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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 30th April 2021 0

Canice ‘Ken’ DOHENY Ballinalacken, Ballinakill, Laois/Kilkenny Canice ‘Ken’ Doheny : 28th April, 2021 Ballinalacken, Ballinakill, Co. Kilkenny Following an accident. Ken will be greatly missed by his loving brothers Michael and Séan, sisters Mary and Nora, sisters-in-law Patricia and Jacqueline. Also, his adoring and adored nieces and nephew Suzi,

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University of the South-East edges closer as second college approves application

By Kilkenny Now 30th April 2021 0

It’s full steam ahead for the Technological University of the South East after the governing body of Institute of Technology Carlow approved an application for University designation. The move by IT Carlow follows a similar approval from the Board of Waterford Institute of Technology earlier this week. The approval of both bodies with the applications […]

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Most Kilkenny people have no confidence in EU vaccine strategy: report

By Kilkenny Now 30th April 2021 0

Less than half the people in Kilkenny have expressed confidence in the European Union’s Covid-19 Vaccination strategy, a new survey reveals. The annual European Movement Ireland (EM Ireland) ‘Ireland and the EU’ RED C Research Poll found that just 45% of those polled locally expressed confidence in the EU’s Vaccines Strategy. A further 7% were unsure,

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Joy as missing Kilkenny teenager is found ‘safe and well’

By Kilkenny Now 30th April 2021 0

A teenager who went missing from her home in Kilkenny city early yesterday morning has been located safe and well. Gardai confirmed the news after they yesterday issued a public appeal for information on the whereabouts of Itreace Massey (17), who is from the Johnswell Road area of the city. She had last been seen […]

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BANK HOLIDAY WEATHER: Kilkenny braced for mix of heavy rain, sunshine and possible thunderstorms

By Kilkenny Now 30th April 2021 0

Kilkenny and the rest of the country is in for a pretty miserable May Bank Holiday weekend, according to Met Éireann. The country was basked in glorious sunshine over the last few weeks as temperatures began to soar. But weather experts have warned that the usual hot weather that normally arrives on the May Bank […]

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BBQ and gardening tools stolen during break-in at Kilkenny house

By Kilkenny Now 29th April 2021 0

A number of expensive goods were stolen during a burglary in county Kilkenny overnight. The theft occurred a house in the Lismaine area of Jenkinstown between 1am and 9am this morning. A local Garda source confirmed the culprits managed to force open the door of the garage to gain access. A Weber BBQ, a Parker […]

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‘The strategy is working’ – Taoiseach announces roadmap for easing of lockdown restrictions

By Kilkenny Now 29th April 2021 0

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has announced the pathway to the reopening of the country in the past few minutes Speaking from the steps of Leinster House, he confirmed pubs, restaurants, shops, hairdressers, gyms, religious events and sports will all resume over the coming six weeks. In thanking the public for their huge effort in suppressing the […]

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LATEST: Kilkenny among 474 new cases of virus as three further deaths confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 29th April 2021 0

A further three people have died after contracting the coronavirus as 474 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening. The overall death toll as a result of the virus has now reached 4,899. There has now been 248,326 confirmed cases of Covid-19 across the country, according to the latest daily briefing from the National […]

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Family ‘very concerned’ for missing Kilkenny teenager

By Kilkenny Now 29th April 2021 0

Gardaí are seeking the public’s help in tracing the whereabouts of a missing Kilkenny teeanger. Itreace Massey (17), who is missing from Johnswell Road area of Kilkenny city, was last seen at around 5am this morning. She is described as being approximately 5’5″, with long brown hair and blue eyes. When last seen Itreace was […]

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Digital savvy Kilkenny communities in with chance to share in €100,000 windfall

By Kilkenny Now 29th April 2021 0

Towns and villages across Kilkenny who have displayed digital innovation are being encouraged to put their projects forward for a chance to win a share of €100,000 in prizes. The .IE Digital Town Awards recognise local community projects and everyday champions that demonstrate digital thinking and innovation for the betterment of local people, towns and […]