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LATEST: 337 new cases of virus as hospitalisations drop significantly

By Kilkenny Now 1st June 2021 0

A further 337 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening while numbers in hospitals across recorded their first significant drop in a week. The Department of Health reported 89 people are being treated for the virus in hospitals, a fall of 10 on yesterday’s figures. A total of 34 people are now being treated […]

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‘Time to end insurance rip-off and reduce premiums’ – Kilkenny TD

By Kilkenny Now 1st June 2021 0

A local TD is calling for support for new legislation that would force insurers to pass savings onto customers. Carlow-Kilkenny TD Kathleen Funchion and her Sinn Féin party colleagues have drafted legislation that would require the insurance industry to provide information to the Central Bank about claims. If passed, the legislation would bring about a […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 1st June 2021 0

Michael (Mick) PHELAN Woodlawn, Bennettsbridge Michael (Mick) Phelan (Woodlawn, Bennettsbridge, Co. Kilkenny) 29th of May 2021 (in the wonderful care of the staff at University Hospital, Waterford). Beloved husband of Margaret (Peg) and much loved father of Margaret, Andrew, John, Mark, Damian, Neil and Barbara. He will be sadly missed by his sister Eileen, sons-in-law,

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Owner of car parked in Kilkenny city returns to find vehicle vandalised

By Kilkenny Now 1st June 2021 0

The wing mirror of a car was broken off while it was parked up in Kilkenny city over the weekend. The incident occurred at Vicar Street sometime between 5pm on Friday and 5pm on Saturday. A local Garda spokesperson confirmed the car owner noticed the mirror had been knocked off the passenger side  door when […]

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50% less homeless in Kilkenny than at start of pandemic: report

By Kilkenny Now 1st June 2021 0

A total of 32 people in Kilkenny are either homeless or living in emergency accommodation, according to new figures. The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage Monthly Homelessness Report for April reveals there has been a drop of just one person on the March figures. Although seemingly remaining stagnant, the latest figures represent a […]

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Green light for new state-of-the-art car showroom in Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 1st June 2021 0

One of Kilkenny’s best-known car dealers has been given approval to build a new state-of the-art showroom in the city. Kilkenny County Council has approved David Buggy Motors application to build a new car sales showroom along with a maintenance and repair workshop at the Hebron Industrial Estate. The development also includes plans for a […]

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Gardai out in force on Kilkenny roads

By Kilkenny Now 1st June 2021 Post a comment

Kilkenny gardai were out in force in recent days to remind motorists about speed limits in urban areas. The Kilkenny Roads Policing Unit maintained a visible presence yesterday manning speed checks in the city. The policing drive is focused on 30kph zones, with checkpoints set up to protect vulnerable road users. A local Garda spokesperson […]

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Drama as Coast Guard and gardai rescue young couple from river in Kilkenny city

By Kilkenny Now 31st May 2021 0

Kilkenny gardai, backed up by the Coast Guard and Fire Service swiung into action earlier today to rescue a young couple who had become trapped in the river. The drama unfolded at the weir area near Maudlin Street. The coordinated rescue action from the emergency services was a success and the couple were soon lifted […]

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LATEST: 378 new cases of virus confirmed this evening

By Kilkenny Now 31st May 2021 0

A further 378 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening while numbers in hospitals across the country remain unchanged. The Department of Health reported 99 people are being treated for the virus in hospitals across the country. This is the same as the figure recorded since last Friday. A total of 35 people are […]

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40-45 year olds in Kilkenny can register for vaccine from Wednesday

By Kilkenny Now 31st May 2021 0

Kilkenny people aged between 40 and 44 will finally be able to register for their Covid-19 vaccination from Wednesday. Health Minister Stephen Donnelly confirmed this evening: “Delighted to be able to share that the online registration for a Covid-19 vaccine for those aged 40-44 will commence this Wednesday, June 02 – starting with those aged […]