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LATEST: Kilkenny among 1,466 new cases of virus as 47 further deaths confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 28th January 2021 0

A further 47 people have died after contracting the coronavirus as 1,466new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed. The overall death toll as a result of the virus has now reached 3,167. There have now been 192,645 confirmed cases of Covid-19 across the country, according to the latest daily briefing from the National Public Health Emergency […]

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10/1 shot Coko Beach land the Thyestes Chase in style at Gowran Park

By Kilkenny Now 28th January 2021 0

The  Gordon Elliott trained Coko Beach has won the biggest race on Kilkenny’s racing calendar, the Thyestes Chase. The highlight of the racing year at Gowran Park was won in dramatic fashion by the 10/1 shot ridden by Jack Kennedy. The €100,000 three-mile handicap chase, a good indicator of a horse’s fitness and form on […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 28th January 2021 0

Sr. Ellen Teresa BUTLER Holy Family Convent, Naas Road, Newbridge, Kildare/Kilmoganny, Kilkenny BUTLER Sr. Ellen Teresa (Holy Family Convent, Newbridge, Co. Kildare and formerly of Kilmoganny, Co. Kilkenny) January 27, 2021. Deeply regretted by her sister, Clare, nieces, nephews, her extended family, the Community and Staff at Holy Family Convent, all Holy Family Members

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Controversial plans for new Kilkenny pharmacy get green light

By Kilkenny Now 28th January 2021 0

Controversial plans to locate a new pharmacy at a Primary Healthcare Facility in a county Kilkenny town have been approved after an appeal to the national planning authority. Westcourt Healthcare Limited were refused planning permission by Kilkenny County Council to locate a new pharmacy at the Primary Healthcare Facility on Lady’s Well Street in Thomastown […]

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Phishy behaviour: Kilkenny residents targeted in ‘Revenue’ text scam

By Kilkenny Now 28th January 2021 0

Kilkenny residents are being  targeted in yet another phone phishing scam in which fraudsters claim to to working for Revenue. Gardai in KIlkenny issued an alert after being made aware of an incident in a local resident received a call from conmen claiming to be part of Revenue’s “Tech Crime Unit”. The calls came all […]

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Bad Apple: Kilkenny Iphone users urged to update mobiles after hacker breach

By Kilkenny Now 28th January 2021 0

Kilkenny Iphone and Ipad users are being urged to upgrade to a new operating system after a number of security breaches were found in its current operating system. Apple, manufacturer of IPads and IPhones have confirmed people’s devices are being actively attacked by hackers who have found three points where they have breached the security […]

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Kilkenny Credit Union offers €1m loans to local businesses under Covid scheme

By Kilkenny Now 28th January 2021 0

A local Credit Union has been included in the Covid-19 Credit Guarantee Scheme which supports small and medium Irish businesses that have been impacted by Covid-19. Castlecomer Credit Union is one of eight new office to sign up to the scheme, which offers up to €1 million in guaranteed credit to local small and medium […]

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Kilkenny homeowner shocked as burglar breaks-in through roof of his home

By Kilkenny Now 27th January 2021 0

A Kilkenny homeowner got the shock of their life when a burglar burst into their home. The incident occurred at a house on the Old Loughlin Road in the city between 7.30pm and 7.40pm on Tuesday evening. The homeowner was in the house when the burglar managed to break-in through a window on a flat […]

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LATEST: Kilkenny among 1,335 new cases of virus as 54 further deaths confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 27th January 2021 0

A further 54 people have died after contracting the coronavirus as 1,335 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed. With the addition of the 90 further deaths, it brings the total deaths passed 3,000. The overall death toll as a result of the virus has now reached 3,120. There have now been 191,182 confirmed cases of […]

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MICHAEL WOLSEY: Is a broadcaster really worth 10 times more than a nurse?

By Kilkenny Now 27th January 2021 0

RTE paid Ryan Tubridy €495,000 in 2019. A senior staff nurse in a public hospital earns  €48,736 a year. The national broadcaster paid the money to a company called Tuttle Productions for the services of Mr Tubridy, according to figures released last week. In 2019, RTE paid €450,00 to a company called What Next Productions […]