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Objection stalls popular Kilkenny pub’s plans to create outdoor dining area

By Kilkenny Now 13th November 2020 0

Plans to create an outdoor dining area at a well-known county Kilkenny pub have been put on ice. Last month Kilkenny County Council approved Torca Developments’ plans to transform an outdoor area at Carroll’s Public House, a protected structure in the centre of Thomastown. However, a member of a residents’ group living in the area […]

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WEATHER FORECAST: Kilkenny could be thunderstruck this weekend as hail and heavy showers hit

By Kilkenny Now 13th November 2020 0

Met Éireann has warned we could be hit with hail and even some thunderstorms this weekend. But they said brighter days are looming early next week, with mild temperatures and even the chance of some rare winter sunshine. It will be dry and bright in many places today, with occasional showers later this evening but […]

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Suspected drug dealer arrested after raid on house in Kilkenny village

By Kilkenny Now 12th November 2020 0

A man has been arrested after a drugs seizure in county Kilkenny. The arrest came after gardai swooped on a private residence in the Cuffesgrange area on Wednesday and seized around €1,300 worth of cannabis herb and resin. A quantity of ‘magic mushrooms’ were also discovered in the raid. The suspect, who is in his […]

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Suspected drug dealer arrested after raid on house in Kilkenny village

By Kilkenny Now 12th November 2020 0

A man has been arrested after a drugs seizure in county Kilkenny. The arrest came after gardai swooped on a private residence in the Cuffesgrange area on Wednesday and seized around €1,300 worth of cannabis herb and resin. A quantity of ‘magic mushrooms’ were also discovered in the raid. The suspect, who is in his […]

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SPONSORED: Kimberley Walsh unveils new collection for Regatta Great Outdoors

By Kilkenny Now 12th November 2020 10

Singer, actor, presenter and all-round superwoman Kimberley Walsh is ready to get outdoors in her brand-new collection of coats and jackets with Regatta Great Outdoors. As glam as they are practical, the new Autumn Winter 2020 campaign is inspired by the old romance of nature and Kimberley’s love of finding the beauty in the little […]

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Hurl or hurley? Kilkenny gives an emphatic response!

By Kilkenny Now 12th November 2020 0

Is it a hurley or a hurl? After a serious week of campaigning by All-Stars Lee Chin and Séamus Callanan and over 25,000 votes, the results are in. And it appears – a bit like the US presidential election – the country is split down the middle when it comes to this sporting issue. In […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 12th November 2020 0

Richard (Dick) MOORE Johnswell Road, Kilkenny City/Bagenalstown, Carlow Richard (Dick) Moore, Johnswell Road, Kilkenny and formerly of Kilcarrig, Bagenalstown, Co. Carlow, passed away peacefully on November 10th, 2020. Richard (Dick) beloved husband of Margaret (Peggy) and much loved father of Fionnuala, Annette, Ide & Niall. Deeply regretted by his sons-in-law Pat,

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High there! Drug drivers nabbed by gardai on Kilkenny roads

By Kilkenny Now 12th November 2020 0

Two motorists tested positive for cannabis after they were stopped on local roads in recent days. Gardai confirmed drivers in Kilkenny and Thomastown districts tested positive for the drug after they were subjected to road side oral fliud tests. A third driver stopped in neighbouring Carlow also tested positive for cannabis. A local Garda spokersperson […]

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Cash, drugs and designer goods seized during raids in Carlow and Dublin

By Kilkenny Now 12th November 2020 0

Designer goods, drugs and a quantitiy of cash were seized during a planned Garda search operation in neighbouring Carlow and Dublin this morning. The operation was carried out by the Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB), with the assistance of the Garda Emergency Response Unit (ERU) and local gardaí. A local Garda spokesperson said: “Four premises were […]

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Get in! Kilkenny star has chance to shine on one of world’s biggest football stages

By Kilkenny Now 12th November 2020 0

Kilkenny’s Seanie Maguire has been called up to the Republic of Ireland’s senior panel and could get the chance to showcase his talent at Wembley Stadium this evening. New Irish manager Stephen Kenny called up the Preston North End striker after two of his key players were forced to pull out of the squad. Brighton’s […]