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Kilkenny people urged to get behind national cancer fundraising campaign

By Kilkenny Now 26th March 2021 0

Kilkenny people are being urged to throw their support behind what is being called the “most important Daffodil Day ever”. Today marks the annual Daffodil Day in support of the Irish Cancer Society. But for the second year in a row the charity’s flagship fundraiser has been severely affected by Covid-19. Usually Daffodil Day would […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 26th March 2021 0

Fergus (Fergie) HOGAN Mill Street, Callan Fergus (Fergie) Hogan, Mount Carmel Home, Callan and late of Mill Street, Callan, Co. Kilkenny. Peacefully on Wednesday, 24th March 2021, in the exceptional care of staff at Tinnypark Nursing Home, Kilkenny. Predeceased by his parents Ann and Patrick, brothers Paul, Michael, Patrick, John and T.J. Deeply regretted by […]

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First for Ireland: Mayors meet to push priorities of Kilkenny and South East

By Kilkenny Now 26th March 2021 0

A ‘first of its kind’ lobby group in Ireland which aims to promote the needs of Kilkenny and the South East has just been formed. The South East First Citizens Accord, which is a collaboration of Mayors consisting of the Cathaoirleachs of Kilkenny, Waterford, Carlow, Wexford and Tipperary county councils, held its first ever ‘First […]

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Hot Schools Meals Programme extended to 567 pupils in four schools in Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 26th March 2021 Post a comment

The Hot School Meals Programme has been extended to provide a nourishing meal in four primary schools in Kilkenny city. The announced was made by local Fine Gael TD John Paul Phelan. Deputy Phelan said: “The Covid-19 pandemic presented everyone with many challenges over the past 12months, including our schoolchildren here in Kilkenny and especially […]

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Controversial plans to erect 50ft 5G mast in Kilkenny village back on table

By Kilkenny Now 26th March 2021 0

A national telecommunications and broadband provider has appealed the local authority’s decision to refuse controversial plans to build a 50ft high 5G mast in a Kilkenny village. Last month Kilkenny County Council refused to grant Eircom Limited planning permission to build a 15 metre-high free-standing communications structure at Archers Field in Kilmaganny. The

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KILKENNY WEATHER: Brace yourself! Met Éireann warns snow, sleet and thunderstorms to hit this weekend

By Kilkenny Now 26th March 2021 0

Kilkenny and the rest of the country are braced for a dramatic change in weather conditions as an arctic blast sets in over the weekend. After a cold and windy start, widespread showers – heavy with hail, sleet and thunderstorms – will hit the country tomorrow. Met Éireann said: “Showers mainly in western areas at […]

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LATEST: Kilkenny among 606 new cases of virus as three further deaths confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 25th March 2021 0

A further three people have died after contracting the coronavirus as 606 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening. There has been a jump in the number of cases recorded in Kilkenny, with 10 further infections reported. This is the first time in more than a week the figures have not been less than […]

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Yankee doodle handy: Lucky Kilkenny punter scoops €12,000 windfall

By Kilkenny Now 25th March 2021 0

One lucky punter in Kilkenny has just scooped more than €12,000 when three of four horses selected in a outsider Yankee bolted in. The anonymous winner placed a €3 yankee on four horses at four different tracks on Tuesday. A spokesperson for BoyleSports confirmed the total €33 layout netted the punter a tidy €12,239.40. Emmas […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 25th March 2021 0

Thomas PHELAN  Bayswell, Crosspatrick Thomas Phelan, Bayswell, Crosspatrick, Co. Kilkenny. March 23rd 2021. Peacefully in the tender care of the nurses and staff of Castlecomer District Hospital. Sadly missed by his sisters Bridget and Ellen, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Due to the COVID-19 directive and in compliance with current guidelines and in the interest

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Cost of renting a home in Kilkenny continues to rise despite pandemic

By Kilkenny Now 25th March 2021 0

Rents in Kilkenny continued to rise last year in spite of the pandemic, a new report reveals. The Residential Tenancies Board Rental Index Report shows the average price of renting in Kilkenny rose from €905.14 at the end of 2019 up to €918.88 at the end of 2020. The 1.8% rise in Kilkenny was the […]