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Kilkenny supermarket unveils plans for new extension

By Kilkenny Now 14th August 2021 0

A popular Kilkenny supermarket is looking to extend its premises. Fairhouse Supermarkets, which operates the Eurospar at Newpark, is seeking permission from Kilkenny County Council to contruct a new 34.55m2 extension to its supermarket bakery “and all associated site works” at its store in Pennefatherslot. The council is expected to rule on the application by

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Everything but the kitchen sink! Burglars steal home appliances during county Kilkenny break-in

By Kilkenny Now 13th August 2021 0

A tumble dryer, a washing machine, a kettle and a microwave were all taken during a burglary of a house in county Kilkenny. The incidents happened at a house in Ahnure, a townsland near Callan on Wednesday, August 11. The burglars gained access to the house and proceeded to clean out the appliances in the […]

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LATEST: Almost 2,000 new cases of virus confirmed – more than 10,000 this week

By Kilkenny Now 13th August 2021 0

A total of 1,978 new cases of Covid-19 are being reported this evening. That’s an increase of 75 on yesterday’s figures. According to the Covid data hub, there are now 221 people in hospital who have tested positive for the virus, two more than yesterday’s figure. There are 43 people in ICU, an increase of […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 13th August 2021 0

Seamus READE Riverview, Kilkenny City Seamus Reade (Riverview and late of McDonagh Street, Kilkenny) August 12th 2021 peacefully) his home. Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Margaret, sister Breda and brother Paul. Beloved husband of Helen and much loved father of Karen and Natalie. Adored grandad of Sophie, Dylan, Jack, Kyle and Chloe. He will […]

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Kilkenny village store and petrol station plans to build new off-license

By Kilkenny Now 13th August 2021 0

A convenience store and petrol station in a Kilkenny village has applied for planning permission to build a new off-license facility. Maher’s Spar on Bridge Street in Goresbridge has lodged plans with Kilkenny County Council seeking approval for the off-license. The local authority is expected to decide on the application be the end of next […]

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WEEKEND WEATHER: Kilkenny faces more ‘unsettled’ conditions as ‘Lucifer’ burns through Europe

By Kilkenny Now 13th August 2021 0

AS the Mediterranean bakes in heatwave causing sweltering conditions and rising temperatures in mainland Europe, people in Kilkenny and the rest of the country can instead look forward to more unsettled conditions this weekend. In its latest forecast, Met Éireann said we can expect more wet and windy conditions over the coming days, with occasional […]

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Kilkenny company confirms massive €130m profits

By Kilkenny Now 12th August 2021 0

Kilkenny multinational agrifood business has reported huge profit and massive growth  in its half year results. Glanbia’s first half performance in 2021 was way ahead of expectations and has led the company to revise its full year guidance of 17% growth to 22% growth. Led by the sports nutrition arm of the company, Glanbia posted […]

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LATEST: Almost 2,000 new cases of virus confirmed – highest total in seven months

By Kilkenny Now 12th August 2021 0

A total of 1,903 new cases of Covid-19 are being reported this evening – the highest daily figure since January 23. That’s an increase of 84 on yesterday’s figures. According to the Covid data hub, there are now 219 people in hospital who have tested positive for the virus, 13 more than yesterday’s figure. There […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 12th August 2021 0

Mary O’BEIRNE (née Killian) Cedarwood Drive, Kilkenny City/Inistioge O’Beirne, Mary (nee Killian) (2 Cedarwood Drive, Loughboy, Kilkenny and formerly of Ballyshane, Inistioge) 11th August 2021, peacefully, at her home, surrounded by her loving family and in the wonderful care of the Carlow/Kilkenny Home Care Team, after a long illness borne with great strength

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DR RONAN GLYNN: Getting vaccine like wearing safety belt in a car

By Kilkenny Now 12th August 2021 0

In recent weeks we have seen increased commentary, both nationally and internationally, relating to infections in people who have been fully vaccinated. It is important when analysing these data that they are placed in the context of the proportion of the whole population who have been vaccinated. Uptake of vaccination has been remarkably high in […]