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PUBLIC ALERT: Babies at threat from tap water in county Kilkenny town

By Kilkenny Now 13th March 2020 0

Parents in a Kilkenny town have been told to stop using water from the taps after it was found to contain particles harmful to their babies. The warning has been issued to residents of the Gowran-Abbeygrove Development by Kilkenny County Council following consultation with the Health Service Executive. It comes after increased levels of nitrates, […]

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Kilkenny woman mugged in own driveway after parking car

By Kilkenny Now 10th March 2020 0

A Kilkenny woman was mugged in her own driveway by a masked man just seconds after she parked her car. The terrifying incident happened at a house in St John’s Place in Gowran last Friday evening, The woman had just pulled into her driveway when a man, who had his face covered, appeared at her […]

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Kilkenny homeowner terrified as masked men break into his home and steal cash

By Kilkenny Now 27th February 2020 0

A county Kilkenny homeowner was subjected to a terrifying ordeal after masked burglars broke into his home and made off with his cash. The break-in occurred at a house in the Castleview area of Gowran between 9pm and 9.45pm last Thursday. A local Garda spokesperson confirmed: “The culprits forced two doors open in order to […]

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Kilkenny Council to distribute sandbags in preparation for flooding as 14 days of wet weather forecast

By Kilkenny Now 20th February 2020 Post a comment

Sandbags are to be given out to Kilkenny residents following a warning from the council to prepare for flooding. People all across the county are being urged to prepare for the worst following advice from Met Éireann that we can expect heavy rain and possible snow which could continue for the next two weeks. Kilkenny […]

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Revealed: 14 Kilkenny festivals to share €89,000 in council funding

By Kilkenny Now 23rd January 2020 0

Kilkenny County Council has set aside €89,000 to support 14 festivals being held across the county this year. The money is going towards festivals the council has identified as having the potential to attract tourism and add to Kilkenny’s tourism industry. Council Cathaoirleach Peter “Chap” Cleere said: “These festivals represent a significant part of

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And they’re off: Sponsorship boost for Kilkenny’s ‘race that stops a county’

By Kilkenny Now 22nd January 2020 0

The biggest day’s racing of the year at Gowran Park is upon us with ‘the race that stops a county’ going to post in just over 24 hours. The importance of the day’s racing to the calendar is clear by the first-class field that has assembled for Thyestes Chase. Management at Gowran Park were delighted […]

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Bizarre break-in at well-known county Kilkenny bar

By Kilkenny Now 4th December 2019 0

Gardai are hunting for a gang of burglars who broke into a well-known county Kilkenny bar and left without taking as much as a drop. The bizarre break-in occured at the pub on Gowran’s Main Street last Friday sometime between 4.30am and 6.30am. The burglars managed to break in through a door at the side […]

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Kilkenny man wins biodiversity award at Young Farmer of the Year competition

By Kilkenny Now 2nd December 2019 0

A Kilkenny farmer has been named Young Biodiversity Farmer of the Year. Alan Doyle, a drystock farmer from Gowran, was awarded the title at the FBD Young Farmer of the Year Awards. Alan won his awards after demonstrating a passion for farming, which protects the environment and enhances biodiversity. Alan has 170 ewes and 23 […]

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Council approves plan to build 40 new homes in Kilkenny town

By Kilkenny Now 13th November 2019 0

A Kilkenny town is set to be transformed after the local authority gave the green light to a major new development that will house up to 140 people. Kilkenny County Council has approved planning for the construction of 40 new homes at Ogenty, Gowran. The development will see the construction of 10 two-storey, four-bedroom houses, […]

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Snap chats: World’s leading crocodile experts meet in Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 4th October 2019 0

By COLIN BARTLEY REPTILE experts from all over Europe are snapping at each other’s heels to get to Kilkenny this weekend. The 4th Annual European Croc Networking Meeting will be held at The National Reptile Zoo’s new premises on the Hebron Road in Kilkenny this weekend. Now in its fourth year, the conference devised by […]