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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 27th July 2021 0

Edward (Neddy) BYRNE Ballinvalley, Clifden Edward (Neddy) Byrne, Ballinvalley, Clifden, Co.Kilkenny died peacefully at his home, July 25th 2021. Beloved brother of Bridgid and the late Richard. Deeply regretted by his sister-in-law Bridie, nephews Tony, Eamonn, Richie and Jamie, nieces Ann Marie, Jean and Veronica, extended family, wonderful neighbours and friends. Requiem

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Boardwalk at popular county Kikenny closed after anicent oak tree falls

By Kilkenny Now 27th July 2021 0

The boardwalk at a popular county Kilkenny walkway has been temporarily closed after an ancient oak tree fell last night. Nobody was injured after the oak tree, believed to be 800 years old, at Silaire Wood in Graiguenamanagh became uprooted and fell. It is not known what caused the tree to collapse. Kilkenny County Council […]

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Caution urged on rural Kilkenny roads despite drop in road fatalities

By Kilkenny Now 26th July 2021 0

Kilkenny motorists are being reminded that the majority of fatal road collisions happen on rural roads. More that four out of every five road deaths happen in rural locations and Kilkenny drivers are being asked to drive with care and attention every time they make a journey. The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda […]

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LATEST:1,345 new cases of virus confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 26th July 2021 0

A further 1,345 people have contracted the coronavirus, the Department of Health confirmed this evening. That’s a rise of 219 on Sunday’s total. The number of people currently being treated for Covid-19 in hospital has risen to 141 an increase of 18 on yesterday’s figures. Some 25 patients are now in ICU, an increase of […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 26th July 2021 0

John Mason (Harry) ARMITAGE  Garringreen, Johnswell Road, Kilkenny City The death has occurred of Henry John Mason (Harry) Armitage of Garringreen, Johnswell Road, Kilkenny and formerly of Dowrath, Ballycallan, Co Kilkenny, on Sunday 25th July 2021, peacefully, in the tender loving care of his family and the wonderful staff of St. Mary’s Ward, St. Columba’s

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Cheers! Kilkenny pubs and restaurants urged to claim enhanced funding

By Kilkenny Now 26th July 2021 0

Kilkenny restaurants and pubs who reopened for indoor dining again from today have been urged to make a claim for enhanced support funding. As of the plan to return to reopen hospitality, pubs and restauarants are entitled to make a claim for an enhanced restart Covid Restrictions Support Scheme (CRSS) payment. The restart payments are […]

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KILKENNY WEATHER: Tropical thunderstorms to wash away heatwave

By Kilkenny Now 26th July 2021 0

Tropical thunderstorms will signal the end of the sweltering heatwave conditions we’ve experienced over the past week, Met Éireann has said. The national forecaster warned a very different week lies ahead as showery conditions will give way to ‘heavy downpours’ and thunder from Wednesday onwards. Met Éireann said temperatures will drop from the high 20s […]

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‘Crisis point’ – anger as waiting lists at Kilkenny hospital soar

By Kilkenny Now 25th July 2021 0

Kilkenny’s main hospital badly needs new investment as waiting lists soar to over 20% on the same period last year, according to a local TD. Carlow-Kilkenny Deputy Kathleen Funchion said local patients “are waiting longer than ever” to receive care and that our ailing health service is now at “crisis point”. The local Sinn Féin […]

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LATEST: 1,126 new cases of virus confirmed as more admitted to hospital

By Kilkenny Now 25th July 2021 0

A further 1,126 people have contracted the coronavirus, the Department of Health confirmed this evening. The number of people currently being treated for Covid-19 in hospital has risen to 123, an increase of 18. Some 22 patients are now in ICU, an increase of one. Over 5.5 million vaccines have been administered in the country, […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 25th July 2021 0

George BARCOE 27 Greenview, Gowran George Barcoe, 27 Greenview, Gowran, Co. Kilkenny, formally of 20 Cluain Mhuire, Goresbridge, died peacefully at St. Lukes Hospital Kilkenny on the 24th July 2021. George will be sadly missed by his loving wife Helen, son Stephen, daughter Saran and stepson Keith, son-in-law Robbie and daughters-in-law Marie & Lisa. Grandchildren […]