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WINE O’CLOCK: A sweet, rich winner to end your dinner

By Kilkenny Now 30th October 2020 0

In 1698, eight years after the Battle of the Boyne, English kings had grown tired of fighting each other and went to war with France. The French, unsportingly, stopped sending their wine to England and the English, resourcefully, looked for another supply. They found it in Portugal’s Duroro Valley but the wine did not travel […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 30th October 2020 0

Michael CLINTON Newhouse, Thomastown, Kilkenny/Lucan, Dublin Clinton (“Glendine Cottage”, Newhouse, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny and formerly of Millbank, Lucan, Co. Dublin) 29th October 2020, peacefully, in the wonderful care of the staff at Gowran Abbey Nursing Home, Michael, predeceased by his loving wife Breda and daughters Margaret and Kim, beloved father of

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ORANGE ALERT: Batten down the hatches – Kilkenny to be battered by 130kph gales as Storm Aiden unleashes fury

By Kilkenny Now 30th October 2020 0

Kilkenny is set to be battered by winds of up to 130kph tomorrow as the first storm of the season is set to hit the south of Ireland. Met Éireann has issued a Status Orange Wind Warning, which it expects to hit Kilkenny early tomorrow morning. The weather system is associated with what is being […]

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Feature film set in historic Kilkenny city wins prestigious international award

By Kilkenny Now 30th October 2020 0

The latest offering from Kilkenny’s world renowned animation studio Cartoon Saloon has picked up the first of what is suspected to be many awards – just days before the film goes on general release. The prestigious American Film Institute annual festival AFI-Fest held their awards ceremony over the weekend in Los Angeles, with Cartoon Saloon’s […]

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Class news as Kilkenny school gets green light to build major new extension

By Kilkenny Now 30th October 2020 0

A Kilkenny national school has been granted approval to build a major new extension that will significantly enhance its existing facilities. The Board of Management of Our Lady of Lourdes National School in Slieverue applied to Kilkenny County Council in August for permission to build a large extension onto the existing school building. After considering […]

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HALLOWEEN WEATHER: Kilkenny’s in for some scary weather this weekend …

By Kilkenny Now 30th October 2020 0

This is one Halloween when everyone is being urged to stay indoors. But if you’re a fan of the traditional fright night you can at least console yourself that you really are better off not venturing outside as some pretty scary weather has been forecast for the weekend. Met Éireann has issued a weather advisory […]

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Exciting new plans to expand one of Kilkenny’s most popular tourist attractions

By Kilkenny Now 29th October 2020 0

One of Kilkenny’s most popular tourist destinations has unveiled exciting new plans to expand its facilities. Castlecomer Discovery Park, the not-for-profit park developed by the people of the town, is looking to upgrade some of the facilities at the park and create some new structures. The group behind the park, Castlecomer Demense Company Limited, has […]

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LATEST: Kilkenny among 866 new cases of virus as six further deaths confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 29th October 2020 0

A further six people have died after contracting the coronavirus as 866 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening. The overall death toll as a result of the virus now stands at 1,902. There are now 60,297 confirmed cases of Covid-19 across the country, according to the latest daily briefing from the National Public […]

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Ciao bella! Renowned Kilkenny restuarant transforms into new pop-up market

By Kilkenny Now 29th October 2020 0

Award-winning Kilkenny restaurant La Rivista is adapting to the challenges posed by the pandemic. The popular local eaterie has transformed its Parliament Street restaurant to a pop-up market and, from tomorrow, will be selling its quality Italian produce and seasonal dishes directly to customers. The new pop-up market, which opens from 11am Friday to Sunday, […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 29th October 2020 0

Elizabeth (Betty) BRENNAN (née Tynan) Bonnettstown Elizabeth (Betty) Brennan (née Tynan) Bonnettstown, Kilkenny, October 27th 2020 (peacefully) surrounded by her loving family in the wonderful care of the staff of Castlecomer District Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Billy and loving mother of Margaret, Michael and Liam. Predeceased by her brothers and sister Pat, Larry