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Winter plan ‘too late to make a difference’ for health crisis in Kilkenny – TD

By Kilkenny Now 12th October 2022 Post a comment

Sinn Féin TD for Carlow Kilkenny Kathleen Funchion TD has criticised the Minister for Health’s Winter Plan, saying that it has come too late to make a difference this winter for people in Carlow Kilkenny affected by the health crisis. Teachta Funchion criticised the government’s slow and short term approach to running the health service, […]

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Let there be light: Kilkenny TD welcomes changes to planning rules

By Kilkenny Now 12th October 2022 0

Revised planning exemptions for the installation of rooftop solar panels on houses and other buildings signed by Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien are a “common sense move” that will pave the way for far more homes, businesses, schools and other buildings to become far more sustainable, according to Kilkenny TD John Paul Phelan. “This is a […]

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Budget 2023 cuts the cost of education for families – Phelan

By Kilkenny Now 27th September 2022 Post a comment

Budget 2023 cuts the cost of education to help pupils, students, and their families, according to Fine Gael TD, John Paul Phelan. Speaking as the Budget was announced, Deputy Phelan said: “Budget 2023 is a Cost of Living Budget, designed to help you and your family, with measures for the most vulnerable and the squeezed […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 9th May 2022 3

Ken COMERFORD Ennisnag, Danesfort Comerford, Ken (Ennisnag and formerly of Pigeon Park, Danesfort, Co. Kilkenny). Ken passed away on 6th May 2022 at his home and in the loving care of his family. Sadly missed by his family and his many friends. Reposing at his daughter Caroline’s home in Pigeon Park (R95 TV72) on Sunday […]

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Spiky character found hiding under Kilkenny Garda car released without charge

By Kilkenny Now 9th May 2022 3

Kilkenny gardai had to deal with a rather spiky character after he sought refuge under a squad car. The cute little hedgehog was found hiding under a Garda car parked outside the station in Kilkenny. However, local Garda spokesperson confirmed their prickly ‘little friend’ was released without charge and put ‘in a safe area’.

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SPONSORED: Nore Cabs – Friendly, efficient and reliable. In county Kilkenny, it’s the way to go

By Kilkenny Now 9th May 2022 9

Nore Cabs is a wheelchair-friendly taxi service with the emphasis on friendly.  It specialises in catering for wheelchair users and offers a hospital appointment service to all major hospitals and clinics throughout Ireland. The transport difficulties of the rural community was one of the factors that took Anthony Challoner, the man behind the service, into […]

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Thieves steal valuable equipment during break-in at Kilkenny farm

By Kilkenny Now 9th May 2022 0

Thieves broke into a county Kilkenny farm and stole a large amount of fencing eqiupment. The break-in ocurred at a farm in Barrowmount sometime between 5pm on Wednesday, April 27 and 4pm the following day. A locla garda source told KilkennyNow: “Six 50m rolls of sheep wire and two 200m rolls of barbed wire were […]

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Could it be you? Life changing €8.5m Lotto ticket sold in Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 8th May 2022 2

One local Lotto player is now a multi-millionaire after scooping a ‘life-altering prize’ of more than €8.5 million in Saturday night’s Lotto jackpot. And another player in neighbouring county Waterford is €1 million richer after winning the top prize of €1 million in Saturday’s Lotto Plus 1 draw. The winning numbers for Saturday’s (May 7th) […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 8th May 2022 0

Ken COMERFORD Ennisnag, Danesfort Comerford, Ken (Ennisnag and formerly of Pigeon Park, Danesfort, Co. Kilkenny). Ken passed away on 6th May 2022 at his home and in the loving care of his family. Sadly missed by his family and his many friends. Reposing at his daughter Caroline’s home in Pigeon Park (R95 TV72) on Sunday […]

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WEATHER FORECAST: Kilkenny to sizzle as temperature rise to 20C

By Kilkenny Now 8th May 2022 0

Kilkenny will bask in early summer sunshine today, with temperatures soaring to up to a sizzling 20 degrees. In its latest forecast, Met Éireann said early mist and fog will lift this morning to unveil ‘a prominently dry day’. Kilkenny and the east will enjoy the best of the conditions, with long spells of sunshine […]