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MICHAEL WOLSEY: Farming is a mystery in the land of urban myths

By Kilkenny Now 11th September 2019 0

WHERE does milk come from? Straight from the fridge, said 18 per cent of British schoolchildren interviewed for a recent study. And they weren’t trying to be funny. Well, I suspect some of them were. But 40% of the children interviewed genuinely did not know that milk comes from cows. It was clear from other […]

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‘It’s still a man’s world in Leinster House’ – Kilkenny TD hits out at ‘zero family friendly practices’ in Dail Eireann

By Kilkenny Now 8th September 2019 0

By SHANE DORAN CLAIMS from political parties that they are encouraging more female participation in politics are just “waffle” and the entire system in Leinster House puts women at a huge disadvantage, a TD and young mother has claimed. Kilkenny TD Kathleen Funchion was overjoyed when she was propelled into the Dáil following her breakthrough […]

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Man shot several times as he sat in car

By Kilkenny Now 4th September 2019 0

A MAN is fighting for his life in hospital after he was shot a number of times as he sat in his car. The shooting occurred at Griffeen Glen Park in Lucan, Co Dublin, shortly before 2pm. The victim was rushed to Connolly Hospital in Blanchardstown, where he is said to be in a serious […]

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Dublin’s drive for five postponed as Kerry hold out for draw

By Kilkenny Now 1st September 2019 0

By COLIN BARTLEY DUBLIN have to wait another two weeks to see if their drive for immortality happens. The drive for five is on hold after Dublin and Kerry played out a 1-16 to 1-16 draw. Johnny Cooper’s red for a second yellow card just before half-time, like Richie Hogan’s in the hurling two weeks, […]

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Our helping hand – Kilkenny people urged to nominate carers for national awards

By Kilkenny Now 29th August 2019 0

DO you know a family carer that deserves to be recognised for the invaluable work that they do? Family Carers Ireland are calling on friends, family members and health professionals to nominate carers for 2019’s Carer of the Year awards. The deadline for nominations is the September 26. The ‘Carer of the Year’ awards recognise carers […]

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To the Faithful departed … Kilkenny legend Michael Fennelly is Offaly’s new manager

By Kilkenny Now 28th August 2019 0

MICHAEL Fennelly is the latest graduate of Brian Cody’s All-Ireland winning academy to go into hurling management. The Ballyhale Shamrocks man has followed the examples of clubmate Henry Shefflin and inter-county colleagues DJ Carey and Eddie Brennan after it was confirmed last night that he is set to become Offaly’s new manager. The eight-time All-Ireland […]

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Ex Kilkenny TD Phil Hogan’s €300,000 EU job under threat – because he’s a man

By Kilkenny Now 11th July 2019 0

FORMER Kilkenny TD Phil Hogan’s dream of winning a second term as Ireland’s EU Commissioner could be scuppered over a gender row that has erupted at the highest levels of the union. Ursula von der Leyen, who has been nominated by the European Council to be the next president of the European Commision, yesterday said […]

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MICHAEL WOLSEY: Gay Ireland is part of the mainstream and very, very welcome

By Kilkenny Now 3rd July 2019 2

ON the day of the big Pride parade I was in Dublin for a play at the Abbey. Michel Tremblay’s The Unmanageable Sisters was written in French and set in Canada, but Deirdre Kinahan has skilfully transplanted it to the Ballymun of 1974. It is a dark comedy which manages to wring plenty of laughs […]

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Garda investigation after images that claim to show teenagers convicted of Ana Kriegel murder appear online

By Kilkenny Now 20th June 2019 0

A MAJOR Garda investigation is underway after images which claim to show the two teenagers convicted of murdering Ana Kriegel appeared online. Pictures alleging to show Boy A and Boy B have been posted on Facebook and Twitter, and they are also understood to have been shared on messaging apps. Earlier today it emerged the […]

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Kilkenny commuters breathe sign of relief as motorway works ease gridlock

By Kilkenny Now 19th June 2019 0

By COLIN BARTLEY THE TRIP to and from the capital for Kilkenny commuters is set to become considerably quicker from this week. Three eastbound lanes of the M7 motorway have finally been opened to traffic this week as part of the €120 million road widening project being overseen by Kildare County Council. The three corresponding […]