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Kilkenny residents plagued by illegal fireworks at night despite Garda warning

By Kilkenny Now 13th October 2020 0

An appeal from Kilkenny gardai for people not to use illegal fireworks appears to have fallen on deaf ears. This week local gardai launched Operation Tombola targeting the possession and supply of illegal fireworks “and associated activities”. In a statement, gardai pointed out that it is illegal to possess fireworks without proper authority. They urged […]

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ALERT: Kilkenny bank customers targeted in new ‘smishing’ scam

By Kilkenny Now 15th August 2020 0

Gardai have urged Kilkenny bank customers to be aware of a new ‘smishing’ scam. In the latest scam, people are being contacted via text from individuals falsely claiming to represent Permanent TSB (PTSB). The fraudsters claim the customer’s bank card or account have been “compromised” before trying to get them to reveal their personal banking […]

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Woman has lucky escape after car overturns on dangerous section of Kilkenny road

By Kilkenny Now 31st July 2020 0

A Kilkenny woman had a lucky escape when her car crashed into a ditch and overturned after it skidded on an oil patch on the road. The accident occurred on the R700 Thomastown to Inistioge road at around 1.30pm today. A local Garda source said the woman, who is from the area, was driving home […]

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Alert for missing pet in Kilkenny following spate of dog thefts

By Kilkenny Now 10th July 2020 Post a comment

Gardai in Kilkenny have issued a public appeal for information about a beautiful pet labradoodle dog that suddenly went “missing” this week. The dog (similar to one pictured above) was last seen near their home on the Freshford Road area of the city since 9.30pm on Thursday. Gardai have urged anyone with information about the […]

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Kilkenny pubs that flout reopening rules could lose licence: Gardai

By Kilkenny Now 4th July 2020 0

Kilkenny pubs that ignore public health guidelines in the aftermath of the lockdown could lose their licence, gardai have warned. An Garda Síochána said it has begun to conduct checks of licenced premises nationwide to make sure they are in compilance with the law. It follows concerns from Garda management, the public and industry representative […]

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WARNING: Bogus tradesmen targeting vulnerable in Kilkenny during lockdown

By Kilkenny Now 29th May 2020 0

Bogus tradesmen are targeting vulnerable residents across Kilkenny while the Covid-19 restrictions remain in place, local gardai have warned. It follows a number of “very recent” reports to gardai in Kilkenny and neighbouring Carlow involving thieves posing as handymen calling to homes in parts of both counties. A local Garda spokesperson said: “We urge

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GARDA WARNING: Kilkenny householders targeted by series of phone and email scams during Covid-19 lockdown

By Kilkenny Now 19th April 2020 0

Housebound residents across Kilkenny are being targeted by a series of fraudulent scams during the Covid-19 lockdown. Kilkenny gardai say they have received several complaints from people who have received texts and emails from fraudsters in recent weeks. In one scam, a fraudster purporting to be from a broadband company calls claiming they need to […]

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WARNING: Car thieves target precious metal in hybrid vehicles in Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 8th March 2020 0

Gardai have urged Kilkenny motorists, particularly owners of hybrid vehicles, to be vigilant following an upsurge in thefts of valuable car parts in recent weeks. There has been a significant rise in the theft of catalytic converters and the precious metal palladium from cars over the past year, especially in the case of of hybrid […]

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GARDA WARNING: 15 social media apps that can be used to ‘bully, harass or exploit’ Kilkenny children

By Kilkenny Now 29th December 2019 0

Gardai have provided Kilkenny parents with a list of social media apps that have become increasingly popular with children. While many apps are completely innocent, gardai warn they may be used by some people “to bully, harass or exploit”. A Garda spokesperson said: “Knowledge is power – speak to your children about their mobile usage. […]

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Parents left distressed child alone in car in Kilkenny city as temperatures soared

By Kilkenny Now 27th August 2019 0

By COLIN BARTLEY A DISTRESSED young child was discovered by members of the public locked into a car in the midday sun. The child was locked into a car, alone and in a very distressed state close to MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre around lunchtime yesterday. Temperatures were over 20 degrees at the time. Concerned members […]