News

Kilkenny gardai make surprise discovery after catching driver who tried to turn away from checkpoint

By Kilkenny Now 18th September 2020 0

A hapless rogue motorist was caught red handed by Kilkenny gardai after he tried to turn away from a checkpoint because he wasn’t wearing a seatbelt. And when he was pulled over, officers checked his details on the Garda Mobility App and discovered he was a disqualified driver with an outstanding warrant. To make matters […]

News

Cycle of crime continues as yet another bike stolen in Kilkenny city

By Kilkenny Now 18th September 2020 0

Gardai are investigating the theft of yet another bicycle in Kilkenny city. This red Apollo mountain bike with white and silver markings on the cross-frame was stolen on Saturday. September 12 from Cootes Lane. Gardai said the bike has now a black saddle. Anyone with information about the theft is asked to contact Kilkenny Garda […]

News Property

Controversial major housing development for Kilkenny city dealt fatal blow

By Kilkenny Now 18th September 2020 0

Controversial plans to build 120 new homes on the site of a formers Bishop’s Palace in Kilkenny have been rejected. An Bord Pleanála have decided to refuse Torca Developments application to construct 36 houses and 84 apartments at the Sion Hermitage on Sion Road on the outskirts of Kilkenny city. The national planning authority felt […]

Business News

WEEKEND WEATHER: Good news if you’re planning to venture outdoors in Kilkenny this weekend

By Kilkenny Now 18th September 2020 0

After a glorious Autumn week, Kilkenny is set to enjoy three more lovely days before the cold begins to move in across the country. Met Éireann said today will be another dry and mostly sunny day with early fog patches clearing during the morning and highest afternoon temperatures of between 16 to 21 degrees. And […]

News

Work van and more than €3,000 of tools stolen in Kilkenny town overnight

By Kilkenny Now 17th September 2020 0

A work van containing expensive machinery was stolen from a county Kilkenny town overnight. The red ford van with a 10-D registration, was stolen from outside a house in Urlingford between 11pm on Tuesday and 8am on Wednesday morning. A power washer worth over €3,000 and a large amount of work tools were in the […]

Business News

LATEST: Kilkenny among 240 new cases of virus, six countries removed from travel ‘Green List’

By Kilkenny Now 17th September 2020 Post a comment

One more person has died after contracting the coronavirus as 240 more cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening. It brings the overall death toll as a result of the virus to 1,789. There are now 32,023 confirmed cases of Covid-19 across the country. Kilkenny is among the counties to record new infections, according to […]

News What's On

Kilkenny pupils receive special gift to mark Culture Night’s next chapter

By Kilkenny Now 17th September 2020 Post a comment

Children who attend a Deis school in Kilkenny have received a special gift package of new books by leading Irish authors. Pupils at Scoil Naisiunta an Moinin Rua will benefit from a new Arts Council initiative to ensure as many people as possible can experience Culture Night, which takes place tomorrow, September 18. As part […]

News

REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 17th September 2020 0

Martha DAVIN (née Kelly) Kilfera Martha Davin (née Kelly), (Kilfera, Co. Kilkenny) September 16th 2020 at Mount Carmel Care Home, Callan, Co. Kilkenny. Beloved mother of Kieran. She will be sadly missed by her son, daughter-in-law Lesley, grandchildren Mackenzie, Harrison and Cillian, her extended family and friends. Due to government guidelines regarding public gatherings

Business News

Some homes and businesses in Kilkenny city without water after main burst

By Kilkenny Now 17th September 2020 0

Homes and businesses in an area of Kilkenny city are without water after a main burst this morning. Kilkenny County Council confirmed the water outage affects the College Road area. The local authority said normal supplies should be returned by 3pm. Irish Water and the council said they “apologise for any inconvenience caused”.

News Sport

THROW-IN: The complete guide to all your Kilkenny GAA fixtures

By Kilkenny Now 17th September 2020 0

Saturday, September 19 J.J. Kavanagh and Sons Junior Hurling Championship, (Semi Finals) Piltown V Dicksboro 13:30, Venue: UPMC Nowlan Park, Emeralds V Conahy Shamrocks 16:30, Venue: UPMC Nowlan Park Duggan Steel Under-13 A Hurling Championship (Semi Final) Erins Own V Dicksboro 17:00, Venue: Jenkinstown, James Stephens V O’Loughlin Gaels 17:00, Venue: Palmerstown