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Conmen steal thousands from Kilkenny woman’s bank account

By Kilkenny Now 5th June 2021 0

A Kilkenny woman had a substantial amount of money stolen from her bank account after she fell victim to a text scam. The unfortunate sequence of events began when the woman received a text message stating there had been some suspicious activity on her bank account. The text message prompted her to sign into her […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 5th June 2021 0

Fr. Andrew (Billie) CARROLL MI St. Camillus, Killucan, Westmeath/Bennettsbridge, Kilkenny Mr. Andrew (Billie) Carroll, MI St. Camillus, Killucan, Co. Westmeath and formerly of Bennettsbridge, Kilkenny, died 3rd June 2021, peacefully, in the excellent loving care of the staff at St. Camillus Nursing Centre Killucan and Mullingar General Hospital, in his 90th year. He has

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‘Vulnerable children’ hit hardest by pandemic – Kilkenny TD

By Kilkenny Now 5th June 2021 0

A local TD has welcomed a report which shows children and young people in disadvantaged areas have been disproportionality impacted by Covid-19. Deputy Kathleen Funchion was speaking following the publication of data by the Irish Youth Foundation which reveals children and young people in the Traveller, Roma and migrant communities have been more affected by […]

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Brazen thieves steal bike from driveway of Kilkenny home – and the lock too!

By Kilkenny Now 5th June 2021 0

An expensive bike was stolen from the driveway of a Kilkenny house. And to add insult to injury the thieves stole the lock used to secure the bicycle too. The theft occurred at a house on Dukes Meadow in Kilkenny sometime between 10.30pm on Tuesday, May 1 and 8.45am on Wednesday, May 2. The bike, […]

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‘Don’t let complacency set in’ – appeal to Kilkenny residents over Bank Holiday weekend

By Kilkenny Now 4th June 2021 0

A joint statement by frontline services in Kilkenny has urged the public not to become complacent about Covid-19 this weekend and adhere to the public health measures. The Health Service Executive, local Gardai and Kilkenny County Council has this simple message – “Don’t let complacency set in!” In the statement released this afternoon thanking the […]

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LATEST: 529 new cases of virus confirmed as first dose vaccinations pass 50% of population

By Kilkenny Now 4th June 2021 0

A further 529 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening while numbers in hospitals fell significantly The Department of Health reported 86 people are being treated for the virus in hospitals, two more than yesterday’s figures. 28 people are now being treated in Intensive Care Units, down two on yesterday’s figure. Paul Reid, the […]

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Kilkenny Credit Union customers can use new contactless service to pay for goods

By Kilkenny Now 4th June 2021 0

Paying for good and services in Kilkenny has just become a whole lot easier for many people as a new method of transaction has been introduced for customers. Six Credit Union branches across the county are now offering their current account customers Apple Pay, a safer, more secure and private way to pay by just […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 4th June 2021 0

Patrick (Paddy) BOLGER  Birmingham and, Graiguenamanagh The death has taken place of PATRICK (PADDY) BOLGER Birmingham and Graignamanagh, Co. Kilkenny. Paddy died peacefully on the 2nd of June 2021, in the loving care of his family at his daughter’s home. Predeceased by his wife Theresa (Teasie) R.I.P. Sadly missed by his daughter Maureen (Cahill), sons […]

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Warning as gardai out in force on Kilkenny roads over Bank Holiday weekend

By Kilkenny Now 4th June 2021 0

Gardai said they will be maintaining a “visible” presence on our roads of the Bank Holiday weekend as they urged local motorists to drive safely over the coming days. A local Garda spokesperson also appealed to people not to drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs over the Bank Holiday weekend. They pointed to […]

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Discarded blanket poses ‘serious hazard’ to drivers on Kilkenny motorway

By Kilkenny Now 4th June 2021 0

This blanket was found on the M9 motorway in Kilkenny, putting the lives of motorists at risk. It is believed the blanket fell onto the busy road after a careless owner failed to secure it properly to their vehicle. Gardai described it as a “serious hazzard” for motorists. A local Garda spokesperson said: “This blanket […]