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Man killed by falling tree while clearing debris caused by Storm Eunice

By Kilkenny Now 18th February 2022 0

A man has died after he was struck by a falling tree while working to clear debris caused by Storm Eunice. The incident happened in the Ballythomas area of county Wexford late this morning. It is understood the man, who is reported to have been aged in his 50s, was working with a colleague clearing […]

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Car-azy canine gives Garda paws for thought

By Kilkenny Now 18th February 2022 0

This Garda was clearing barking up the wrong tree if he was looking to dish out some ruff justice to this car-loving canine. Waterford-based officer Joe Costello looked happy enough that his new furry friend was complying with road traffic provisions when he stopped for a chat while on duty in the city.

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KILKENNY WEATHER: ‘Rain, sleet and snow’ to follow in wake of Storm Eunice

By Kilkenny Now 18th February 2022 0

Met Éireann has wanred of “very windy or stormy” weather over Kilkenny and the rest of the country today as Ireland feels the impact of Storm Eunice. A weather alert will remain in place until 11am, and the national forecaster warned of further falls of rain, sleet and snow throughout the day, with “blizzard-like conditions […]

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WEATHER WARNING: Orange alert issued for Kilkenny as Storm Eunice approaches

By Kilkenny Now 17th February 2022 0

An orange weather alert has been issued for Kilkenny as Storm Eunice approaches tonight. The storm warning issued by Met Éireann will take effect at 3am and remains in place until 11am tomorrow. Four counties – Cork, Kerry, Clare and neighbouring Waterford – have been upgraded to a red storm alert. The chair of the […]

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LATEST: Mask rule in shops and public places to end – NPHET

By Kilkenny Now 17th February 2022 2

The National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) has agreed the requirement to wear masks in most areas should end. The recommendation, which is likely to be accepted by Government, mean mandated mask wearing will no longer apply in schools, on public transport, taxis, in retail premises and in public offices. It would also no longer […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 17th February 2022 0

Roberta (Bertie) DUNPHY (née White) ‘Echoes’, The Green, Ballyragget Roberta (Bertie) Dunphy (Nee White), died 16th February 2022, surrounded by the loving staff in the SMU unit at St. Lukes Hospital, Kilkenny. Deeply regretted by Her loving husband Jack, children Juanita Dwayne and Zita, daughter-in-law Marie, Grandchildren Alex, Oscar, Muireann, Lucy and

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Three arrested over brawl in Kilkenny city-centre

By Kilkenny Now 17th February 2022 0

Three suspects have been arrested in connection with a street fight that erupted in Kiklenny city-centre recently. They were detained in local Garda station and questioned in relation to an incident, which was widely shared on social media, which occurred on John Street in the early hours of Sunday, February 6. The suspects were released […]

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Kilkenny TD hits out at ‘Green tactics’ and calls for road projects to drive on

By Kilkenny Now 17th February 2022 0

Kilkenny TD John McGuinness has urged Taoiseach Micheál Martin to drive on with vital road projects, including plans for the N24 motorway which would cut through the south of the county. The outspoken Fianna Fáil TD made the remarks as his party’s meeting of Oireachtas members last night, according to the Irish Times. In a […]

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L-driver with no insurance clocked doing 154km/h on busy Kilkenny road

By Kilkenny Now 16th February 2022 0

An unaccompanied leader driver who had no insurance had their car seized after they were speeding on a Kilkenny motorway. The motorist was pulled over by members of the Thomastown Road Policing Unit after they were clocked doing 154km/h on the M9 on Monday. A local Garda spokesperson confirmed: “Driver was an unaccompanied learner permit […]

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‘Families need action now’ – Kilkenny TD calls for ‘cost of living’ cash payments

By Kilkenny Now 16th February 2022 0

A Kilkenny TD has called for people to be given a ‘cost of living’ cash payment to combat rampant inflation. Deputy Kathleen Funchion said that while the Government’s €100 energy credit “is better than nothing”, it does not go far enough. Her party is instead calling for people earning up to €30,000 to be given […]