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Kilkenny’s biggest employer aims high after strong first half performance

By Kilkenny Now 16th July 2021 0

Glanbia has revised its growth forecasts after delivering strong first half 2021 results. And now the local diary and nutrition giant has raised its full-year guidance from 6-12% growth to 17-22% growth on the back of its strong first half performance. In a statement, the company said: “Previously Glanbia guided full year 2021 adjusted EPS […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 16th July 2021 0

Sean BARNAVILLE  Fennor Gortnahoe, Thurles, Tipperary/Urlingford, Kilkenny Sean passed away peacefully at home in London. Predeceased by his sisters Nellie and Peggy. Deeply regretted by his brothers Pat, Murt, Noel and Billy, sister Mary Ann, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews, relatives and a wide circle of friends. Private Cremation took place

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Kilkenny’s growing alcohol and cocaine problems must be tackled, says TD

By Kilkenny Now 16th July 2021 0

A local TD has called on the Government to address growing alcohol dependency and cocaine use in Kilkenny. Deputy Kathleen Funchion spoke out after new data shows Kilkenny recorded the highest number of cases treated for problem alcohol use between 2014 and 2020. The latest Health Research Board (HRB) National Drug Treatment Reporting System bulletin […]

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THROW-IN: All your local Kilkenny GAA fixtures for the week ahead

By Kilkenny Now 16th July 2021 0

Fri 16 Jul Iverk Produce Junior Hurling C League Group A (Round: Round 4), Venue: Dr Tierney Park, Fenians V Graignamanagh19:30, Kilkenny Honda Centre Minor A Hurling League (Round: Round 3), Venue: Bennettsbridge, Bennettsbridge V Mt Leinster Rangers19:30, Kilkenny Honda Centre Minor C Hurling League Group A (Round: Round 4), Venue: Palmerstown, Dicksboro V John […]

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Objections put brakes on new 123-bed hotel at historic Kilkenny city site

By Kilkenny Now 16th July 2021 0

Plans to build a new 123-room bedroom hotel on the site of a former hospital in Kilkenny city have been put on hold after local residents raised objections. Last month the developer Green Wolf Limited received planning permission from Kilkenny County Council to proceed with their plans to transform the site of the old City […]

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WEEKEND WEATHER: Hot, hot, hot! Kilkenny to sizzle in sun as temperatures soar to 27C

By Kilkenny Now 16th July 2021 0

Kilkenny is set to sizzle in the sun this weekend with temperatures soaring to a sizzling 27 degrees. Met Eireann said a mostly cloudy start to this morning will quickly burn off to leave good sunny spells,the best of which will be in Kilkenny and the south east, with the mercury rising to up to […]

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County Kilkenny boil water notice finally lifted after seven month wait

By Kilkenny Now 15th July 2021 0

A boil water notice that has been imposed upon county Kilkenny community for more than seven months has finally been lifted. Works on the Paulstown, Choill Rua water supply have been completed and those using the service can now resume normal use of the water supply for drinking, food preparation and brushing teeth, Irish Water […]

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LATEST: Almost 1,000 new cases of virus as hospitalisations rise

By Kilkenny Now 15th July 2021 0

A further 994 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening, an increase of 211 on yesterday’s figures. The Department of Health reported 80 people are now being treated for the virus in hospitals, seven more than yesterday’s total. Some 20 people are now being treated in Intensive Care Units, two less than yesterday’s figure. […]

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Lucky Kilkenny punter turns €5 flutter into four-figure windfall

By Kilkenny Now 15th July 2021 0

It took only three lucky numbers to spark the celebrations for a punter in Kilkenny after they landed a four-figure sum from a small flutter on the Lotto. The anonymous customer placed a €5 wager in a BoyleSports shop in the county, hoping for three numbers to drop out in the main EuroMillions draw on […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 15th July 2021 0

Catherine (Kathy) HOLOHAN (née Bergin) Donaguile and Holohan’s Newsagents, Castlecomer Catherine (Kathy) HOLOHAN, 13th July, 2021 Donaguile, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny & Holohan’s Newsagents, Kilkenny Street, Castlecomer. At Saint James’s Hospital, Dublin. In her 93rd Year. Pre-deceased by her loving husband Eddie and grandson Eoin. Kathy, much loved