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Healthy Kilkenny: New plan unveiled at online conference

By Kilkenny Now 14th July 2021 0

A new initiative aimed at imrpoving the “health and wellbeing” of people across Kilkenny city and county was launched this week. Public Health Mininster Frank Feighan attended the online launch of Healthy Kilkenny, which was streamed yesterday via an open access link to an online audience. A spokesperson for Kilkenny County Council said: “The Vision […]

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Leo urges Kilkenny consumers to ‘look local’ this summer

By Kilkenny Now 14th July 2021 0

Kilkenny consumers have been urged to ‘look local’ when you are shopping for products, services or experiences this summer. The call is part of a new national campaign launched by the Local Enterprise Office. he ‘Look for Local’ campaign, supported by Enterprise Ireland and local authorities, aims to raise awareness of the benefits of spending […]

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Store wars: Kilkenny gardai helps shops to combat criminal attacks

By Kilkenny Now 14th July 2021 0

Gardai have joined forces with local businesses to help protect them from criminal attack. Killkenny Superintendent Derek Hughes joined Crime Prevention officer Peter McConnon and Sergeant Conor Nolan of Kilkenny Community Policing Unit at MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre to launch the Kilkenny Retail Security Checklist Challenge this week. MacDonagh Junction Shopping

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LATEST: 589 new cases of virus confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 13th July 2021 0

A further 589 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening, a decrease of 11 on yesterday’s figures. The Department of Health reported 62 people are now being treated for the virus in hospitals, two less than yesterday’s total. Some 17 people are now being treated in Intensive Care Units, one more than yesterday’s figure. […]

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Five Kilkenny community groups share €110,000 Covid fund

By Kilkenny Now 13th July 2021 0

Five Kilkenny community and voluntary groups whose services have suffered as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic will receive a combined €110,000 in funding. It is part of a €4.5 million Covid-19 Stability fund for community and voluntary groups announced by the government this week. A total of 180 organisations nationawide will benefit from cash […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 13th July 2021 0

Richard (Dick) CLEERE  22 Emmett Street, Kilkenny City, Kilmanagh Richard (Dick) Cleere, 22 Emmett Street, Kilkenny and formerly of Killeen, Kilmanagh, Co. Kilkenny. Peacefully in his 91st year at his daughter, Maureen’s residence on Sunday 11th July 2021. Pre-deceased by his wife Maureen. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving family, daughters Maureen and […]

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Sláinte! Local business puts ancient Kilkenny craft back on map

By Kilkenny Now 13th July 2021 0

A Kilkenny brewery is putting itself on the map in an effort to promote Irish craft beer producers. Costello’s Brewing Company has been included in a new online beer map promoting Ireland’s leading independent breweries. The map has been made to highlight the abundance of quality, independent craft breweries that are located throughout the country […]

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

By Kilkenny Now 13th July 2021 0

St Canice’s Credit Union (Kilkenny) Senior Hurling League Division 1 Group A Thu, 08 Jul, (Round: Round 3), Bennettsbridge 0-19 Erins Own 1-11 (Round: Round 3), James Stephens 2-22 Tullaroan 0-22 Sat, 10 Jul, (Round: Round 3), Clara W/O O’Loughlin Gaels  –   St Canice’s Credit Union (Kilkenny) Senior Hurling League Division 1 Group B […]

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Glanbia reveals latest milk price it will pay Kilkenny farmers

By Kilkenny Now 13th July 2021 0

Locally-based agrifood giant Glanbia has confirmed it will pay Kilkenny milk suppliers 35.6 cent per litre (cpl) for June. Glanbia Ireland said it will pay a base milk price for June of 35.18 cpl (including VAT) for creamery milk at 3.6% fat and 3.3% protein. This is unchanged from May’s base price. Farmer members will […]

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Plan to build development of homes for Kilkenny’s elderly

By Kilkenny Now 13th July 2021 0

A plan to build much-needed housing for the elderly in south Kilkenny has been received by the local authority. Developer Anamarc Limited has lodged plans with Kilkenny County Council to build the development at Berkley, Mount Sion Road, Ballyrobin in Ferrybank. If approved the development would consist of five two-bedroom bungalows specifically designed for the […]