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Thieves cut hole in security fence before breaking into Kilkenny premises, white van spotted near scene

By Kilkenny Now 12th April 2021 0

Burglars cut a hole in a security fence to gain access to a local business premises before stealing goods and making their escape. The theft occurred at a commercial premises in Ballyfoyle between 11pm on Saturday and 2.30am on Sunday. The owners discovered the fence surrounding the property had been cut after they were alerted […]

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LATEST: Kilkenny among 394 new cases of virus, no further deaths confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 12th April 2021 0

There have been no further coronavirus related deaths but 394 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening. The overall death toll as a result of the virus remains at 4,785. There has been a total of 241,330 confirmed cases of Covid-19 across the country, according to the latest daily briefing from the National Public […]

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Kilkenny food giant completes €50m share buy-back

By Kilkenny Now 12th April 2021 0

Kilkenny-based global food giant Glanbia today announced it has completed its €50 million share buy-back. Launched last November, the goal of the buy-back programme, which applied to up to a maximum of 10 per cent of the issued share capital of the company, was to reduce the share capital of the company. Glanbia today confirmed […]

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Trees to be removed from popular Kilkenny city walkway

By Kilkenny Now 12th April 2021 0

Trees will be removed on Kilkenny’s popular Lacken Walk in order to facilitate works to widen the trail. However, local councillor Joe Malone insisted the trees would be replaced after the works take place. Recently it was announced that Lacken Walk will benefit from funding under the Governent’s Active Travel Fund. Cllr Malone said he […]

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Romance fraud: Kilkenny victim conned out of ‘substantial amount’ of cash

By Kilkenny Now 12th April 2021 0

A local person discovered love can hurt you in the pocket after they fell victim to an online ‘romance fraud’. Kilkenny gardai issued a public warning to urge people to be aware of fraudsters who are playing with the heartstrings of innocent victims to con them out of cash. A local Garda spokesperson confirmed: “Gardai […]

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WEATHER FORECAST: Kilkenny to enjoy plenty of Spring sun this week

By Kilkenny Now 12th April 2021 0

Kilkenny is in for a slightly showery start to this week, but we can look forward to more settled sunny and warmer weather in a few days. In its latest forecast, Met Éireann said today will bring a mixture of “cloudy periods and sunny spells”, adding: “There will be scattered showers, a few heavy in […]

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Burglars tool up after breaking into garage in county Kilkenny town

By Kilkenny Now 11th April 2021 0

Work tools were stolen during a burglary at a house in Thomastown this week. The break-in occurred at a house on Mill Street sometime between 6pm last Saturday and 11am the following morning. A local Garda source said the burglars managed to gain access to a garage attached to the house by busting the lock. […]

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BREAKING: Lowest number of daily cases of virus since December

By Kilkenny Now 11th April 2021 0

Two more people have died after contracting the coronavirus as 303 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening. The overall death toll as a result of the virus has now reached 4,785. There has been a total of 240,945 confirmed cases of Covid-19 across the country, according to the latest daily briefing from the […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 11th April 2021 0

Brigid (Biddy) FITZGERALD (née Barron) Fahee, Kilmacow/Bigwood Brigid (Biddy) Fitzgerald (née Barron) Fahee, Kilmacow, Co. Kilkenny, who died on 10th April 2021. Peacefully, at home, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her parents Bill and Ellen. Brigid will be sadly missed by her loving husband John, son Paul, daughter Elaine (Groarke), son-in-law David,

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Kilkenny hospital rakes in over €450,000 in car park charges despite restrictions

By Kilkenny Now 11th April 2021 0

St Luke’s General Hospital in Kilkenny took in more than €450,000 in parking fees in last year despite the many restrictions imposed on the facility as a result of Covid-19 and a flu crisis. Figures released by the Health Service Executive (HSE) showed St Luke’s took in a total of €450,247 last year. The car […]