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‘I will be a champion for Kilkenny’ – new SF candidate to contest redrawn constituency

By Kilkenny Now 15th November 2024 0

Sinn Féin candidate Evan Barry has promised he will be ‘a champion’ for the people of north Kilkenny in the new North Tipperary constituency. As part of the recent boundary changes, parts of north Kilkenny, including Urlingford, Tullaroan, Freshford and Johnstown, have been integrated into Tipperary North. Sinn Féin yesterday confirmed Mr Barry will join […]

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Plans for large new homes a short drive from Kilkenny city

By Kilkenny Now 14th November 2024 0

A developer is looking to build a small number of large new homes less than 10 minutes’ drive from Kilkenny city. Paddy Raggett Homes Limited has lodged plans with Kilkenny County Council to build four detached five-bedroom dwellings “and all associated site works at Stonecarthy East” in Stoneyford. In its planning application, the developer said […]

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Kilkenny gardaí arrest driver caught with green diesel at checkpoint

By Kilkenny Now 14th November 2024 0

A motorist whose vehicle was fuelled with illegal green diesel was arrested at a ‘multi-agency’ checkpoint, Kilkenny gardaí confirmed. A local garda spokesperson said the driver also had no insurance “as well as a few other offences”. And in a warning to other drivers, they added: “They never established how many shades of green diesel […]

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Kilkenny home care company creates 30 new jobs

By Kilkenny Now 13th November 2024 0

A locally-based company that provides care for older people has created 30 new jobs. In a statement, Home Instead Kilkenny announced it is looking “to add 30 new CAREGivers to its team, which delivers essential services to older people in local communities throughout county Kilkenny”. A spokesperson said the announcement “coincides with the pending winter

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SPONSORED: Barefoot Yoga Dublin: Transform your practice with our innovative 200-hour teacher training programme

By Kilkenny Now 13th November 2024 0

Barefoot Yoga Dublin is excited to announce the launch of its March 2025 immersive 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training programme, designed for those seeking to deepen their practice, cultivate mindfulness, and embark on a rewarding journey towards becoming a certified yoga instructor. Under the guidance of our dedicated owner, Olivia Goldrick, and her highly qualified and […]

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‘A significant milestone’ – first Tesco store opens in Kilkenny city

By Kilkenny Now 13th November 2024 0

The first Tesco store in Kilkenny city has opened its doors to the public. Kilkenny mayor Andrew McGuinness cut the ribbon on the opening of the new shop on High Street yesterday. In a statement, Tesco said the “the exciting new addition to grocery shopping in the city marks a significant milestone for Tesco as […]

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Man arrested in connection with Kilkenny woman’s murder released without charge

By Kilkenny Now 12th November 2024 0

A man arrested in connection with the disappearance and murder of Jo Joe Dullard has been released. Gardaí this evening confirmed the suspect, a male aged in his 50s, who was “arrested as part of this investigation has been released without charge”. A search operation on open ground at a location in Co. Wicklow near […]

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Kilkenny teen performs in Madrid ahead of Junior Eurovision Song Contest

By Kilkenny Now 12th November 2024 0

Kilkenny teenager Enya Cox Dempsey took to the stage in Madrid in style yesterday as she performed her first rehearsal ahead of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest this weekend. On Saturday, the talented Castlecomer will perform her son ‘Le Chéile’ entirely as Gaeilge as one of the 17 entries in this year’s competition. And you […]

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Gardaí hope search will finally bring closure to missing Kilkenny woman’s family

By Kilkenny Now 12th November 2024 0

Gardaí hope a search of land just 13km from where Kilkenny woman Jo Jo Dullard made a call to a friend minutes before she vanished will finally bring closure to her family’s 29-year search for answers. The 21 year-old made the call on November 9, 1995 from a phone box while making her way home […]

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‘It takes a village’ – Kilkenny farmers urged to help teachers deliver farm safety education

By Kilkenny Now 11th November 2024 0

AgriKids and Irish Rural Link have urged Kilkenny communities to register their interest in a new farm safety education guide. The manual – which will be freely available to schools – is designed to support primary teachers and members of their local farming communities with the tools needed to co-deliver an effective farm safety education […]