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LATEST: 271 new cases of virus confirmed as numbers in hospitals rise

By Kilkenny Now 8th June 2021 0

A further 271 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening, nearly 50% less than las Friday’s figures. The Department of Health reported 77 people are being treated for the virus in hospitals, eight more than yesterday’s figures. 27 people are now being treated in Intensive Care Units, up one on yesterday’s figure. However, the […]

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‘Don’t let complacency set in’ – appeal to Kilkenny residents over Bank Holiday weekend

By Kilkenny Now 4th June 2021 0

A joint statement by frontline services in Kilkenny has urged the public not to become complacent about Covid-19 this weekend and adhere to the public health measures. The Health Service Executive, local Gardai and Kilkenny County Council has this simple message – “Don’t let complacency set in!” In the statement released this afternoon thanking the […]

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LATEST: 529 new cases of virus confirmed as first dose vaccinations pass 50% of population

By Kilkenny Now 4th June 2021 0

A further 529 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening while numbers in hospitals fell significantly The Department of Health reported 86 people are being treated for the virus in hospitals, two more than yesterday’s figures. 28 people are now being treated in Intensive Care Units, down two on yesterday’s figure. Paul Reid, the […]

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LATEST: 465 new cases of virus confirmed as hospitalisations fall sharply

By Kilkenny Now 3rd June 2021 0

A further 465 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening while numbers in hospitals fell significantly The Department of Health reported 84 people are being treated for the virus in hospitals, ten less than yesterday’s figures. 30 people are now being treated in Intensive Care Units, down five on yesterday’s figure. However, the department […]

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Kilkenny businesses to benefit from new reopening support scheme

By Kilkenny Now 2nd June 2021 0

Kilkenny businesses have received a boost after the Government confirmed an extension of Covid-19 supports and details of a new scheme to help struggling firms. Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe yesterday announced a set of measures to provide support to businesses as they reopen and resume normal trading. The measures are aimed at providing certainty to […]

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40-45 year olds in Kilkenny can register for vaccine from Wednesday

By Kilkenny Now 31st May 2021 0

Kilkenny people aged between 40 and 44 will finally be able to register for their Covid-19 vaccination from Wednesday. Health Minister Stephen Donnelly confirmed this evening: “Delighted to be able to share that the online registration for a Covid-19 vaccine for those aged 40-44 will commence this Wednesday, June 02 – starting with those aged […]

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WATCH: Kilkenny hotel’s video skit to announce reopening is big hit on social media

By Kilkenny Now 30th May 2021 0

A Kilkenny hotel has gone viral for a hilarious video it created to coincide with their reopening following the lifting of lockdown restrictions. The Newpark Hotel on Kilkenny’s Castlecomer Road released the short video in an effort to create something to make them stand out from the crowd now that people book stays in hotels […]

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‘The end of this is within our grasp’ – Taoiseach announces reopening plan

By Kilkenny Now 28th May 2021 0

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has announced further easing of restrictions and timeline of when hospitality, leisure and entertainment can resume. Speaking from the steps of Leinster House, Taoiseach Martin confirmed the opening of pubs, restaurants, gyms, cinemas, and the lifting of restrictions on attending sports and music events will all come into being over the coming […]

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LATEST: 467 new cases of virus confirmed as HSE confirms 520 patients’ data leaked online

By Kilkenny Now 28th May 2021 0

A further 436 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening while numbers in hospitals across the country rose slightly. The Department of Health reported 99 people are being treated for the virus in hospitals, down two on yesterday’s figures. 38 people are now being treated in Intensive Care Units, down one on yesterday’s figure. […]

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It’s on! GAA confirm Kilkenny’s rescheduled clash with Wexford after Covid outbreak

By Kilkenny Now 26th May 2021 0

The Kilkenny V Wexford National League Hurling match postponed last weekend due to an outbreak of Covid-19 in the Model County’s camp has been rescheduled. Last night the GAA’s Central Competitions Control Committee (CCCC) last night confirmed that the Alliance Hurling League Division 1B game will take place this coming Sunday. Last weekend’s game was […]