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Man has nose broken during vicious Halloween assault in Kilkenny city

By Kilkenny Now 2nd November 2020 0

A man suffered a broken nose after he was assaulted in Kilkenny city on Halloween evening. The attack occurred shortly after 5pm in the Church Lane area of the city on Saturday. Gardai have appealed for eyewitnesses or anyone who knows anything about the assault to contact Kilkenny Garda Station on 056 777 5000.

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Busted: Gardai seize €2,800 of drugs during search of house in Kilkenny city

By Kilkenny Now 28th October 2020 0

Gardai seize €2,800 worth of cannabis during a search of a house in Kilkenny city. The drugs were found during planned operation in the city on Saturday. A local Garda spokesperson also confirmed that “paraphernalia consistent with the sale and supply of drugs” were also seized. Gardai said their investigation into the matter is “ongoing”. […]

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‘Adrian is dancing amongst the stars’ – brother of murdered Kilkenny man pays moving tribute to dancer as killers convicted

By Kilkenny Now 24th October 2020 Post a comment

The brother of murdered Kilkenny man Adrian Murphy paid a poignant tribute to the “inspirational” champion Irish dancer this week after a couple were found guilty of his murder. Joel Osei (25) and Diana Cristea (19) were found guilty of murdering Mr Murphy at a 17th-floor apartment in Battersea, southwest London, in June 2019. The trial […]

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€200,000 to enhance outdoor spaces in Kilkenny town and villages

By Kilkenny Now 13th October 2020 0

More than €200,000 has been awarded to seven projects that will help local communities to adjust to life in the face of the pandemic. Kilkenny city, Callan, Freshford, Piltown and Ballyhale are among the more than 100 towns and villages across the country that will benefit from €4.25 million in funding under the Government’s enhanced […]

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Drill gang targeting vans parked in Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 3rd October 2020 2

Gardai in Kilkenny are hunting a gang of thieves who are targeting parked work vans by drilling holes into the vehicles to steal valuable power tools. On Tuesday several power tolls were stolen from a van parked in the Larchfield area of the city. The van, a Renault Traffic, was parked at the roadside at […]

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Couple murdered Kilkenny dancer and then used stolen bank cards to go on spending spree: court

By Kilkenny Now 30th September 2020 0

A couple murdered a champion Kilkenny dancer and poisoned another victims with a deadly drug before using their bank cards to go on a spending spree, a court heard. Joel Osei (25) and Diana Cristea (18) are accused of killing Adrian Murphy between May 31 and June 5 last year after his body was found […]

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Hunt for vandal who ‘keyed’ car parked in Kilkenny city

By Kilkenny Now 30th September 2020 0

A vandal caused damage to a car after they ‘keyed’ the vehicle while it was parked on the roadside in Kilkenny city. The incident occurred Thomas Square last Wednesday. A local Garda spokesperson confirmed the car, a grey Toyota Avensis, was damaged on the driver’s side. Gardai have asked anyone who knows anything about the […]

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Kilkenny broadband company to create 50 jobs in new recruitment drive

By Kilkenny Now 24th September 2020 0

Efforts to make Kilkenny Ireland’s first digital county are underway. Survey and design work on the National Broadband Plan continuing at pace across the county and key parts of the country, according to locally-headquartered contractors and partners, entegro. They’ve grown significantly since entegro was launched in October 2019 and as surveying of premises in

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Cocaine, cannabis and cash seized during Garda raid on house in Kilkenny city

By Kilkenny Now 22nd September 2020 0

Gardai seized cocaine and cannabis with an estimated street value of €1,500 during a planned raid on a house in Kilkenny. The operation took place at an address in the city last Thursday evening. A local Garda spokesperson confirmed a quantity of cash and “paraphernalia consistent with the sale and supply of drugs” was also […]

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Could it be you? Lucky Kilkenny punter wins big on EuroMillions draw!

By Kilkenny Now 19th September 2020 0

A lucky Kilkenny punter scooped over €160,000 on Friday night’s EuroMillions draw. They were one of 64,000 prize winners in Ireland from Friday’s “bumper night of prize wins”, according to the National Lottery. The Kilkenny punter won the second highest amount after they won the Match 5 + Lucky Star prize of €166,116. in Ireland. […]