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WATCH: ‘Bonzo wants to go out’ – Kilkenny gardai launch dog control campaign as 80s sheepworrying ad gets reboot

By Kilkenny Now 11th March 2021 0

Kilkenny dog owners are being reminded to “keep their dogs under control” at all times when out and about in the contryside. That’s the message from Kilkenny gardai as we move into the busiest time of lambing season Sheepworrying is becoming such an issue that an iconic, if somewhat harrowing, ad from the 1980’s is […]

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LATEST: Kilkenny among 592 new cases of virus as 10 further deaths confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 11th March 2021 0

A further 10 people have died after contracting the coronavirus as 592 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening. The overall death toll as a result of the virus has now reached 4,509. There have now been 225,179 confirmed cases of Covid-19 across the country, according to the latest daily briefing from the National […]

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Skeletal remains found during teenage murder probe search

By Kilkenny Now 11th March 2021 0

Gardaí have discovered partial skeletal remains as part of their investigation into the murder of a juvenile in Drogheda last year. The discovery was made late this afternoon as Gardai searched an outdoor area close to Rathmullen Park in the county Louth town. Gardai have been investigating the murder of a teenager in January 2020 […]

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Lucky Kilkenny punter turns tiny bet into tidy four-figure windfall

By Kilkenny Now 11th March 2021 0

A local punter is celebrating in style this week after they scored a four-figure bonus thanks to some lucky numbers. The anonymous punter struck the wager via their online BoyleSports account for the Main Daily Millions draw on Tuesday. The customer placed a €1 Yankee bet, amounting to a total stake of €11. They were […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 11th March 2021 0

Carmel DUGGAN (née Tobin) Fanningstown, Owning, Piltown, Kilkenny/Kilsheelan, Tipperary Carmel Duggan (nee Tobin) late of Fanningstown, Owning, Piltown, Co. Kilkenny and formerly of Kilnoracy, Kilsheelan, Co. Tipperary. Died 9th March 2021. Wife of the late Bertie. Sadly missed by her loving sister Mary, brother John, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews,

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No short cuts: Hairdressers and essential retail in Kilkenny to remain shut until May

By Kilkenny Now 11th March 2021 0

In a blow to Kilkenny businesses, Tánaiste Leo Varadkar today said it is unlikely non-essential retail will re-open before late April or early May at the earliest. Construction, limited outdoor gatherings, sports team training and the easing of the 5km travel restriction could happen in early April, the Enterprise Minister confirmed. The Tánaiste said the […]

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‘A historic moment’ – Kilkenny TD’s birth cert Bill passes in Dáil

By Kilkenny Now 11th March 2021 0

Legislation from a Kilkenny TD to give adopted people in Ireland a legal right to access their own birth certificates has passed the second stage in Dáil Eireann. Speaking after the Government agreed not to oppose her bill, Deputy Kathleen Funchion, who is Sinn Féin’s spokesperson for children, said: “This is a historic moment which […]

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‘A fantastic investment’ – neighbouring Kilkenny parishes get green light for €1m road works

By Kilkenny Now 11th March 2021 3

Kilkenny County Council has given the green light for almost €1 million to fund new road works in the Bennettsbridge and Danesfort areas. The council has allocated €505,500 in funding for projects in Bennetsbridge and the wider Tullaherin parish as part of the municipal roads budget for 2021. It also allocated a further €459,000 for […]

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Objection puts brakes on plans for new hotel in Kilkenny city-centre

By Kilkenny Now 11th March 2021 0

Plans to build a new boutique hotel in the centre of Kilkenny city are on hold after an appeal was lodged against the local authority’s decision to approve the development. Last Month Kilkenny County Council granted developer Kevin Moore Building Ltd permission to create a 23-bedroom hotel located between Lower John’s Street and Horse Barrack […]

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Man fined €300 after being caught poaching salmon on River Nore

By Kilkenny Now 10th March 2021 0

A Waterford man caught in possession of seven salmon caught illegally on the River Nore in county Kilkenny was ordered to pay a €300 fine. Michael Hynes with an address of 68 Priory Lawn, Ballybeg, Waterford City was apprehended in Clonamery, county Kilkenny on June 22, 2020 and found to have seven dead salmon in […]