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Vandals smash windows of van parked in Kilkenny city

By Kilkenny Now 25th June 2021 0

Vandals smashed in the windows of a work van that was parked overnight in Kilkenny city. The incident occurred sometime bewteen 11pm on Tuesday and 7.45am on Wednesday. The van, a red Volkswagen Caddy, was parked up at St Kieran’s Crescent at the time. Despite breaking the passenger and driver windows, nothing was taken and […]

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LATEST: 380 new cases of virus confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 25th June 2021 0

A further 380 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening, an increase of 76 on yesterday’s figures. The Department of Health reported 38 people are being treated for the virus in hospitals, nine less than yesterday’s total. 13 people are now being treated in Intensive Care Units, the same as yesterday’s figure. However, the […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 25th June 2021 0

Timothy (Tim) MURPHY Ballyda, Danesfort Timothy (Tim) Murphy (Ballyda, Danesfort, Co.Kilkenny) June 24th 2021 (peacefully) at Drakelands House Nursing Home. Predeceased by his parents Tommy and Kathleen, brother Tommy and granddaughter Rosie. Beloved husband of Bridget (Bee) and loving father of Pat, Tom and Tim. He will be sadly missed by his wife and sons, […]

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Talented Kilkenny teenager gears up for drive of his life

By Kilkenny Now 25th June 2021 0

A Kilkenny teenager has beaten his rivals to the line and been chosen to represent Motorsport Ireland in a new Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) international series. Jack Brennan will represent Ireland in the inaugural Cross Car Academy Trophy, a new international championship featuring 75 horsepower Cross Cars designed for young drivers between 13 and

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THROW-IN: Your complete guide to Kilkenny local GAA fixtures

By Kilkenny Now 25th June 2021 0

Fri 25 Jun Duggan Steel U13 Roinn A Hurling League (Round: Round 2), Venue: Páirc na Seamróg, Shamrocks Ballyhale V Erins Own19:00, (Round: Round 2), Venue: Pairc Sheamuis Stiophan, James Stephens V John Lockes19:00, (Round: Round 2), Venue: St. John’s Park, O’Loughlin Gaels V Dicksboro19:00, Duggan Steel U13 Roinn A1 Hurling League (Round: Round 2), […]

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KILKENNY WEATHER: Temperatures to soar to sizzling 23 degrees

By Kilkenny Now 25th June 2021 0

Kilkenny is in for a cooler weekend, with a mixture of showers and sunny spells forecast. But Met Éireann has predicted warmer weather will return from Sunday and into early next week, with temperatures soaring to a sizzling 23 degrees. The national forecaster said today will be “a cooler, fresher day with a good deal […]

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Blooming disgrace: Flowerbeds in Kilkenny city vandalised by ‘yobs’

By Kilkenny Now 24th June 2021 0

Local residents in Kilkenny city were left shocked after their volunteer work to bring some colour to the area was vandalised once again. The flowers were planted by the Newpark Residents Association earlier this week. But much of the residents’ hard work was undone after after vandals ripped out some of the flowers from the […]

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LATEST: 304 new cases of virus confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 24th June 2021 0

A further 304 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening, a decrease of 44 on yesterday’s figures. The Department of Health reported 47 people are being treated for the virus in hospitals, six more than yesterday’s total. 13 people are now being treated in Intensive Care Units, the same as yesterday’s figure. However, the […]

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Kilkenny Traveller group chosen for new €1m programme

By Kilkenny Now 24th June 2021 0

The Kilkenny Traveller Community Movement (KTCM) has been named as one of seven organisations nationwide who have been selected to take part in a €1 million pilot programme. KTCM is a traveller led organisation that supports Travellers and Traveller community development throughout Co Kilkenny. Community and Rural Development Minister Joe O’Brien said the aim of […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 24th June 2021 0

Nicholas DEIGHTON  Formerly of Crutt, Clogh, Castlecomer Nicholas Deighton: 22nd June, 2021 Resident of Hillview Nursing Home, Carlow Maudlin Street, Kilkenny City & formerly of Crutt, Clogh, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny Peacefully at Saint Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny. Pre-deceased by his beloved wife Carmel, brothers Johnny, Patsy, Mikey, and Jimmy, sisters Mary, Sr.