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Second person dies from COVID-19 in Ireland as new cases rise by 39

By Kilkenny Now 14th March 2020 0

A second person in Ireland has died from COVID-19 and 39 new cases of coronavirus have been confirmed, the Department of Health said this evening. There are now 129 confirmed cases in the Republic of Ireland, while 34 people have tested positive in Northern Ireland. The US also announced today that it is extending its […]

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Glanbia reveals prices it will pay Kilkenny milk farmers as fears grow over Covid-19

By Kilkenny Now 14th March 2020 0

The spread of coronavirus is affecting dairly supply chains and trade, the head of local diary giant Glanbia has said. Glanbia Chairman Martin Keane added: “Our immediate priorities are to ensure the safety of our people and to assist our farmer suppliers and customers to work through the challenges. We urge everyone to follow the […]

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COVID-19 LATEST: 20 new cases of Coronavirus confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 13th March 2020 0

Twenty new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening – bringing to 90 the total number of coronavirus cases in the Republic so far. Nine new cases have been confirmed in Northern Ireland, bringing the total there to 29. Of the 20 new cases in the Republic, six are associated with travel and 12 were […]

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‘Double child benefit payments to working parents’ – Kilkenny TD

By Kilkenny Now 13th March 2020 Post a comment

A Kilkenny TD has called on the Government to double child benefit payments to working parents to ease the financial burden caused by the Covid-19 emergency. Sinn Féin poll topper Kathleen Funchion said the spread of the coronavirus will hit many hard-pressed parents in the pocket. Deputy Funchion said: “I would ask the department to […]

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Out in force: Gardai unveil emergency measures to combat spread of Covid-19

By Kilkenny Now 13th March 2020 0

An Garda Síochána today announced a series of emergency measures combat the spread of the coronavirus. Garda Commissioner Drew Harris said the measures are needed “to maximise our operational availability and support other vital public services”. The measures include: *A contingency roster will go into effect from next Monday; *Annual leave for personnel will

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COVID-19 CRISIS: 10,000 extra beds for ‘worst case scenario’ – report

By Kilkenny Now 13th March 2020 0

Up to 10,000 beds across the country are being prepared for coronavirus cases, it was reported this morning. RTÉ said the Health Service Executive (HSE) has been asked to identify the number number of beds as part of contingency planning for a potential worst-case Covid-19 scenario. The locations for beds include existing health facilities, student […]

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COVID-19 LATEST: 27 new cases of coronavirus confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 12th March 2020 0

Health authorities have confirmed 27 new cases of coronavirus –  by far the biggest daily jump in numbers since the beginning of the pandemic. It brings to 70 the total number of cases in the Republic. The massive increase underlines the Government’s decision to impose a wide range of restrictions on schools and social gatherings […]

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SHUTDOWN: Taoiseach confirms schools and colleges to close from tomorrow, urges people to work from home

By Kilkenny Now 12th March 2020 0

Schools, colleges and other public facilities across the country will close from tomorrow and there will be restrictions on public transport as part of a clampdown to combat the spread of Covid-19. The unprecedented announcement was made today by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar in Washington, where he is on the St Patrick’s Day visit to the […]

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Confirmed case of Covid-19 at well-known Waterford factory

By Kilkenny Now 12th March 2020 0

A worker at a well-known factory in Waterford has been diagosed with Covid-19, it emerged this morning. Management at the Cartamundi factory on the Cork Road, which employs 300 people, have confirmed an employee has been diagnosed with the Coronavirus. The news first emerged in a report by WLR’s Damien Tiernan on social media this […]

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CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: First person in Ireland dies from Covid-19

By Kilkenny Now 11th March 2020 0

A patient suffering from Covid-19 in the East of the country has died from the virus. According to the Irish Times, the person, who is believed to be elderly, died earlier today in hospital where they had been treated in the last few days. The woman is understood to have had underlying illness and was […]