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SPONSORED: Unique, innovative new postgraduate programmes in Irish Regional History launched at Carlow College, St Patrick’s

By Kilkenny Now 12th August 2021 4

Carlow College, St. Patrick’s has recently launched two new Level 9 postgraduate programmes: a Master of Arts and a Postgraduate Diploma in Irish Regional History. These are 18 – 24 month part-time, evening programmes, which begin in September 2021 and are aimed at graduates seeking to further their study at a more advanced level or accelerate their […]

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Gardai renew appeal after large herd of cattle moo-ved from Kilkenny farm

By Kilkenny Now 12th August 2021 0

Gardai have renewed a public appeal for information about the theft of 36 calves from a farm outside Kilkenny city. The livestock, a mix of Fresian and Angus breeds, were taken from a field in the Bonnettstown area of county Kilkenny sometime between July 29 and August 6. A local Garda spokesperson said: “Any information […]

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Kellie’s family stunned by Kilkenny fan’s special surprise at bottom of bag of spuds

By Kilkenny Now 11th August 2021 0

This big-hearted Kilkenny fan dropped in a bag of spuds to the family of Ireland’s golden girl Kellie Harrington on his way to Croke Park to watch the Cats in action. And – to the amazement of the family – he left a special surprise at the bottom of the bag for the family! The […]

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LATEST: 1,819 new cases of virus confirmed as Ireland passes six-million vaccine mark

By Kilkenny Now 11th August 2021 0

A total of 1,819 new cases of Covid-19 are being reported today. That’s an increase of 311 on yesterday’s figures. According to the Covid data hub, there are 206 people in hospital who have tested positive for the virus, the same number as recorded yesterday. There are 36 people in ICU, an increase of three […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 11th August 2021 0

Anne MASSEY (née Cantwell) McDonagh Street, Kilkenny City Anne Massey (née Cantwell) (McDonagh St., Kilkenny and late of Clogh) August 10th 2021 (peacefully) in her 97th year, at Ryevale Nursing Home, Leixlip, Co. Kildare. Predeceased by her loving husband Tom, sons Michael and Peter and her infant daughter Margaret. Beloved mother of Margaret, Mary, Theresa, […]

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Bravo! Kilkenny theatre gets €250,000 funding boost

By Kilkenny Now 11th August 2021 0

Kilkenny’s Watergate Theatre has been awarded funding of over €250,000 as part of a national cultural support scheme. The landmark local venue was allocated a capital grant of €255,407 towards the upgrading and development of its facilities under the Cultural Capital Scheme 2019-2022. The Watergate is one of eleven arts and culture organisations across the […]

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Minister’s cock-a-hoop about fantastic new county Kilkenny community park

By Kilkenny Now 11th August 2021 0

Residents in a county Kilkenny town and the local authority came together to create a fantastic new recreational space for the whole community to enjoy. Justice Minister Heather Humphreys visited Thomastown recently to officially open the Thomastown Recreational/Park Amenity. The outdoor multipurpose amenity is located near the centre of the town and has been a […]

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Biker with no license or insurance was high on drugs when stopped at county Kilkenny checkpoint

By Kilkenny Now 10th August 2021 0

A motorcyclist with no license or insurance was caught high on drugs at a Garda checkpoint in county Kilkenny. The suspect was stopped at a mandatory intoxicant testing checkpoint in Freshford in the early hours of yesterday morning. A local Garda spokesperson confirmed: “Driver failed a oral fluid test, tested positive for cannabis and was […]

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LATEST: Over 1,500 new cases of virus confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 10th August 2021 0

A total of 1,508 new cases of Covid-19 are being reported today. That’s a decrease of 14 on yesterday’s figures. According to the Covid data hub, there are 206 people in hospital who have tested positive for the virus, 11 less than yesterday. There are 33 people in ICU, a decrease of one on yesterday’s […]

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Saga continues: An Taisce brings objections about €140 million county Kilkenny cheese plant to Supreme Court

By Kilkenny Now 10th August 2021 0

The future of county Kilkenny’s €140 million cheese manufacturing facility is once again in doubt after it emerged An Taisce is looking to bring their objections to the Supreme Court. Early last month, the High Court decided to dismiss an appeal from the semi-state environmental agency against Glanbia’s ambitious project planned for Belview Port in […]