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The last straw: Thieves steal €2,000 worth of parts from baler parked in Kilkenny yard

By Kilkenny Now 20th May 2021 0

Thieves broke into a yard in Kilkenny and stole parts off a farm machine, immobilizing it in the process. The theft occurred on the New Road in Kilkenny sometime between 10am and 2pm last Saturday. It appears the thieves knew exactly what they were looking for as they removed the control panel from a McHale […]

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LATEST: 469 new cases of virus, alert over ‘phishing scam’ playing on people’s cyber fears

By Kilkenny Now 20th May 2021 0

A further 469 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening as the number of people being treated in hospitals across the country for the virus increased slightly. The Department of Health reported 103 people are being treated for the virus in hospitals, up two on yesterday, while 38 people are being treated in Intensive […]

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Kilkenny Minister announces funding to support local heritage projects

By Kilkenny Now 20th May 2021 0

Close to €25,000 is being earmarked for projects in county Kilkenny aimed at boosting local economies and growing tourism by supporting local heritage projects. Four Kilkenny projects have been selected to share €24,810 as part of The Heritage Council’s Community Heritage Grant Scheme. Another project, the Black Friar’s Arch conservation project is set to benefit […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 20th May 2021 0

Angela PERSSE (née Galvin) Assumption Place, Kilkenny City Persse (nee Galvin) (Assumption Place, Kilkenny) 19th May 2021, peacefully at home, after a short illness, and in the loving care of her family, Angela, beloved mother of Rachel, Rebecca and Emma, sadly missed by her loving daughters and their partners John, Dean and Raheel, extended family […]

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Healthcare workers battle to keep Kilkenny services running in wake of cyberattack

By Kilkenny Now 20th May 2021 0

Covid-19 testing and vaccinations have not been affected by the cyberattack on the Health Service Executive’s (HSE) computer systems. Meanwhle, staff at St Luke’s General Hospital are working hard to maintain many services in the face of the unprecedented IT crisis. In the five days since the HSE’s system went down, 425 people in Kilkenny […]

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Decision due on revised plans for new housing estate in Kilkenny city

By Kilkenny Now 20th May 2021 0

Plans for a new housing estate in Kilkenny that were was held up over queries about its revised design is back on the table after the developer addressed concerns raised by the council. Developer Chelmont Limited, who are based in Inistioge, previously received planning permission to build 51 homes at Drakelands Lower in Kilkenny city’s […]

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Covid cases put Kilkenny’s league clash with Wexford in doubt

By Kilkenny Now 20th May 2021 0

An outbreak of Covid-19 within Wexford GAA has cast doubts over the Cats’ National Hurling League clash clash with our Model County neighbours this weekend. It comes after two members of the senior Wexford hurling panel and one intercounty camogie player tested positive for the virus. The camogie player did not feature in last weekend’s […]

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Kilkenny parents urged to be vigilant amid investigation into sharing of inappropriate images

By Kilkenny Now 20th May 2021 0

Parents in Kilkenny are being urged to be vigilant about their children’s use of mobile apps after an investigation into the sharing of inappropriate or offensive images was launched in neighbouring Tipperary. Gardai n Mid-Tipperary and the Garda Cyber Crime Unit have launched the investigation following reports of adults sharing inappropriate photos with children, as […]

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Neglected horses rescued and outhouses demolished in Kilkenny city operation

By Kilkenny Now 19th May 2021 5

A number of horses were rescued from lands in Kilkenny in a multi-agency operation earlier this week. The horses were taken from lands on the Hebron Road in the city in a planned operation organised by Kilkenny County Council and gardai, with the assistance of animal welfare agencies. The council also removed some buildings erected […]

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LATEST: 508 new cases of virus confirmed, Kilkenny bars won’t have to serve €9 ‘chicken nugget’ meals

By Kilkenny Now 19th May 2021 10

A further 358 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening as the number of patients being treated for the virus in hospitals across the country remains steady. The Department of Health reported just 101 people are being treated for the virus in hospitals with 38 in Intensive Care Units, both down just one on […]