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13 Kilkenny communities take control of their energy futures

By Kilkenny Now 28th March 2021 0

Thirteen community groups in Kilkenny are taking control of their energy futures in an effort to tackle climate change. The groups, which are spread out all across the county are part of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland’s (SEAI’s) community energy network, which is leading the way in Ireland’s energy transition. SEAI has more than […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 28th March 2021 0

Ruth BUTLER (née Wood) Oak Road, Dukesmeadows, Kilkenny City Ruth Butler (née Wood) (Oak Road, Dukesmeadows, Kilkenny) March 26th 2021 after a short illness in the loving care of her family. Predeceased by her parents Kathleen and Andy, brother Duncan and parents-in-law Martin and Kit. Ruth is survived by her loving husband Richard, son Martin, […]

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Local gardai launch investigation after pups stolen from home outside village

By Kilkenny Now 28th March 2021 0

Gardai are investigating yet another theft of puppies from a house in the local Garda district. The latest theft occurred in the Ballon area of south county Carlow on Thursday. A local Garda spokesperson confirmed: “Gardaí in Carlow are investigating the theft of a number of pups from the Ballon area. Please contact us on […]

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Motorists caught driving at ‘dangerous’ speeds of up to 167km/h on Kilkenny roads

By Kilkenny Now 27th March 2021 0

Motorists were clocked driving at “dangerously excessive speeds” on Kilkenny roads despite a large Garda presence to mark National Slowdown Day. One driver was caught doing 167km/h on the M9 yesterday. Another motorist was clocked doing 155km/r on the same stretch of motorway. A local Garda spokesperson said: “Gardai conducting speed checks as part of

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LATEST: Kilkenny among 624 new cases of virus as two further deaths confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 27th March 2021 0

Two further people have died after contracting the coronavirus as 624 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening. The overall death toll as a result of the virus has now reached 4,653. There has been a total of 233,937 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 27th March 2021 0

Mary WALSH (née Brennan) Gaol Road, Kilkenny City Walsh (nee Brennan) (7 Gaol Road, Kilkenny) 26th March 2021, peacefully, at St. Luke’s Hospital. Mary, beloved wife of the late Christy and much loved mother of Marie, Teresa, Tommy, Vera, Rita, Kevin, Cathriona, the late Kathleen, and Paula and Jimmy who both died in infancy, sadly […]

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Old garage in centre of Kilkenny town to get a new lease of life

By Kilkenny Now 27th March 2021 0

A former motor garage in the centre of a Kilkenny town could be set for a new lease of life. Kilkenny County Council has received an application to build a number of commercial units on the site of the former Callan Motor Garage on Lower Green Lane in the town. The owners have applied to […]

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€3,500 of power tools stolen from van parked outside house in Kilkenny town

By Kilkenny Now 26th March 2021 0

More than €3,500 worth of heavy-duty tools were stolen from a work van parked outside a house in Ballyragget. The incident happened on High Street between 8pm and 9pm on Thursday night. The grey Renault Master van was parked in the driveway of a house at the time. A number of power tools were taken, […]

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LATEST: Kilkenny among 584 new cases of virus as 20 further deaths confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 26th March 2021 0

A further 20 people have died after contracting the coronavirus as 584 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening. The overall death toll as a result of the virus has now reached 4,651. There have now been 233,327 confirmed cases of Covid-19 across the country, according to the latest daily briefing from the National […]

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Kilkenny’s future business leaders to represent county at national awards

By Kilkenny Now 26th March 2021 0

The next generation of Kilkenny’s business geniuses have been chosen to represent the county in this year’s Student Enterprise Programme National Final. Three projects have been selected all aiming to be the Collison brothers (Stripe Payments) of Kilkenny. More than 540 students from across Kilkenny put their enterprising plans forward for the Local Enterprise Office […]