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€2m funding to help Kilkenny elderly to remain in their homes

By Kilkenny Now 29th March 2022 0

Just under €2 million in funding has been made available to help elderly Kilkenny people who remain in their homes. A total of €1,977,389 in exchequer funding has been allocated to Kilkenny under the Housing Adaption Grant, of which €1,581,911 (80%) is provided funded through the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. Kilkenny County […]

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Power tools stolen during break-in at Kilkenny farm yard

By Kilkenny Now 27th March 2022 0

Thieves broke into a property in county Kilkenny and made off with valuable power tools. Gardai this weekend confirmed the break-in occurred at a shed in a farm yard in Borrisbeg sometime between Thursday, March 10 and Sunday, March 13. The stolen goods included an orange Zomax chainsaw and a grey Titan strimmer. Gardai have […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 27th March 2022 0

John PRENDERGAST  Tullamaine, Callan Peacefully, on Saturday 26th March 2022 in the wonderful care of the staff at Strathmore Lodge Nursing Home, Callan, Co. Kilkenny. Pre-deceased by his wife Philomena. Deeply regretted by his loving family, daughters Noirin, Cathriona, Miriam and Monica, sons Tom, Pat, Dom and Ken, brother Michael (Kilsheelan), his 23 grandchildren, his

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Burglar forced open back door of house in Kilkenny city

By Kilkenny Now 27th March 2022 0

A burglar broke into a house in Kilkenny city and searched through rooms before fleeing the scene. The break-in occurred on Hollybank Drive on the Waterford Road sometime 9am and 6.30pm on Wednesday. A Garda source told KilkennyNow a rear door was forced open and some rooms were disturbed, but nothing was taken. Gardaí have […]

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Plans for major development of 100 new homes in county Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 27th March 2022 0

Plans for a major new development of almost 100 new homes have been lodged with Kilkenny County Council. The development of 97 houses and apartments at Mount Sion Road in Ferrybank consists of four apartment blocks housing one and two-bed flats. The planning application also seeks permission for more than 60 houses of different sizes. […]

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Man stabbed to death and father seriously injured in early morning attack

By Kilkenny Now 26th March 2022 0

A 42-year-old man is being questioned after a double stabbing which left a 27-year-old man dead early this morning and his elderly father with serious injuries. The attack occured at a house on Seaview Avenue in Carrigaline at about 3.30am. Emergency services were alerted to the scene. Gardaí found a 27-year-old with serious stab wounds, […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 26th March 2022 0

Bridget (Biddy) COTTRELL (née Millea) Knocktopher Bridget (Biddy) Cottrell, nee Millea, Knocktopher, Co. Kilkenny and formerly of Kyleva, Hugginstown, Co. Kilkenny. Peacefully, at her home, surrounded by her loving family on Friday, 25th March 2022. Predeceased by her parents, her brother Ned and her sisters Peggy (Phelan) and Nellie (Dunphy). Deeply regretted and sadly

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MICHAEL WOLSEY: Bah mumbug! Time to ditch this Mother’s Day nonsense

By Kilkenny Now 26th March 2022 0

What is a modern Irish mammy? Or mam, mum, ma, mom, mommy, mother? Whatever you’re having yourself. She has as many roles as she has names. She might be a business woman who also looks after a family. Or a carer who also holds down a job in a factory. She might have children but […]

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SPONSORED: Education, Excellence, Opportunity – Waterford College of Further Education opens the door to a world of opportunity

By Kilkenny Now 26th March 2022 Post a comment

‘Education, Excellence, Opportunity’ is the motto of Waterford College of Further Education (WCFE) and it fully lives up to those three ideals, providing first class education, by excellent teachers, which opens the door to a world of opportunity for its students. The college, located in the heart of Waterford city, offers the largest range of […]

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Funding approved to complete works at county Kilkenny school

By Kilkenny Now 26th March 2022 0

Government funding has been approved to complete works at a county Kilkenny school. Grennan College in Thomastown was given green light for the funding under the Emergency Works Scheme to complete mechanical and electrical works on its grounds. The news was welcomed by Carlow-Kilkenny TD Jennifer Murnane O’Connor. She said: “I’d like to praise the […]