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Kilkenny’s ‘Garda Ted’ can’t bear thought of kids getting injured from fireworks

By Kilkenny Now 26th October 2020 0

Kilkenny gardai have deployed their very own teddy detective to warn young people about the dangers of fireworks in the countdown to Halloween. ‘Ted’, with his own specially knitted blue uniform has become something of a local social media star in recent weeks as he accompanies gardai on patrols throughout Kilkenny city and county. This […]

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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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Deadly firework thrown through letterbox of home in Kilkenny city

By Kilkenny Now 13th October 2020 0

A firework was thrown through a letterbox on a front door of a house in Kilkenny city. The incident occurred in the Burrell’s Walk area of the city on Sunday evening. A local Garda source confirmed to KilkennyNow.ie that no one was injured, although the outside of the door was damaged. The incident occurred as […]

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Burns, loss of limbs, eye injuries and arrests – Kilkenny gardai warn against using fireworks

By Kilkenny Now 27th October 2019 0

IN the run-up to Halloween, local gardaí are warning Kilkenny people about the serious dangers associated with fireworks, and the legal implications. Anyone found in possession of illegally held fireworks “could face legal repercussions.” Each year children end up in hospital with severe burns, loss of limbs and fingers, and horrific eye and facial injuries […]