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‘Covid-19 doesn’t take the weekend off’ – Kilkenny gardai urge people not to attend parties

By Kilkenny Now 19th March 2021 0

An Garda Siochána in Kilkenny are once again urging people not to gather for house parties or social gatherings this weekend saying: “Covid-19 doesn’t take the weekend off”. Local gardai will be continuing checkpoints and high visibility patrols at public amenities, parks and beauty spots across the county this weekend in support of public health […]

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LATEST: Kilkenny among 507 new cases of virus as 10 further deaths confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 19th March 2021 0

There have been a further ten deaths recorded from people contracting the coronavirus as 507 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening. The overall death toll as a result of the virus has now reached 4,576. There have now been 229,306 confirmed cases of Covid-19 across the country, according to the latest daily briefing […]

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SPONSORED: Synergy Pilates – not just great workouts, it’s a whole way of life

By Kilkenny Now 19th March 2021 0

Synergy Pilates is back in business! The Kilkenny city pilates practice has moved to a new, larger room to comply with new regulations in the wake of the lockdown. Pilates offers an enjoyable route to these goals. And Synergy Pilates, in Kilkenny, now has the perfect environment and skilled teachers to help you achieve them. […]

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Hero of the Gaels: Kilkenny legend pulls no punches in new TG4 documentary

By Kilkenny Now 19th March 2021 0

A Kilkenny hurling legend with eight All-Ireland titles to his name has been selected for the Laochra Gael treatment. Eoin Larkin will feature on the popular TG4 programme over the coming season. The James Stephen’s clubman played for Kilkenny seniors for 12 years between 2004 and 2016, pocketing eight All-Ireland’s and 10 Leinster championships along […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 19th March 2021 0

Nora BODEN (née O’MEARA) St. Killian’s Place, Ferrybank, Waterford/Slieverue, Kilkenny Nora Boden (nee O’Meara), St. Killian’s Place, Ferrybank, Waterford, who died on Thursday, 18th March 2021. Peacefully, at University Hospital Waterford, predeceased by her husband John, parents Jimmy and Nancy, brother Hughie, sister Eileen (O’Toole). Nora

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Objection throws plans for new supermarket development in Kilkenny town into doubt

By Kilkenny Now 19th March 2021 0

Plans to build a new supermarket in the centre of a Kilkenny town are up in the air after an objection to the development was lodged with the national planning agency. Last month German discount retailing giant Aldi was granted planning permission by Kilkenny County Council to build a new store in Castlecomer. The planned […]

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Cheltenham 2021 – Day 4: History beckons for Al Boum Photo, Blackmore and De Bromhead

By Kilkenny Now 19th March 2021 0

By Jonny Browne Al Boum Photo is looking to complete a historic hat-trick of Gold Cup’s this afternoon, while Rachel Blackmore and Henry De Bromhead are looking to make some history of their own by winning all four championship races in one year, as they oppose Al Boum with their own highly fancied A Plus […]

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Van driver clocked almost three times over speed limit outside Kilkenny school

By Kilkenny Now 19th March 2021 0

A van driver was clocked almost three times over the speed limit outside a local school. The driver was one of several motorists caught speeding outside schools in Kilkenny in recent days. A local Garda spokesperson confirmed: “Kilkenny Roads Policing Units continue to conduct speed checks, focusing on area’s outside of schools over last few […]

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KILKENNY WEATHER: Some good news to put a spring in your step this weekend

By Kilkenny Now 19th March 2021 0

Kilkenny can look forward to a largely dry weekend with plenty of sunny spells to put a spring in our step. Met Éireann said today will be “mostly dry with a good deal of cloud”. But there will be sunny breaks too, especially in Kilkenny and the rest of south Leinster and Munster, with highest […]

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WATCH: Dancing dad, stunning gymnastics and a bemused pony … Kilkenny village is latest to step up to Jerusalema dance challenge

By Kilkenny Now 18th March 2021 2

Beautiful Bennettsbridge is the latest Kilkenny community to come together to take on the Jerusalema dance challenge that has swept the globe. The picturesque Nore side village put its best foot forward as young and old members of the community followed in the footsteps of Graiguenamanagh’s recent excellent take on the dance craze. County Kilkenny […]