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Cycle of crime continues as yet another bike stolen in Kilkenny city

By Kilkenny Now 18th September 2020 0

Gardai are investigating the theft of yet another bicycle in Kilkenny city. This red Apollo mountain bike with white and silver markings on the cross-frame was stolen on Saturday. September 12 from Cootes Lane. Gardai said the bike has now a black saddle. Anyone with information about the theft is asked to contact Kilkenny Garda […]

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Some homes and businesses in Kilkenny city without water after main burst

By Kilkenny Now 17th September 2020 0

Homes and businesses in an area of Kilkenny city are without water after a main burst this morning. Kilkenny County Council confirmed the water outage affects the College Road area. The local authority said normal supplies should be returned by 3pm. Irish Water and the council said they “apologise for any inconvenience caused”.

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Gardai hunt white Audi driver who stole little girl’s bike outside house in Kilkenny city

By Kilkenny Now 14th September 2020 0

Gardai in Kilkenny are trying to track down the driver and passenger of a white Audi car after a little girl’s bicycle was stolen from outside a house in Kilkenny city. The theft occurred at around 7pm on Thursday. A local Garda spokesperson confirmed the small pink bike with a basket (identical to the one […]

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Vandals smash front windscreen of car parked in driveway of Kilkenny home in early hours of morning

By Kilkenny Now 8th September 2020 0

The occupants of a house in Kilkenny city were left shaken after vandals smashed the front windscreen of a car parked in the driveway in the early hours of the morning. The incident occurred at a house in the Jail Road Crescent area of the city just before 2am on Saturday morning. The car, a […]

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Have you seen Prince? Fears grow for family pet missing from his Kilkenny home

By Kilkenny Now 3rd September 2020 0

Local gardai have issued a public appeal on behalf of a Kilkenny family whose beloved pet dog has been missing since the weekend. ‘Prince’ was last seen near his home in Kilkenny city last Sunday and his owners have become increasingly concerned for his welfare. A Garda spokesperson said: “Please give us a call on […]

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Con hair: Burglar breaks into Kilkenny property and makes off with barber set

By Kilkenny Now 19th August 2020 22

A burglar from into a property in Kilkenny city overnight before making off with a handmixer and a barber set. A local Garda spokesperson confirmed the break-in occurred at a garden shed in the Ayrfield area of the city overnight between August 12 and August 13. Gardai have urged witnesses or anyone who may have […]

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It’s open! Ribbon officially cut on new Butler Gallery in Kilkenny city

By Kilkenny Now 6th August 2020 0

Picture perfect … the ribbon has officially been cut on the new Butler Gallery in Kilkenny city following a ceremony today. The gallery will now open its doors to members of the public tomorrow following its move from Kilkenny Castle to Evans’ Home on John’s Quay in the centre of the city. Attendees at the […]

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A work of art: New museum opens on historic Kilkenny city site tomorrow

By Kilkenny Now 5th August 2020 0

A brand new art museum will be formally opened by local TD and recently appointed Heritage Minister Malcolm Noonan in Kilkenny city tomorrow. Butler Gallery will open its doors to members of the public on Friday. Previously located at Kilkenny Castle, Butler Gallery has moved to Evans’ Home on John’s Quay in the centre of […]

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Kilkenny Al-Fresco! Transformation of Market Yard is a big hit with public

By Kilkenny Now 3rd August 2020 0

Kilkenny’s Market Yard is looking blooming great as members of the public made the most of the city’s newsest urban space over the Bank Holiday weekend. A whole section of the car park has been transformed into a new seating area, with many people taking the opportunity to sit back and bask in the new […]

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Wheely cheeky thief swipes skateboard outside Kilkenny convenience store 

By Kilkenny Now 2nd August 2020 0

An opportunistic  thief robbed a skateboard from outside a convenience store in Kilkenny city. The theft occurred on John’s Green sometime between 8pm and 9.45pm on Wednesday night. The stolen skateboard has purple wheels and a graphic of a cartoon tiger on the underside of the board. Gardai are investigating the theft. They have asked […]