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PROPERTY OF THE WEEK: Light shines through stone-cut gem tucked away in tranquil Kilkenny countryside

By Kilkenny Now 23rd June 2020 Post a comment

We loved this little gem, a beautiful stone-cut property surrounded by nature in the heart of the south Kilkenny countryside. Lavender Barn, a soothing two-bed property that lives up to its name, dates from the 19th century and has been lovingly transformed from a derelict ruin to a light-filled and welcoming hideaway of 807 sq […]

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Alarming rise in illegal dumping across Kilkenny during Covid-19 crisis

By Kilkenny Now 9th April 2020 0

There has been a sharp rise in the incidents of illegal dumping throughout Kilkenny during the Covid-19 emergency. Kilkenny County Council has confirmed a rise in reports of illegal dumping since the coronavirus restrictions came into effect. A spokesperson for the local authority told KilkennyNow.ie: “Illegal dumping around the county is noticeably on the

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Cats legend calls on his generation to lead the way in battle against Coronavirus

By Kilkenny Now 8th April 2020 0

A Kilkenny hurling legend is calling on people in the same position as himself to heed the HSE’s advice and “cocoon” yourself. 78-year-old Eddie Keher and his wife Kay are cocooning at their home in Inistioge and is urging everyone over the age of 70 to do the same. The six-time All-Ireland winner says for […]

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Gang targets Kilkenny homes, emptying oil tanks, during Covid-19 crisis

By Kilkenny Now 5th April 2020 0

Gardai are on the hunt for a gang of slick operators who have been going around the county emptying fuel from tanks outside homes. Earlier this week gardai were contacted by a homeowner in Laurel Hill in Inistioge who discovered the tank had been emptied. When they turned on the heating the boiler wouldn’t work. […]

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Two men charged with illegally poaching salmon in River Nore

By Kilkenny Now 27th February 2020 0

Two men have been charged and fined after being caught poaching salmon on the River Nore. The two men appeared in front of Judge Geraldine Carthy at Kilkenny District Court after being caught illegal net fishing for salmon on the lower River Nore on July 15, 2019. Fisheries Officer John Cullen told the court officers […]

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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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Romantic Kilkenny: 10 things for loved-up couples to do on Valentine’s weekend

By Kilkenny Now 13th February 2020 0

When it comes to looking for things to do on St Valentine’s weekend, you don’t have to look any further than the Marble City. Kilkenny, with the breathtaking Castle, beautiful medieval streets and mounth-watering array of top restaurants, is Ireland’s most romantic city, full of things for loved-up couples to explore. Whether it’s culture, shopping,

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Burst water main cuts off supply to county Kilkenny town and several villages

By Kilkenny Now 13th February 2020 0

A burst water mains has cut off the water supply to more than a thousand homes in county Kilkenny this morning. Irish Water and Kilkenny County Council are currently carrying out repairs to a burst water main near Thomastown. The necessary works mean there is no supply to most parts of Dangan, Carrickmourne, Inistioge, Thomastown […]

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STORM CIARA AFTERMATH: Homes in Kilkenny among thousands without power

By Kilkenny Now 9th February 2020 0

ESB crews are battling to restore power to a number of homes in county Kilkenny after Storm Ciara battered the country early this morning. A Status Orange wind warning t expired an noon, but a Yellow rain alert remains in place throughout the country until 3pm. Ten thousand homes and businesses were left without power, […]

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Two Kilkenny water sources supplying 16,000 back on stream after pollutants cleared

By Kilkenny Now 5th February 2020 0

TWO water sources serving 16,000 people in Kilkenny abandoned last year after dangerously high levels of environmental pollutants were discovered in the water have been restored. The Inistioge and Kilkenny City (Troyswood) water supplies, shutdown when dangerously high levels of trihalomethanes were discovered in the water last July have been given the all-clear by the