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BREAKING: 28 Covid-19 related deaths among 3,955 new cases of virus

By Kilkenny Now 14th January 2021 0

There have been 28 Covid-19 related deaths recorded this evening, while 3,955 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed. It brings the overall death toll as a result of the virus to 2,460. There have now been 163,144 confirmed cases of Covid-19 across the country, according to the latest daily briefing from the National Public Health […]

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Just the Tonic: New local radio programme to provide relief for Kilkenny’s elderly

By Kilkenny Now 14th January 2021 0

A campaign to assist Kilkenny’s older generation to get through the next few months of Covid-19 restrictions is being launched this evening. Kilkenny County Council and local radio station KCLR have joined forces to launch a new programme called The Tonic, which is broadcast for the first time at 6pm tonight. The show is part […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 14th January 2021 0

Patrick (Paddy) CURRAN  Hoodsgrove, Rosbercon, New Ross Curran: Hoodsgrove, Rosbercon, New Ross, Co Kilkenny. 12th January 2021 Paddy aged 89, predeceased by his parents Jack & Rita and brother Mick. Beloved husband of Stasia, father of John, Pat, Ger, Marita, Helen & the late Micky. Deeply regretted by his loving family sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law,

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Kilkenny hero who helped save kids from drowning now seeks help to save her dad

By Kilkenny Now 14th January 2021 0

By Jayde Maher  A young Kilkenny woman who helped save a father and four children from drowning is appealing for the public’s help to raise funds to pay for her father’s live-saving surgery. Aisling Hickman-Fitzpatrick, along with her partner and friend, dived into the River Nore in Thomastown last summer after she saw the children […]

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Supermarket giant announces new jobs for Kilkenny stores

By Kilkenny Now 14th January 2021 0

A supermarket giant is creating a new jobs at its stories in Kilkenny city and county. German retailer Aldi has confirmed it will create up to 22 jobs in Kilkenny as part of a plan to increase its overall headcount by 1,050 nationwide. Aldi currently has five stores in county Kilkenny, with plans for a […]

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Almost half of Kilkenny’s train services stopped in their tracks

By Kilkenny Now 14th January 2021 0

Train services to and from Kilkenny have been severely curtailed with almost half of all services cancelled for the foreseeable future. Irish Rail is operating a greatly reduced schedule to and from MacDonagh Junction and Thomastown stations in response to the more stringent level 5 restrictions recently announced by Government. It has reduced the 14 […]

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Council to rule on plans for new religious cultural centre in Kilkenny city

By Kilkenny Now 14th January 2021 Post a comment

A decision on whether a religious group can build an education and cultural centre in Kilkenny city is expected to be made this week. The Kilkenny Christian Centre is hoping to get approval for its plans for a new building on the site of the former Kilkenny Stoves showroom on Dean Street. Plans for the […]

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Warning as Kilkenny person falls victim to bank text scam

By Kilkenny Now 13th January 2021 0

Gardai in Kilkenny are investigating a case in which a sum of money was fraudulently taken from a local person’s bank account. The victim received a text from someone falsely claiming to be from their bank asking them to enter their account details. Garda have urged people to never reveal their personal data or bank […]

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BREAKING: 63 Covid-19 related deaths among 3,569 new cases of virus

By Kilkenny Now 13th January 2021 0

There have been 63 Covid-19 related deaths recorded this evening, the highest daily figure since the pandemic began. There were also 3,569 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed this evening. Of the deaths, five of these occurred in November and were recorded this week, while one occurred in December. It brings the overall death toll as […]

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MICHAEL WOLSEY: Why I won’t raise a glass to Pussyfoot Donnelly

By Kilkenny Now 13th January 2021 0

Before America introduced national prohibition in 1920, an anti-drink campaigner by the name of Pussyfoot Johnson attempted to bring it in state by state. If he couldn’t persuade a state’s legislators to order a total ban on the sale of alcohol he would aim for minor restrictions designed to make drinking as unpleasant and difficult […]