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Huge new housing development for Kilkenny city one step closer

By Kilkenny Now 15th July 2021 0

A massive development of 184 new homes planned for the outskirts of Kilkenny city is one step closer to realisation. An Bord Pleanála has agreed to the consultation process with the developer Cairn Homes regarding their huge project at College Avenue, Breagagh Valley, in Kilkenny’s Wetlands. If it gets through the next stages, the development […]

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Cody’s Cats hot favourite for Leinster crown, but Munster counties tipped for All-Ireland glory

By Kilkenny Now 15th July 2021 0

Kilkenny will go into this weekend’s provincial decider with Dublin as hot favourites to win the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship. But despite the favourites tag in the east, the Cats are just third favourite to win the Liam McCarthy Cup  at the end of August, with the Munster final pairing of Limerick and Tipperary ahead […]

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Rents rising faster in Kilkenny than anywhere else in country

By Kilkenny Now 15th July 2021 0

Rents in Kilkenny soared higher than anywhere else in the country in the first three months of the year. The average rent in Kilkenny city and county rose by 12.3% in the first quarter of 2021 when compared to the same period last year. This was followed by Clare, Galway and Mayo,. who all experienced […]

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Kilkenny’s rivers among most polluted in country: damning report

By Kilkenny Now 15th July 2021 0

The rivers running through and border county Kilkenny are among the most polluted in the country, a new report has found. Nitrogen levels in the Rivers Nore, Suir and Barrow are now at a level that can “put human health at risk”, according to the latest report by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on the […]

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‘Deeply embarrassed’ – Kilkenny councillor apologises for expenses error

By Kilkenny Now 14th July 2021 0

A Kilkenny councillor who featured in an RTÉ Prime Time Investigates programme about councillors wrongly claiming expenses has said he is “deeply embarrassed” and has apologised for his error. Cllr Ger Frisby, a Fianna Fáil representative from Slieverue, attended three events – a seminar, an education training seminar and an external body meeting, in

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LATEST: Holahan warns about bringing chlidren for indoor dining amid surge in new cases

By Kilkenny Now 14th July 2021 0

Another 783 cases of Covid-19 were reported by the Department of Health this evening. There are currently 20 people in ICUs being treated for Covid-19 – an increase of three from yesterday. There are now 73 people being treated in hospital. Commenting on the worrying surge in cases, Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan advised […]

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MICHAEL WOLSEY: Fading away … the decline and fall of Fianna Fáil

By Kilkenny Now 14th July 2021 0

Micheál Martin narrowly avoided the dubious distinction of being the first Fianna Fáil leader not to become Taoiseach. That unwanted title seems likely to fall on whoever succeeds him as head of the party. I never rule out anything in  politics, but it is hard to see Fianna Fáil ever again becoming the senior partner […]

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Kilkenny youth groups encouraged to sign up to €100,000 community competition

By Kilkenny Now 14th July 2021 0

Youth groups in Kilkenny are being encouraged to apply for funding celebrating the work of kids during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Coca-Cola Thank You Fund are looking for the next Kilkenny group to follow in the footsteps of Buddy Bench Ireland and claim €10,000 to support community initiatives around the county. Kilkenny-based Buddy Bench Ireland […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 14th July 2021 0

Neville Thomas Patrick MULLALY Avonree House, Bridge Street, Callan Neville passed away peacefully on Monday, 12th July 2021, aged 41 years. Loving son of the late Maureen and Neville R. Mullally, much loved brother of Orla, Clodagh and Jacob, brother-in-law Simon, nieces Esme and Betsy, extended family, dear friends and neighbours. Due to the current […]

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Kilkenny hotel plans new five-star welcome for guests

By Kilkenny Now 14th July 2021 0

One of Kilkenny’s most exclusive hotels has unveiled new plans to provide an even more inviting welcome to guests. The five-star Mount Juliet Estate outside Thomastown has applied to Kilkenny County Council to permission to build a new “arrival chalet” at the entrance of it’s Hunter’s Yard accommodation. In its application, Mount Juliet said: