a visit to a Covid-19 Community Assessment Hub at DCU in Dublin An Taoiseach Leo […]

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No insurance and drugs in system: Driver caught breaking travel restrictions in Kilkenny has car seized

By Kilkenny Now 29th April 2020 0

It didn’t take long for Kilkenny gardai to nab someone breaking the restrictions on movement as part of Operation Fanacht and worse was to follow for the driver as they were found to be drug-driving and driving without insurance. Kilkenny gardai had set up a number of checkpoints around the city early this morning and […]

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Testing times: New rules to bring about surge in Kilkenny’s Covid-19 checks

By Kilkenny Now 28th April 2020 0

A surge in Covid-19 testing in Kilkenny is expected as the rules on who can avail of the service are being extended as from today. People who notice they suddenly have a fever, a persistent cough, or shortness of breath can now avail of Coronavirus testing from today, as long as they contact their GP […]

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‘Never forgotten’ – hero Kilkenny frontline workers who died after contracting Covid-19 are named

By Kilkenny Now 17th April 2020 Post a comment

Tributes have been flooding in for the two brave frontline staff members at St Luke’s General Hospital who passed away this week after contracting the Coronavirus. The heathcare workers now been named locally as Catherine Hickey (51) and Jim Kenny (49). Catherine was a member of the household staff in the hospital and was being […]