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Parties, roads and public spaces across Kilkenny targeted in Garda Easter clampdown

By Kilkenny Now 2nd April 2021 0

Gardai in Kilkenny will be out in force this Easter weekend and are urging people to “reduce their social interactions”. An Garda Síochána have confirmed they will be targeting three areas as part of their clampdown to try and curb the spread of Covid-19; roads, public amenities and any reports of large social gatherings. A […]

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‘We are on the final stretch of this terrible journey’ – Taoiseach announces gradual easing of restrictions

By Kilkenny Now 30th March 2021 0

“By being safe now, we will enjoy much greater freedom later in the summer,” that is message Taoiseach Michéal Martin delivered from the steps of Dáil Eireann tonight. Outlining how we as a public can: “Safely and successfully chart a path out of restrictions in the weeks and months ahead,” the Taoiseach laid out the […]

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LATEST: No Kilkenny infections among 368 new cases of virus as 14 further deaths confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 30th March 2021 0

A further 14 people have died after contracting the coronavirus as 368 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening. There have been no new cases recorded in Kilkenny for the first time in two weeks. The overall death toll as a result of the virus has now reached 4,681. There have now been 235,444 […]

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LATEST: Kilkenny among 539 new cases of virus as one further death confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 29th March 2021 0

One more person has died after contracting the coronavirus as 539 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening. The overall death toll as a result of the virus has now reached 4,667. There have now been 235,078 confirmed cases of Covid-19 across the country, according to the latest daily briefing from the National Public […]

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‘Covid-19 doesn’t take the weekend off’ – Kilkenny gardai urge people not to attend parties

By Kilkenny Now 19th March 2021 0

An Garda Siochána in Kilkenny are once again urging people not to gather for house parties or social gatherings this weekend saying: “Covid-19 doesn’t take the weekend off”. Local gardai will be continuing checkpoints and high visibility patrols at public amenities, parks and beauty spots across the county this weekend in support of public health […]

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LATEST: Kilkenny among 631 new Covid-19 cases with 47 further deaths confirmed nationally

By Kilkenny Now 10th March 2021 0

A further 47 people have died after contracting the coronavirus as 631 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening. The number of new cases reported have more than double in just a day, while deaths have increased by more than 50% over the same period. The overall death toll as a result of the […]

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More and more Kilkenny residents defying travel restrictions: report

By Kilkenny Now 2nd March 2021 0

There has been another increase in the number of Kilkenny residents travelling further than 10km from their homes during the current lockdown restrictions. The Staying Local Indicator (SLI) issued by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) reveals 59.4% of Kilkenny residents did not travel further than 10km at any point during the week ending February. This […]

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LATEST: Kilkenny among 687 new cases of virus as one further death confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 1st March 2021 0

One person has died after contracting the coronavirus as 687 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed. However, for the first time since St Stephen’s Day there have been no new admissions to Intensive Care Units across the country. The overall death toll as a result of the virus has now reached 4,319. There have now […]

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LATEST: Kilkenny among 2,371 new cases of virus as 52 further deaths confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 22nd January 2021 0

A further 52 people have died after contracting the coronavirus as 2,371 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed. It brings the overall death toll as a result of the virus to 2,870. There have now been 184,279 confirmed cases of Covid-19 across the country, according to the latest daily briefing from the National Public Health […]

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Cabinet moves entire country under Level 5 lockdown for six weeks

By Kilkenny Now 19th October 2020 0

The Government has confirmed the country will move to Level 5 restrictions with some exeptions from midnight on Wednesday for an initial period of six weeks. The Level 5 restrictions will then be reviewed after four weeks. Confirmation of the far tougher lockdown measures were signed-off during a Cabinet meeting at Government Buildings tonight. Schools […]