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‘Deeply disappointed’ – outgoing Kilkenny TD on losing seat in ‘Greenwash’

By Kilkenny Now 4th December 2024 0

Outgoing Green Party TD and Heritage Minister Malcolm Noonan has said he is “immensely proud” of his achievements while representing the people of Kilkenny over “twenty unbroken years of service”. Deputy Noonan was one of 11 Green Party TD who lost their seats in the General Election wipeout or ‘Greenwash’. Only the recently appointed

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Gardaí wind down search of land as hunt continues for missing Kilkenny woman’s killer

By Kilkenny Now 4th December 2024 0

Gardaí have completed their search of open ground as part of their investigation into the disappearance and murder of missing Kilkenny woman Josephine ‘Jo Jo’ Dullard. The search had been taking place at a large area of land near the Wicklow-Kildare border. It coincided with what appeared to be a breakthrough in the three decades-old […]

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Man, 30s, arrested over murder of eight-year-old girl in New Ross

By Kilkenny Now 3rd December 2024 0

A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of an eight-year-old girl in New Ross. Gardaí today confirmed the suspect, who is aged in his 30s, was arrested on suspicion of murder after he was released from hospital. It comes after tragic Malikika Al Kattib died after an assault at a house in […]

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ELECTION 2024: Triumph for FF as all Carlow-Kilkenny seats are finally filled

By Kilkenny Now 2nd December 2024 0

After three long days of counting, Carlow-Kilkenny has finally returned five TDs to Dáil Éireann. One of the longest counts in the country culminated in a stunning one-two-three triumph for Fianna Fáil with its candidates – sitting TDs John McGuinness (pictured) and Jennifer Murnane O’Connor and newcomer Peter ‘Chap’ Cleere – topping the poll

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Girl (8) dies after assault at house in New Ross

By Kilkenny Now 2nd December 2024 0

An eight-year-old girl has died following an assault at a house in New Ross. Gardaí today confirmed they are investigating “all of the circumstances surrounding the death” of the girl “following a fatal assault at a domestic residence” in the town last night. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene at around 11.45pm. The girl […]

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‘We can’t believe it’ – Kilkenny’s Arán Bakery & Bistro bags yet another award

By Kilkenny Now 30th November 2024 0

Kilkenny’s multi-award-winning Arán Artisan Bakery & Bistro has added yet another gong to their impressive collection. Arán has been named Best in Ireland 2025 in the prestigious McKennas Guide. The bakery and café was recently named in the Irish Times Top 100 Best Places to Have Lunch in Ireland, and Ireland’s Best Brunch at the Georgina Campbell […]

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Just three in ten electrical devices bought in Kilkenny are recycled

By Kilkenny Now 29th November 2024 Post a comment

Just three out of ten electrical devices bought in Kilkenny return to the circular economy, new data reveals. The survey by Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Ireland comes as almost half of Ireland’s small electronics are bought in November and December. Nationally, over 11 million small electronic items were bought last year, with 4.4 […]

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ELECTION 2024: ‘Make your vote count’ – Kilkenny voters have their say

By Kilkenny Now 29th November 2024 0

After three weeks of intense campaigning by parties across the political spectrum, General Election day has finally arrived. And here in the Carlow-Kilkenny constituency, a nail biting ballot will decide which five of the 20 local candidates will be returned to the 34th Dáil. The exit of two sitting Dáil deputies – retiring Fine Gael […]

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‘A clear message’ – strike action looms at Kilkenny hospital after nurses’ ballot

By Kilkenny Now 28th November 2024 0

More strike action looms at Kilkenny’s St Luke’s General Hospital after members of the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) voted overwhelmingly in favour of industrial action. The INMO last night confirmed 95.6% of its members voted in favour of industrial action following a six-week, in-person ballot over staffing issues across the health sector.

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By Kilkenny Now 28th November 2024 0

With the onset of the flu season, an award-winning nutritionist has launched a new campaign to highlight the importance of boosting your immune system while embracing a healthy diet to keep you and your family fit and happy in the final few months of the year. Traditionally, from October flu and cold cases begin to […]