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LATEST: 87 new cases of virus in Kilkenny amid record surge in infections

By Kilkenny Now 2nd January 2021 0

A further four people have died after contracting the coronavirus as 3,394 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening. It brings the overall death toll as a result of the virus to 2,252. There has now been 96,926 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 2nd January 2021 0

Michael Patrick BOWDEN Ballygooney, Gathabaun The death has occurred of Michael Patrick Bowden, formerly of Ballygooney, Gathabawn, Co Kilkenny and lately of Forest Hill, London. He peacefully passed away in Lewisham Hospital, London surrounded by his loving family on 30 December 2020. Pre-deceased by his brothers Patrick, Nicholas and John and sister Alice. He will […]

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Cov-idiots! Revellers caught drinking in illegal shebeen in breach of regulations

By Kilkenny Now 2nd January 2021 0

Gardai have uncovered another illegal shebeen after catching several people inside drinking in contravention of the Covid-19 restrictions. Officers discovered the former licensed premises while conducting patrols in Rathkeale, county Limerick, at around 4pm yesterday. A Garda spokesperson confirmed: “Gardaí were alerted to activity at the rear of a former licensed

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‘Go with your good gut instinct’ – Kilkenny health and nutrition expert publishes free book to help people stay healthy and happy during New Year lockdown

By Kilkenny Now 2nd January 2021 Post a comment

An award-winning health and nutrition expert has published a free new online book to help people to get in shape as the country enters another lockdown. As Ireland begins 2021 under the full Level 5 restrictions, with movements curtailed and gyms closed, Laura Warren of Elite Living Nutrition says maintaining a healthy diet has never […]

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Drink driver with no licence or insurance was SEVEN times over limit when stopped in Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 1st January 2021 0

A rogue driver was caught seven times over the legal alcohol limit and had no licence or insurance when he was stopped by gardai in Kilkenny. Gardai arrested the motorist after they carried out a roadside breath test in the city yesterday afternoon. A local Garda spokesperson confirmed: “Driver had no licence or insurance and […]

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LATEST: Kilkenny among 1,754 new cases of virus as 11 further deaths confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 1st January 2021 0

A further 11 people have died after contracting the coronavirus as 1,754 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening. It brings the overall death toll as a result of the virus to  2,248. There has now been 93,532 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 1st January 2021 0

Breda BUTLER-DAVIS (née Quinn) Leapstown, Ballyfoyle, Kilkenny/Clonmellon, Westmeath Butler-Davis (nee Quinn) (Leapstown, Ballyfoyle, Co. Kilkenny and formerly of Clonmellon, Co. Westmeath), 31st December 2020, peacefully at St. Luke’s Hospital, Breda, beloved wife of Ron and much loved mother of Leanne and Gregory, sadly missed by her loving family, sisters

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Have the conversation: Kilkenny people urged to consider organ donation in 2021

By Kilkenny Now 1st January 2021 0

People in Kilkenny are being asked to have that difficult conversation with loved ones and consider becoming an organ donor as we head into 2021. The Health Service Executive (HSE) and Organ Donation and Transplant Ireland (ODTI) are urging people to consider making donating an organ, which could save someone else’s life. Around 500 people […]

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The mast resort: Developers challenge council’s refusal to allow giant telecoms tower in Kilkenny village

By Kilkenny Now 31st December 2020 Post a comment

A telecoms company has appealed the decision by Kilkenny Council to refuse planning permission for a 50ft high mast near the centre of a local village. On October Eircom Limited sought permission to erect a 16-metre-high, free-standing communications mast close to the centre of Kells. Earlier this month Kilkenny Council planners ruled the development would […]

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LATEST: Kilkenny among 1,620 new cases of virus as 12 further deaths confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 31st December 2020 0

A further 12 people have died after contracting the coronavirus as 1,620 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening. It brings the overall death toll as a result of the virus to 2,237. There has now been 91,170 confirmed cases of Covid-19 across the country, according to the latest daily briefing from the National […]