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KILKENNY WEATHER: Big thaw as Met Éireann signals major change on the way

By Kilkenny Now 25th January 2021 0

The bitterly cold weather we’ve experienced in recent days will begin to thaw from tomorrow, but it’s going to get more unsettled as the milder conditions set in. Met Éireann said today will begin very cold, but frost, fog and icy stretches will clear later in the morning. However, Kilkenny will enjoy some sunny spells […]

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‘Putting lives at risk’ – Kilkenny gardai warn illegally parked cars will be impounded

By Kilkenny Now 24th January 2021 0

Kilkenny gardai have warned people who park illegally when visiting amenities within 5km of their homes could have their car impounded. It follows a number of incidents in which illegal parking hindered access for emergency services vehicles. Gardai said this could “put lives at risk”, adding: “As we saw last weekend, people who illegally park […]

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LATEST: Kilkenny among 1,378 new cases of virus as 23 further deaths confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 24th January 2021 0

A further 23 people have died after contracting the coronavirus as 1,378 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening. It brings the overall death toll as a result of the virus to 2,970. There has now been 187,554 confirmed cases of Covid-19 across the country, according to the latest daily briefing from the National […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 24th January 2021 0

Patrick (Paddy) McDONALD Glendine Heights, Castlecomer Road, Kilkenny City/Drumcondra, Dublin McDonald (Glendine Heights, Castlecomer Road, Kilkenny and late of Wellpark Avenue, Drumcondra, Dublin) 24th January 2021, in the wonderful care of the staff at Archersrath Nursing Home, Kilkenny, Patrick (Paddy), pre-deceased by his brother Sean and sister Kitty (Carey), sadly

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Kilkenny businesses urged to avail of Brexit funding

By Kilkenny Now 24th January 2021 0

Kilkenny businesses are being urged to avail of all the supports and grants available as the effects of Brexit begin to kick in. The Government this week restated its commitment to help businesses meet challenges posed by Britain’s decision to quit the EU. As part of the transition, the Government is making grants of up […]

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€200,000 for projects to preserve Kilkenny’s historic buildings and shops

By Kilkenny Now 24th January 2021 0

Kilkenny County Council is making grants available to people to maintain, improve and preserve the heritage and feel of the city and county. The Historic Structure and Historic Shopfront Fund has been extended into next month due to Covid-19 restrictions and the local authority is encouraging local businesses and residents to apply for the funding. […]

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Burglars trash house after breaking into property in Kilkenny town

By Kilkenny Now 23rd January 2021 0

Heatless thieves broke into and a house in a Kilkenny town and completely ransacked the property before fleeing the scene empty handed. The break-in occurred at a house on Old Road, Urlingford sometime between 1pm on Tuesday and midday on Wednesday. The burglars gained entry by forcing open the front door open. But despite turning […]

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LATEST: Kilkenny among 1,910 new cases of virus as 77 further deaths confirmed, vaccine delays ‘put us in a problem’ – Taoiseach

By Kilkenny Now 23rd January 2021 0

A further 77 people have died after contracting the coronavirus as 1,910 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed. It brings the overall death toll as a result of the virus to 2,927. There have now been 186,184 confirmed cases of Covid-19 across the country, according to the latest daily briefing from the National Public Health […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 23rd January 2021 0

Margaret CAFFREY (née Tynan) The Paddocks, Lucan, Dublin/Kilkenny/Kildare Margaret Caffrey (née Tynan), The Paddock, Lucan, Co. Dublin and formerly of Kilkenny and Kildare – 21st January 2021 peacefully in the loving care of all at Dunlavin Nursing Home; Sadly missed by her loving husband David, daughter Caithríona, son John, daughter-in-law Katherine, grandson Ben,

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Radio mobile: Lockdown has dramatic impact on how Kilkenny people tune in

By Kilkenny Now 23rd January 2021 0

Lockdown has been good to the South East’s regional radio station as digital innovations hit the right note with their listeners. Beat 102-103 has recorded an impressive 560% increase in listenership on smartphones and smart speakers such as Alexa, Echo and Siri. The change in working patterns as a result of the Covid restrictions in […]