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Sign of the times: Gardai probe bizarre theft at county Kilkenny junction

By Kilkenny Now 9th August 2020 Post a comment

Gardai are investigating the bizarre theft of a sign post from a junction in county Kilkenny. The sign was removed from the freeflow lane at Glenmore Junction sometime between Monday, July 27 and Friday, July 31. Anyone with information about the theft is asked to contact Thomastown Garda Station on 056 775 4150.  

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SCAM ALERT: Gardai issue fresh ‘vishing’ alert to Kilkenny residents

By Kilkenny Now 8th August 2020 Post a comment

Residents in Kilkenny have been warned to be on the lookout over a fresh ‘vishing’ scam targeting the South East of the country. A post on the Garda Síochána Kilkenny/Carlow Facebook page said fraudsters were calling people looking for their financial details. “We are receiving reports of fraudulent messages seeking peoples financial details via a […]

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One further death as new cases jump by 174

By Kilkenny Now 8th August 2020 36

There was one further death from Covid-19 in the Republic of Ireland in the last 24 hours, the HSE said this evening. The total death toll here is now 1,773 while the number of confirmed cases has now reached 26,644 after another 174 were diagnosed. This is the highest one day rise since in cases […]

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Childline highlights support for Kilkenny children after it reveals 72,000 calls were made during lockdown

By Kilkenny Now 8th August 2020 0

ISPCC  Childline answered over 72,000 online contacts, calls and texts from children and young people in Kilkenny and across Ireland between the week in which schools closed in March and the last week in June. Childline has now welcomed the announcement of plans for children’s return to school later this month in County Kilkenny and […]

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More than €3,000 worth of building equipment stolen from site in county Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 8th August 2020 0

A construction site in county Kilkenny was targeted by thieves earlier this week, who made of with more than €3,000 worth of equipment. The incident happened at a site in Milltown, Graiguenamanagh where a house is currently under construction. Thieves broke in sometime between 11am on Tuesday and 8am on Wednesday and made of with […]

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Kilkenny council submits plans to develop Abbey Quarter site

By Kilkenny Now 7th August 2020 0

The first signs of progress at one of the largest developments ever planned in Kilkenny have moved another step closer after the local authority submitted a planning application to develop part of the Abbey Quarter site. Kilkenny County Council have recently lodged plans with An Bord Pléanala for the proposed development works within the Abbey […]

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Four further deaths as Lockdown 2.0 introduced across three counties

By Kilkenny Now 7th August 2020 0

There were four further deaths from Covid-19 in the Republic of Ireland in the last 24 hours, the HSE said this evening. The total death toll here is now 1,772 while the number of confirmed cases has now reached 26,470 after another 98 were diagnosed. Meanwhile, the Taoiseach Micheal Martin this evening announced a localised […]

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20 Cats answer Brian Cody’s call to support Kilkenny’s recovery

By Kilkenny Now 7th August 2020 0

More than 20 enthusiastic local residents have answered Brian Cody’s call to play their part in supporting Kilkenny’s economic recovery. It follows a recent call out by the legendary hurling coach’s for volunteers to join the Kilkenny Welcome Team. The Welcome Team hit the streets for the first time over the Bank Holiday weekend, decked […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 7th August 2020 0

Tom Wall 21 Cluain Mhuire, Goresbridge, Kilkenny Peacefully at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny. Sadly missed by his loving family, relatives and friends. In line with Covid Restrictions a private wake will take place for family and close friends. Funeral to arrive at The Church of the Assumption, Gowran for Requiem Mass at 11 am on […]

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City slicker: Kilkenny is one of country’s top visitor experiences says leading travel guide

By Kilkenny Now 7th August 2020 0

A trip to Kilkenny is one of the top experiences a visitor to Ireland can do while touring the Emerald Isle according to the world’s premier travel guide. Tripadvisor, the online travel comparison site, has just released its 2020 Traveller’s Choice Awards and the medieval treasures in Kilkenny city ranks third in best visitor experiences […]