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LATEST: Kilkenny among 1,024 new cases of virus as 12 further deaths confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 7th February 2021 0

A further 12 people have died after contracting the coronavirus as 1,024 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening. The overall death toll as a result of the virus now stands at 3,686. There has now been a total of 203,568 confirmed cases of Covid-19 across the country since the pandemic hit, according to […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 7th February 2021 0

Mary Jo DOHENY (née Tynan) Kilkenny The death has taken place of Mary Jo Doheny, Annadale Drive, Whitehall, Dublin 9 and late of Castlecomer, Kilkenny, (peacefully) at Archersrath Nursing Home. Predeceased by her husband Christy, deeply regretted by her loving sons, Martin, Noel, John and Stephen, daughter Mary, brother Jimmy, sisters, Anne, Margie and Catherine, […]

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Kilkenny residents urged to banish lockdown blues … with a good book

By Kilkenny Now 7th February 2021 0

Kilkenny County Council has co-launched an innovative new reading campaign to help people’s mental well. ‘Ireland Reads’ aims to get people in Kilkenny and the rest of the country to get stuck into some great books between now and a national day of reading, which will take place on Thursday, February 25. The council’s library […]

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Irish player with Kilkenny roots ready to quench Welsh Dragon’s fire

By Kilkenny Now 7th February 2021 0

There isgreat excitement in a corner of county Kilkenny today as a man with local roots has been picked to start for Ireland in this today’s Six Nations opener against Wales. Hugo Keenan, whose mother hails from Tybroughney in Piltown, has been selected at fullback for Ireland’s match in Cardiff’s Principality Stadium this Sunday afternoon. […]

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Burglar trashes bedroom of county Kilkenny home then flees empty-handed

By Kilkenny Now 6th February 2021 0

A burglar ransacked a house in county Kilkenny but left without taking anything. The incident occurred at a house in the Rathlogan area of Johnstown, sometime between 6pm on Tuesday evening and noon on Wednesday. The homeowners returned to discover the lock on the front door was broken and the house had been entered. They […]

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LATEST: Kilkenny among 827 new cases of virus as 55 further deaths confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 6th February 2021 0

A further 55 people have died after contracting the coronavirus as 827 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed. The overall death toll as a result of the virus now stands at 3,674 . There have now been 202,548 confirmed cases of Covid-19 across the country, according to the latest daily briefing from the National Public […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 6th February 2021 0

Kathleen GEOGHEGAN (née Long) Walkin Street, Kilkenny City Kathleen Geoghegan (nee Long) Walkin Street, Kilkenny City, died suddenly on Thursday 4th February 2021 at Signacare Nursing Home, Ferrybank, Co. Waterford. Predeceased by her first born son Keith. Deeply regretted by her loving husband Jimmy and much loved mother of Miriam, Caroline and Son James, sons-in-law […]

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Seed capital: Kilkenny farmer wins prestigious agri-food award

By Kilkenny Now 6th February 2021 0

A Kilkenny farmer has won a prestigious agri-food award. Martin Hayden from Coolroe, Graiguenamanagh, won the Green Feed Barley prize in the Glanbia Ireland 2020 Grain Supplier of the Year Awards. Martin has a mixed farm combining tillage with an Angus calf to beef system. He also produces ewe lambs for breeding. The crop rotation […]

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New 123-bed hotel planned for site of former hospital in Kilkenny city-centre

By Kilkenny Now 6th February 2021 0

A developer is seeking permission to build a brand new 123-room bedroom hotel on the site of a former hospital in the centre of Kilkenny city. Green Wolfe Limited have requested planning permission for the hotel on the site of the old city Infirmary, located on the corner of Wolfe Tone Street and John’s Green […]

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Vandals smash window of moving Kilkenny city bus while passengers were inside

By Kilkenny Now 5th February 2021 0

The Kilkenny city bus service has been targeted yet again after thugs threw a rock at a coach while it was carrying passengers. The incident occurred at around 3.30pm on Thursday as the bus was travelling along the Hebron Road. A loca Garda source confirmed a rock was thrown at the bus, smashing a window […]