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Uninsured UK car seized after motorist parked in loading bay in Kilkenny city – right in front of a garda

By Kilkenny Now 24th September 2024 0

A motorist without insurance had their car seized after they parked their car in a busy loading bay in Kilkenny city-centre right in front of an garda on duty. A local garda spokesperson had some helpful advice for the hapless driver to the UK-registered vehicle. Under a heading saying “You can’t park there mate!!”, the […]

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Burglar break-into Kilkenny city-centre premises under cover of darkness

By Kilkenny Now 28th October 2021 0

Burglars broke into a shop in Kilkenny city-centre in the early hours of this morning and made off with a number of items. The break-in occurred at a premises on the High Street shortly before 4.30am. No injuries were reported but gardai confirmed a number of goods were stolen. Witnesses of anyone who noticed any […]

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Man rushed to hospital after vicious late night attack in Kilkenny city-centre

By Kilkenny Now 21st September 2021 0

A man had to be rushed to hospital after he was viciously assaulted in Kilkenny city-centre over the weekend. The attack occurred at The Parade just after midnight on Saturday. A local Garda source confirmed the victim, a male in his 20s, was struck by a man wearing dark grey shorts and a black top […]

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Public art, light installations and performance spaces ‘to transform Kilkenny city-centre’

By Kilkenny Now 21st September 2021 0

Almost half a million euros in funding has been allocated to create five artistic installations that reflect Kilkenny’s medieval heritage, culture and creativity. Kilkenny County Council will receive funding of €439,875 for the scheme as part of the Urban Animation Capital Investment Scheme. The project includes a Cartoon Saloon Mural at Watergate Performance Space,

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Thieves break into home in heart of Kilkenny city, ransack bedrooms and make off with stash of cash

By Kilkenny Now 16th July 2020 0

Thieves who broke into a home in the heart of Kilkenny city ransacked bedrooms before making off with a quantity of cash. The break-in occurred at a property in the New Building Lane area of the city sometime between 3.30pm and 5.30pm on Wednesday. A local Garda spokesperson said it is not known how the […]

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Thief steals racing bike locked to a railing in Kilkenny city-centre

By Kilkenny Now 26th May 2020 0

A thief stole a bicycle that was locked to a railing in Kilkenny city-centre. The theft occurred at Bateman Quay on Sunday, sometime between 6pm and 7pm. Gardai confirmed the bicyle, a black and white Scott speedster racing bike with white handlebars, was attached to the railing using a combination lock. Anyone with information about […]

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Step in the right direction: More space for pedestrians in new Kilkenny traffic scheme agreed by council

By Kilkenny Now 21st May 2020 0

Kilkenny city centre is ready to adapt to the social distancing issues raised by Covid-19 and create more space for pedestrians in time for the easing of restrictions imposed upon us by the global pandemic. Local councillors have agreed to a plan creating a one-way traffic system in the city centre’s narrow streets allowing much […]

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PROPERTY OF THE WEEK: Doer-upper a short stroll from Kilkenny city-centre for just €175k

By Kilkenny Now 24th October 2019 0

The address: Circular Road, Kilkenny city  The lowdown: Three bedroom doer-upper in prime location close to city-centre    The price: €175,000 ______________________________________________ LOCATED in a prime position just a short stroll from Kilkenny city-centre, this detached bungalow has all the attributes to make an excellent family home. Situated just off College