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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 14th December 2021 0

Anna KEEGAN (née Cantwell) 8 St. Francis Terrace, Kilkenny City Keegan (nee Cantwell) Anna, (8 St. Francis Terrace, Kilkenny) 13th December, 2021, peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family. Anna, predeceased by her dear husband Cyril, sister Maura, brothers Anthony, Matthew & Tom. Much loved mother of Caroline, Martina, Philomena & CJ. Sadly missed […]

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Work on new fire station in Urlingford to begin this year as design contract is signed

By Kilkenny Now 2nd April 2019 0

THE construction of the new fire station in Urlingford will begin this year, Kilkenny County Council has confirmed. The contract for the design team for the new fire station for Urlingford was officially signed by Council CEO Colette Byrne and Martin Peters, of Martin Peter and Associates Consulting Engineers yesterday. The Cathaoirleach of Kilkenny County […]

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House prices in Kilkenny city and county continue to rise: daft.ie survey

By Kilkenny Now 1st April 2019 0

HOUSE prices in Kilkenny city and county are continuing to rise, new figures reveal. Overall the price of a home in Kilkenny rose by 4.8% to €224,161 in the first three months of the year, according to the latest Daft.ie analysis of the property market. This is just below the 5.9% national average rise in […]

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Young Kilkenny farmer is named Teagasc Student of the Year

By Kilkenny Now 30th March 2019 0

A YOUNG farmer from Urlingford has been named as the Teagasc/FBD Insurance Student of the Year for 2018. Paul Bowden completed the Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Agricultural (Dairy Herd Management) with Distinction at Teagasc Kildalton Agricultural College. Presenting the award, Minister Michael Creed said: “The panel of judges have informed methat the standard was […]

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It’s a beautiful day! Temperatures to rise to 16C in Kilkenny today: Met Éireann

By Kilkenny Now 21st March 2019 0

WE’RE in for another beautiful day today, with temperatures rising to as high as 16-17 degrees in Kilkenny and throughout Leinster, Met Éireann has said. But, alas, our summery joy is not set to last, as the national forecaster predicts another turn for the worst from tomorrow as temperatures drop again. Met Éireann said mist […]

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‘Horror Show’ – dismal Ireland slump to 25-7 defeat in Wales

By Kilkenny Now 16th March 2019 Post a comment

IRELAND were hammered 25-7 in Cardiff as a rampant Wales completed the Grand Slam in style this evening. It was a woeful performance from Joe Schmidt’s men as the defeat brought the curtain down on a disappointing Six Nations campaign for Ireland. Wales, to their credit, were on fire and had Ireland on the back […]

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Kilkenny one of Ireland’s most energy efficient counties: 3CEA

By Kilkenny Now 14th March 2019 0

THE Kilkenny-headquartered 3 Counties Energy Agency (3CEA) is helping a growing number of home owners, businesses, community groups and organisations to cut their energy costs and cut down on harmful carbon emissions. Latest figures released both by 3CEA and the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) reveals Kilkenny continues to be one of the most […]

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KATHLEEN FUNCHION: ‘Why are autistic children being treated differently in Kilkenny?’

By Kilkenny Now 7th March 2019 0

THIS week I had the opportunity to put the question to our Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh on why is there an acute shortage of ASD classes for secondary students in Kilkenny. I also asked what measures his Department is taking to address this. In black and white terms, the lack of ASD […]

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Hopes for 24/7 cardio care services grow as South East gets a second cath lab

By Kilkenny Now 26th February 2019 0

A MAJOR hurdle in the campaign for 24-hour cardiac care services for the South East has been overcome. Yesterday it was confirmed that University Hospital Waterford (UHW) will get a second permanent cath lab. The feasibility study and site selection process has been completed and the HSE is now ready to appoint a design team […]

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REVEALED: Full list of ‘Local Enterprise Week’ events to help your business grow

By Kilkenny Now 21st February 2019 0

LOCAL Enterprise Office Kilkenny has unveiled a series of exciting events to support local new start-ups, growing SMEs and anyone thinking of setting up their own business. The events will take place during the fourth nationally co-ordinated ‘Local Enterprise Week’ between March 4 and March 8. They include an afternoon ‘master class’ with Seanie Walsh, […]