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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 10th September 2021 0

Aileen BRETT (née White) Woodbrook, Kilmoganny Eileen Brett, (nee White), Woodbrook, Kilmoganny, Co. Kilkenny. Peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, 9th September 2021. Pre-deceased by her husband Paddy and sons Patrick and David. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sorrowing family, sons Gerry and Liam, daughters Deirdre (Dalton) and

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‘The baton must pass on now’ – Kilkenny TD repeats call for Martin to stand down

By Kilkenny Now 10th September 2021 0

Outspoken Kilkenny TD John McGuinness has called on Taoiseach Micheál Martin to stand down as Fianna Fáil leader, saying the “baton must pass on now”. Deputy McGuinness made the comments in a letter sent to Government chief whip Jack Chamber, which was made public just hours after Mr Martin made a plea for party unity. […]

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WEEKEND WEATHER: Kilkenny to enjoy more autumn sun before another change hits

By Kilkenny Now 10th September 2021 0

Kilkenny and the south east can look forward to a largely sunny weekend with temperatures rising to around 20 degrees over the coming days. In its latest forecast, Met Éireann said it will get ‘cooler and a little fresher’ next week  before returning to settled conditions next weekend. The national forecaster said it will be […]

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Tail with a happy ending as stolen dog reunited with family after huge response to Kilkenny Garda appeal

By Kilkenny Now 9th September 2021 0

A family has been reunited with their beloved lost pet after more than 4,000 people shared a social media appeal launched by local gardai. It came after gardai issued an appeal for Sky, a beautiful liver and white Springer puppy, who was reportedly taken from her home just outside Tullow in county Carlow yesterday morning. […]

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LATEST: 1,292 new cases of virus and outbreaks in dozen schools

By Kilkenny Now 9th September 2021 0

A further 1,292 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening. And there are now 331 people being treated for the virus in hospital, four down on yesterday, according to the Department of Health’s latest daily briefing. The number of people in intensive care units is 54, down two on yesterday The figures follow latest […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 9th September 2021 0

Fritz RINAGL Aras na hAbhainn, Milltown, Borris Sadly missed by his loving wife Josephine, daughter Christine, sister Ilse, brother Erich, grandchildren Joe and Fiona, Gitti, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives and friends. Reposing at his residence on Friday from 4pm to 7pm (for family and close friends). Due to Goverment restrictions and guidelines, Requiem Mass will

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Kilkenny Covid test centre closed to ‘walk-ins’ after surge in numbers

By Kilkenny Now 9th September 2021 0

The Covid test centre in Kilkenny has been temorarily closed to ‘walk-ins’ following a surge in the number of people presenting for tests. The Health Service Executive (HSE) has confirmed the numbers presenting for texts at the Hebron Industrial Estate and other test centres across the south east has jumped by a third in recent […]

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New funding to transform outdoor dining in Kilkenny city-centre

By Kilkenny Now 9th September 2021 Post a comment

Just under €650,000 has been allocated to transform a popular city-centre area into a new outdoor dining facility. The funding for the Market Yard in the city is part of a new Fáilte Ireland €9 million fund for 38 chosen locations around the country. A further €61,000 from the fund has been allocated to the […]

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Man (40s) brutally attacked while walking home in Kilkenny city

By Kilkenny Now 8th September 2021 0

A man was viciously attacked as he walked home late at night in Kilkenny city. The attack occurred near the new Skate Park in the city-centre in the early hours of Friday morning. The victim, who is in his 40s, suffered bruising and concussion and was taken to St Luke’s General Hospital for treatment. He […]

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LATEST: 43 further deaths from virus as Minister confirms booster jabs

By Kilkenny Now 8th September 2021 0

A further 1,545 people have contracted Covid-19, the Department of Health confirmed this evening. And the number of people currently being treated for the virus in hospital now stands at 335, a drop of 32 since yesterday. Of these, 56 are in intensive care units, a decrease of three. Meanwhile, it was also confirmed there […]