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Special concert marks 50 years since state took ownership of Kilkenny Castle

By Kilkenny Now 10th November 2019 0

This week marks a hugely significant milestone in the history of modern Kilkenny, a moment many say transformed to city into the vibrant, confident city we experience now. Fifty years ago this week, the official handover of Kilkenny Castle into the ownership of the state took place. The Office of Public Works is marking this […]

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‘It’s time for Jojo to come back home to her family’ – heartbreaking plea by sister of missing Kilkenny woman

By Kilkenny Now 9th November 2019 0

Today marks the 24th anniversary of the disappearance of a young Kilkenny woman, who was last seen in a county Kildare village. The family of Jo Jo Dullard, who was just 21-years-old when she disappeared, have taken to social media to appeal for anyone who may have even the smallest piece of information, to come […]

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Kilkenny named one of ‘most haunted’ places in Europe

By Kilkenny Now 30th October 2019 0

You may need nine lives if you are visiting Kilkenny – a city so spooky it has been named one of the five most haunted places in Europe. Travel and Leisure magazine, the US-based bible of holidaying, has bestowed the spooky title upon Kilkenny in a recent article. It points to the city’s haunting history, […]

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Youths suspected of stealing money from stall at Kilkenny festival

By Kilkenny Now 30th October 2019 0

GARDAI are looking to talk to two young teenage girls and a young boy after money was stolen from a food stall at a Kilkenny festival. The vendor at the recent Savour Kilkenny food festival left with a bad taste in their mouth after they realised someone had stolen some of their takings for the […]

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Kilkenny mother out walking her baby attacked by youths firing rocks

By Kilkenny Now 29th October 2019 0

Youths fired rocks and stones at a defenceless young Kilkenny mother who was pushing a buggy with a young child inside. The cowardly and unprovoked attack occurred at the Canal, close to Kilkenny Castle. The woman was out for a walk, pushing her young child in a buggy, when the group of youths started throwing […]

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Great Pink Run for Breast Cancer Ireland returns to Kilkenny Castle

By Kilkenny Now 19th October 2019 0

THE grounds of Kilkenny Castle will be turning pink this weekend as people race for a cure for breast cancer. The Great Pink Run returns to Kilkenny tomorrow morning, following last year’s success. Over 8,000 women, children and indeed men took part in the runs and sponsored by Kilkenny’s own Avonmore Slimline Milk all in […]

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Sterling work: Kilkenny showcased to UK tour operators ahead of Brexit d-day

By Kilkenny Now 3rd October 2019 0

By COLIN BARTLEY KILKENNY is using it’s ancient and medieval history to attract UK visitors to the county, while our closest neighbours are in the middle of making history of their own, Ahead of whatever happens with Brexit, people from the UK will still be going on holidays, so Fáilte Ireland invited Albatross Travel, a […]

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Abandoned Gowran Park races rescheduled for Thursday

By Kilkenny Now 23rd September 2019 0

By COLIN BARTLEY SATURDAY’S horse racing at Gowran Park, which had to be abandoned due to the thunder and lightning, has been rescheduled for this Thursday. And the venue is offering offering punters free entry, a free race card and a free shuttle bus to and from Kilkenny city to the rearranged meet. Racing on […]

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‘Our future is at risk and it’s at risk now’ – Kilkenny students stage Climate Strike in city

By Kilkenny Now 20th September 2019 0

By COLIN BARTLEY HUNDREDS of Kilkenny school children were joined by concerned local citizens and workers in a show of solidarity at today’s climate change protest. Students from most of the schools in Kilkenny gathered outside the gates of the Castle with drums, instruments, placards and their voices in a massive show of unity. Some […]

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CULTURE NIGHT 2019: Your guide to all the best events happening around Kilkenny city and county

By Kilkenny Now 20th September 2019 0

By COLIN BARTLEY KILKENNY prides itself on its Culture and Arts as much as its hurling and tonight will host many amazing events throughout the city and county for Culture Night 2019 and remember all the events are free. Everything from spoken word and music to unguided tours, printing and visual design, exhibitions and archeology […]