Kilkenny festivals, producers and promoters have received more than €800,000 in funding to plan live performances across the county over the summer months. The local funding is part of the Government’s Live Performance Support Scheme (LPSS) 2021. A total of €810,379 has been allocated for Kilkenny venues and festivals. The funding will support performances where […]
Patients attending St Luke’s General Hospital are facing significant delays as the impact of the cyber-attack on the Health Service Executive’s (HSE) IT systems continues to affect the delivery of services. The HSE confirmed the hospital is still experiencing issues with their emergency department, outpatient appointments and other appointments. They are advising
One of Kilkenny’s leading tourist attractions has launched an impressive new outdoor dining space. Butler House on Patrick Street has also unveiled an extensive redesign of their guest accommodation in time for itspost-pandemic reopening. The Orangerie at Butler House is a new dining experience offering quality, healthy menu options, served in the tranquil surroundings of
A man was taken to hospital suffering from head injuries after he was pushed off his skateboard. The assault occurred in the Kieran Street area of Kilkenny city at around 1.45am on Sunday morning. A local Garda spokesperson told KilkennyNow.ie the victim suffered a cut to the back of his head and had to be taken […]
A further 283 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening, an increase of 39 on yesterday’s figures. The Department of Health reported 60 people are being treated for the virus in hospitals, seven less than yesterday’s total. 23 people are now being treated in Intensive Care Units, the same as yesterday’s figure. However, the […]
Locally-based agrifood giant Glanbia has confirmed it will pay Kilkenny milk suppliers 35.6 cent per litre (cpl) for may. Glanbia Ireland said it will pay a base milk price for February of 35.18 cpl (including VAT) for creamery milk at 3.6% fat and 3.3% protein. This is an increase of 1cpl from the April base […]
Dominick COLGAN Tallaght, Dublin/Inistioge, Kilkenny Colgan, Dominick (late of Bawnville Road, Tallaght and formerly of Ballygallon, Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny), June 13th, 2021 (peacefully) at home. Beloved husband of Margaret (Mag). He will be sadly missed by his heartbroken family and friends. A private family funeral will take place, due to Government advice regarding
Kilkenny’s new Mayor, Cllr Andrew McGuinness, has revealed plans top prioritise help for business, youth and local mental health services as he takes up the chains of office. Mayor McGuinness is following in the footsteps of his father, the Fianna Fáil TD John and his grandfather Mick in having the honour of Mayor bestowed upon […]
A hugely successful scheme aimed at getting more people in Kilkenny growing their own foods has been extended by the local authority. Since its launch in March, some 830 growing kits have been distributed throughout Kilkenny enabling people to start growing their own food at home. These free growing kits, provided by the Kilkenny County […]
Burglars forced open the front door of a house in Kilkenny city before stealing a large sum of money in foreign currencies. A total of US $2,000 and £40 in Sterling were taken during the break in, which occurred at a house in Altamount last Thursday. Witnesses or anyone with information about the break-in is […]
