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BREAKING: Woman killed and man seriously injured in county Wexford crash

By Kilkenny Now 18th August 2021 0

A woman has been killed and a man seriously injured in a road crash in county Wexford this morning. Gardai confirmed the two-car collision occurred on the R772 on the Ferns side of the Scarawalsh roundabout outside Enniscorthy at around 7.50am. The woman, who was driving one of the cars involved, was pronounced dead at […]

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Bringing history home: Kilkenny Castle plays fitting host to Ros Tapestries

By Kilkenny Now 18th August 2021 0

The historic surrounds of Kilkenny Castle are playing a fitting host to the famous Ros Tapestry. The tapestries were moved for their protection from the Tapestry centre on the quays in New Ross, county Wexford, last year. The Office of Public Works (OPW) has provided space for the tapestries at the castle, which was built […]

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LATEST: Almost 1,500 new cases of virus as 100,000 12-15 year olds register for vaccine

By Kilkenny Now 17th August 2021 0

A further 1,496 more people have contected the coronavirus, the Department of Health confirmed this evening. The number of people with the virus in hospital has fallen by 14 to 248. There are 54 patients in intensive care, down three on yesterday. The latest figures comes as Health Service Executive (HSE) chief executive Paul Reid […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 17th August 2021 0

Kathleen (Kishy) BRADY (née Byrne) Balrothery, Dublin/Kilkenny Brady (nee Byrne) (Balrothery and formerly of Kilkenny) – Aug 12, 2021, (peacefully), surrounded by her loving family, at Tallaght University Hospital, Kathleen (Kishy), beloved mother of Josie, Michael (deceased), Colin, Maria, Keith and Vincent; Sadly missed by her loving sons, daughters, sisters

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Kilkenny kids battle for county honours at 50th underage GAA festival

By Kilkenny Now 17th August 2021 0

Hundreds of Kilkenny schoolkids will contest matches over the next two weekends as they battle it out for John West Féile county honours. Camogie and hurling (Féile na nGael) take centre stage this coming weekend, with football (Féile Peile na nÓg) competitions running the weekend after. The local GAA stars of the future will battle […]

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Plans for new estate in Kilkenny village shot down after objections

By Kilkenny Now 17th August 2021 0

A new development of family homes planned for a Kilkenny village has been refused following some objections from local residents. Developer CSC Construction had requested planning permission from Kilkenny County Council to create a 13-home development in Dangan, near Kilmacow. However, the council recently refused permission for the development after hearing objections,

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They even took the kettle! Thieves break into county Kilkenny house and make off with household appliances

By Kilkenny Now 16th August 2021 0

Thieves broke into a house in ocunty Kilkenny and made off with a washing machine, tumble dryer, a  microwave – and even the kettle! The burglary occurred at a house in Ahenure, 3kms from Callan, sometime last Wednesday. A local Garda source said a large vehicle would have been needed to transport the stolen household […]

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LATEST: 1,558 new cases of virus confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 16th August 2021 0

A further 1,558 more people have contected the coronavirus, the Department of Health confirmed this evening. Today’s total is 200 fewer than yesterday’s total. There are 262 people being treated for the virus in hospital, up 14 since yesterday. The number of people in intensive care units is 51, up three on the previous 24 […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 16th August 2021 0

Anthony SEERY Parcnagowan, Kilkenny City/Ballyfermot, Dublin Seery (Hawthorn Walk, Parcnagowan, Kilkenny and formerly of Ballyfermot, Dublin) 14th August 2021, at his home, Anthony, sadly missed by his family and friends. In accordance with current guidelines a private Cremation Service for family and close friends will take place at 12 noon on Wednesday (18th August) at

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Young boy knocked down by car in county Kilkenny rushed to hospital in Dublin

By Kilkenny Now 16th August 2021 0

A young boy was seriously injured in after being struck by a vehicle in county Kilkenny last night. The boy has now been moved to Temple Street Children’s hospital in Dublin where he is said to be in a serious condition. The incident occurred on Station Road, Thomastown at approximately 7.50pm yesterday. The boy, who […]