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Popular Kilkenny B&B unveils plans to build mini-village of holiday homes

By Kilkenny Now 13th March 2021 0

A Kilkenny bed & breakfast that has won rave reviews from visitors is now seeking to expand its business by adding holiday homes to its portfolio. Kate’s Rest B&B in Clomantagh Lower, Barna has applied to Kilkenny County Council requesting permission to build eight two-bedroom holiday homes on lands surrounding the popular guesthouse. The holiday […]

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Van thieves strike again: €3,000 of tools stolen from vehicle parked in Kilkenny town

By Kilkenny Now 12th March 2021 0

Work tools have been stolen from a van parked up in a county Kilkenny town. The theft incident occurred at the Dock in Graiguenamanagh at 10pm on Wednesday evening. A number of tools were stolen from a parked van and included a red Honda generator, a blue electric drill, a Hitachi drill and battery. Gardai […]

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LATEST: No new cases of virus in Kilkenny, 10 further deaths and 646 infections nationwide

By Kilkenny Now 12th March 2021 0

A further 10 people have died after contracting the coronavirus as 646 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening. Kilkenny recorded no new cases over the past 24 hours. despite a rise in cases nationally. This is the second time in a month no new cases have been reported locally. The overall death toll […]

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GLAMITY JANE: The Holy Grail of skincare

By Kilkenny Now 12th March 2021 0

Hello everyone! I’m very excited to be writing a regular beauty and skincare column for KilkennyNow. I have been writing beauty editorial for eight years and worked with beauty for over 15 years and I am a massive advocate for using beauty as a medium for self-care and of course fun! Nothing feels better than […]

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Kilkenny agency gives Ireland’s top designers chance to shine on international stage

By Kilkenny Now 12th March 2021 0

A Kilkenny-based agency is inviting Ireland’s leading designers and craftspeople to join an innovative programme that will showcase their work on a global stage. Design & Crafts Council Ireland (DCCI), which is based in the Castle Yard, today announced an open call for applications to the PORTFOLIO programme 2021-2022. PORTFOLIO has been instrumental in promoting […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 12th March 2021 0

Philomena McCONNELL  Oldtown, Ballyragget Philomena McConnell, Oldtown, Ballyragget, Co. Kilkenny. She died peacefully at St. Lukes Hospital Kilkenny on Wednesday 10th March 2021. Deeply regretted by her loving husband Tom, Daughters Claire, Grace and Frances. Sadly missed by her sons-in-law Tony and Jack, Brothers, Sisters, Grandchildren, Nieces, Nephews relatives and a

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Green light for large new development of family homes in county Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 12th March 2021 0

Plans for a large new housing development in county Kilkenny has been given the green light by the local authority. Kilkenny County Council has given Dunmore Property Development Co Limited permission to build 40 new homes at Rathculliheen, beside the existing Abbeygate estate in Ferrybank. The development will consist of 32 two-storey, three-bedroom semi-detached houses;

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Best of friends: Stunning photo of Kilkenny grandfather and grandson captures judges’ hearts

By Kilkenny Now 12th March 2021 0

This is the touching moment that captured the unique bond between a county Kilkenny grandfather and his grandson that captured the hearts of judges in a nationwide search for Ireland’s Greatest Friendship. The stunning photograph, taken by Tanya Gaine from Thomastown, captured a tender moment between her son, Michael (3) and his granddad, also Michael […]

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One of Kilkenny’s biggest employers unveils major expansion plans

By Kilkenny Now 12th March 2021 0

One of Kilkenny’s largest employers is looking for permission to increase the size of its production facility in the south of the county. Dawn Meats has made an application to Kilkenny County Council looking to add to its production facility at its plant in Grannagh. The plans are looking to create another close to 10,000 […]

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WEEKEND WEATHER: Sunny spells forecast for Kilkenny to put spring back in our step

By Kilkenny Now 12th March 2021 0

After a fairly wild and wild few days in Kilkenny, conditions are set to become more settled over the coming days to put a timely sping in our step. In its latest forecast, Met Éireann said to expect a mixture of blustery showers and sunny spells over the weekend before conditions become milder and drier […]