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Setback for plans to transform historic Kilkenny Georgian house into spiritual retreat

By Kilkenny Now 1st October 2020 0

A decision on whether to allow a beautiful Kilkenny Georgian house with a storied history stretching back to the 18th century to be transformed into a spiritual retreat has been put back for a second time. The Seraph Foundation, owners of Kilfane House on the Kilfane Demense outside Thomastown and the 79 acres of land […]

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LATEST: Four deaths and 442 more cases of virus as new restrictions on house visits for entire country loom

By Kilkenny Now 1st October 2020 0

Four more people have died after contracting the coronavirus as 442 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening. It brings the overall death toll as a result of the virus to 1,806. There are now 36,597 confirmed cases of Covid-19 across the country. The breakdown of the latest cases are: 170 cases are in […]

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Memo to Kilkenny DIY fans: Go easy with the paint

By Kilkenny Now 1st October 2020 0

There has been a surge in DIY across Waterford with many people working from home or staying home to conform with Covid-19 restrictions. People have been buying a lot of paint – too much paint, according to Waterford City and County Council. It has joined with the local authorities of Kilkenny and Carlow in a […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 1st October 2020 0

Michael CASEY “Avondale” Parkview drive, Kilkenny City/Kildorrery, Cork Michael Casey, “Avondale” Parkview Drive, Kilkenny and formerly Kildorrery Co Cork died peacefully at his residence surrounded by his family. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Gerardine, brothers Paudie and Deggie, sisters-in-law Joan and Catherine, nieces, nephews,

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Plans for new national design centre in Kilkenny town take major step forward

By Kilkenny Now 1st October 2020 0

Plans to convert an iconic county Kilkenny building into a national design centre have taken a major step forward after the local authority put the project out to tender. Kilkenny County Council has given the green light for initial development work for The Sessions House building, formerly the Thomastown Courthouse, on Logan Street in the […]

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THROW-IN: Complete guide to all your local Kilkenny GAA fixtures

By Kilkenny Now 1st October 2020 0

Fri 02 Oct J.J. Kavanagh and Sons Junior Football Championship, (Quarter Final) Muckalee V Tullaroan 20:00, Venue: Muckalee, Sat 03 Oct J.J. Kavanagh and Sons Junior Hurling Championship (Final) Conahy Shamrocks V Dicksboro 15:30, , Venue: UPMC Nowlan Park J.J. Kavanagh and Sons Senior Football Championship (Quarter Final) James Stephens V Kilmoganny 12:30, Venue: Pairc

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Assisted living community gets green light to significantly expand Kilkenny centre

By Kilkenny Now 1st October 2020 0

A community that helps people with learning difficulties and provides work and independent living facilities has been given the green light to expand one of its Kilkenny centres. Kilkenny County Council has approved plans by the Camphill Community at Jerpoint Barn in Jerpoint Church, Thomastown, to expand its residential training facility by almost 50%. This […]

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Thieves break into vans parked in Kilkenny city and make off with power tools

By Kilkenny Now 1st October 2020 0

Theives broke into two work vans parked in Kilkenny city overnight and stolen valuable power tools. The theft occurred at around 9pm last night. Both vans were parked on the Nuncio Road in the Larchfield area of the city at the time. A local Garda source told KilkennyNow.ie the thieves managed to break into the […]

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Talented Kilkenny man killed in London drugged with ‘devil’s breath’ – court

By Kilkenny Now 30th September 2020 0

A Kilkenny dancer who was allegedly murdered by a couple who wanted to steal his bank cards had huge levels of an incapacitating drug known as ‘devil’s breath’ in his system, a court heard today. Joel Osei (25) and Diana Cristea (18) are on trial in the UK accused of killing Adrian Murphy, who was […]

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LATEST: One further death and 429 new cases of virus, 6,500 students to have marks upgraded over errors

By Kilkenny Now 30th September 2020 0

One more person has died after contracting the coronavirus as 429 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening. It brings the overall death toll as a result of the virus to 1,804. There are now 36,155 confirmed cases of Covid-19 across the country, according to the latest daily briefing from the National Public Health […]