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LATEST: Six new cases of virus in Kilkenny as five further deaths confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 26th September 2020 Post a comment

Five more people have died after contracting the coronavirus 248 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening. The overall death toll as a result of the virus now stands at 1,802. There are now 34,560 confirmed cases of Covid-19 across the country, according to the latest daily briefing from the National Public Health Emergency […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 26th September 2020 0

Michael DAVIS  Westcourt, Callan Davis, Michael, Westcourt, Callan, Co Kilkenny and formerly of UK, on September 25th, 2020. Mike died peacefully at his home, in the presence of his loving partner Gearldine. Mike will be missed by his partner Gearldine, his daughters Leanne and Carrie, his son-in-law Tom, Carrie’s partner Caroline, grandchildren Theo and Rowan, […]

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Lost dogs found wandering near county Kilkenny motorway

By Kilkenny Now 26th September 2020 0

These beautiful dogs were taken into custody after saw them wandering close to the motorway in county Kilkenny. The driver stopped the car after they saw the animals near the M9 at Paulstown on Thursday before taking them to Carlow Garda Station. Anyone who knows the dogs or their owner is asked to contact 059 […]

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Wow! Kilkenny’s new skate park emerges from rubble of city’s old brewery site

By Kilkenny Now 26th September 2020 0

The first signs of life at one of the largest developments ever planned in Kilkenny have emerged as work on a new skate park for the city has begun. Kilkenny County Council has just released pictures of works in progress at the Abbey Quarter (formerly Smithwick’s Brewery site) – and the first element under construction […]

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Masked thieves caught drilling into side of van parked on busy Kilkenny street

By Kilkenny Now 26th September 2020 0

A van owner returned to where his vehicle was parked in Kilkenny city to discover a masked man drilling into the side of his white Volkswagon Transporter as an accomplice stood watch nearby. The shocking incident occurred on Ormonde Street between 8.30pm and 9pm on Thursday. A local Garda spokesperson told KilkennyNow.ie: “The owner of […]

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LATEST: 326 new cases of virus as Taoiseach warns of city-wide lockdowns

By Kilkenny Now 25th September 2020 0

There has been no further coronavirus related deaths but 326 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening. The overall death toll as a result of the virus remains at 1,797. There are now 34,315 confirmed cases of Covid-19 across the country, according to the latest daily briefing from the National Public Health Emergency Team […]

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WINE O’CLOCK: Nice label … and the wine ‘s not bad either

By Kilkenny Now 25th September 2020 0

It’s easy to spot Portuguese wines on the shelves of supermarkets and off-licences. They are the bottles with the nicest labels, colourful and artistic. But, like books and covers, you shouldn’t judge a wine by its label. With the exception of their wonderful Ports, the reputation of Portuguese wines has been for pleasant rather than […]

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Make Way Day: Kilkenny people with disabilities have their say

By Kilkenny Now 25th September 2020 0

Kilkenny Council and local gardai have backed a special awareness day taking place today for people with disabilities and mobility needs. ‘Make Way Day’ is a campaign that brings the disability and wider community together to consider the needs of people with disabilities in the public spaces we all share, such as footpaths and roads. […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 25th September 2020 0

Dennis FEEHAN Grennan, Attanagh, Laois/Kilkenny Peacefully, at his residence. Predeceased by his brother Paddy and sister Anne. Dearly loved husband of Brigid and father of Marie, Sarah, Annette, Denis, John, Padraic, Brian and Leo. Adored grandfather to his beloved grandchildren Donnacha, Roisin, Jack, John, Amelia, Rebecca, Alex, Ben, Laura, Chloe and Finn. Deeply

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‘Parents feel let down’ – Kilkenny TD unveils campaign to cut cripping childcare costs

By Kilkenny Now 25th September 2020 0

A Kilkenny TD today launched a new campaign to lower childcare fees. Deputy Kathleen Funchion, Sinn Féin’s frontbench spokesperson on children, has put out a call to parents to fill out her online survey and email their childcare stories, which she will collate in a dossier and present to the Government in a bid to […]