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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 21st July 2021 0

Sarah BOWEN (née KELLY) No. 3 Fairview, Graiguenamanagh The death has taken place of SARAH BOWEN (NÉE KELLY) No. 3 Fairview, Graignamanagh, Co. Kilkenny Sarah died peacefully in St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny on Tuesday the 20th of July 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her mother Maisie, her father Patsy and her brothers […]

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Kilkenny Council agrees not to hike local property tax

By Kilkenny Now 21st July 2021 0

Kilkenny County Council has decided to retain the local property tax at its current level for the coming year, the third year in a row there has been no increase. The motion was passed by councillors at the July Ordinary Meeting of the Council, Council CEO Colette Byrne said: “This funding helps to provide match funding […]

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Back to the future! Kilkenny gardai appeal over ‘strange looking device’

By Kilkenny Now 21st July 2021 0

Kilkenny gardai have launched an appeal to reunite a “strange looking device” with its owner. Gardai believe the old-looking device, which was handed into Kilkenny Garda Station last Friday, may be used for issuing tickets. A local Garda spokesperson joked: “This strange looking device was handed into the station last Friday evening. We are unsure […]

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Beloved family pet stolen near home outside Kilkenny city

By Kilkenny Now 20th July 2021 0

Gardai have issued a public appeal on behalf of the family of this much loved pet, who is believed to have been stolen near his home in county Kilkenny. Taylor , a nine-year-old Boxer, went missing from the Cuffesgrange area outside Kilkenny city over the weekend. Gardai believe Taylor is the latest victim of heartless […]

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LATEST: 1,110 new cases of virus confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 20th July 2021 0

A further 1,110 people have contracted the coronavirus, the Department of Health confirmed this evening. This is an increase of 162 on the case numbers yesterday. There are 89 people in hospital with Covid-19, 12 less than yesterday’s figures. 21 people are in ICU with Covid-19, one more than yesterday’s total.

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It’s a heatwave! New warning issued for Kilkenny as Ireland basks in sweltering 30C-plus heat

By Kilkenny Now 20th July 2021 0

It’s officially a heatwave and with another high temperature advisory being issued for Kilkenny which lasts into the weekend. Met Éireann this morning issued their second weather warning of the week and are suggesting even higher tempertures for the rest of the week. The yellow weather warning said: “High temperatures continuing this week with hot […]

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GAA ROUND-UP: All your latest local results and league tables

By Kilkenny Now 20th July 2021 0

St Canice’s Credit Union (Kilkenny) Senior Hurling League Division 1 Group A Wed, 14 Jul, (Round: Round 4), O’Loughlin Gaels W/O James Stephens  – Thu, 15 Jul, (Round: Round 4), Clara 1-24 Erins Own 2-19 (Round: Round 4), Tullaroan 4-14 Bennettsbridge 0-20   St Canice’s Credit Union (Kilkenny) Senior Hurling League Division 1 Group B […]

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Drunk thugs attack father and son in early morning attack in Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 19th July 2021 0

A father and son were assaulted in an early morning attack by drunken thugs in Kilkenny city. The shcking incident occurred at 7am on Saturday morning in the Irishtown area. The father and son were going about their business when they were approached by two intoxicated men. One of the men lunged at the father, […]

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LATEST: Highest incidence rate in six months as 1,017 new cases of virus confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 19th July 2021 0

A further 1,017 people have contracted the coronavirus, the Department of Health confirmed this evening. This is a drop of 162 on the case numbers yesterday. There are 101 people in hospital with Covid-19, ten more than yesterday’s figures. 20 people are in ICU with Covid-19, two less than yesterday’s total. Chief Medical Officer, Dr […]

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Kilkenny punter beats the odds and lands windfall

By Kilkenny Now 19th July 2021 Post a comment

One lucky local punter had a good reason to celebrate this weekend after some savvy selections saw them pick up a tidy five-figure sum on yesterday’s races. The anonymous winner struck a €5 each-way double via their online BoyleSports account, picking two horses running at the Curragh, amounting to a stake of €10. The winners […]