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Relief as Minister vows hospital that treats Kilkenny’s elderly will reopen

By Kilkenny Now 7th August 2020 0

Health Minister Stepehen Donnelly has promised that a local hospital with an excellent reputation for caring for many elderly Kilkenny people will reopen, campaigners have revealed. St Brigid’s Hospital in Carrick-on-Suir was transformed into a convalescence facility for patients affected by Covid-19 in April. But the hospital closed the following month, fuelling fears

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Anti-racism rally to take place in Kilkenny this weekend

By Kilkenny Now 7th August 2020 0

A multicultural event celebrating diversity will take place in Kilkenny city at 2pm this Sunday. The event at Kilkenny Castle Parade is being staged by United Against Racism Kilkenny. Organisers said the event will showcase “a fantastic selection of local talent”, including Liam Regan from the Carlow Poetry Society, the House Of Fleek dance group, […]

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Blooming annoying: Green fingered thief makes off with garden ornaments from county Kilkenny home

By Kilkenny Now 6th August 2020 0

Gardai are on the lookout for a light-fingered thief they believe may have green-fingers. Two black cast iron flowerpots were stolen from outside a house in Garryduff, Gowran between 6pm on Monday and 10am on Tuesday. The homeowner noticed the heavy flowerpots had vanished when they left their house Tuesday morning and reported it to […]

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Five new deaths as GPs report large increase in people asking for tests

By Kilkenny Now 6th August 2020 0

There were five death from Covid-19 in the Republic of Ireland in the last 24 hours, the HSE said this evening. GPs have reported a large increase in the number of patients seeking referral for Covid-19 testing since the August bank holiday weekend. The online resource for GPs, GPbuddy.ie, has been asking doctors to monitor […]

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It’s open! Ribbon officially cut on new Butler Gallery in Kilkenny city

By Kilkenny Now 6th August 2020 0

Picture perfect … the ribbon has officially been cut on the new Butler Gallery in Kilkenny city following a ceremony today. The gallery will now open its doors to members of the public tomorrow following its move from Kilkenny Castle to Evans’ Home on John’s Quay in the centre of the city. Attendees at the […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 6th August 2020 0

Desmond (Des) BEATTIE Aylesbury, Kilkenny City, Kilkenny / Westport, Mayo Beattie, Desmond (Des) (8 Aylesbury, Kilkenny and formerly of Westport, Co. Mayo) 2nd August 2020, peacefully, at Castlecomer District Hospital, beloved husband of Rita and loving father of Anne Marie, Charlotte and Adrian, sadly missed by his wife and family, sister Joan, sons-in-law,

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Further delays in delivery of second Cath Lab for the South East – report

By Kilkenny Now 6th August 2020 0

The delivery of a second Cath lab in the South East region at the University Hospital Waterford (UHW) is set to be delayed once more due to Covid-19. A report in today’s Irish Independent reveals it has seen a briefing prepared by officials in the Department of Health for Health Minister Stephen Donnelly which shows […]

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Fears for Kilkenny jobs as bank announces massive 1,400 cuts

By Kilkenny Now 6th August 2020 0

There are fears over the future of several Kilkenny jobs after Bank of Ireland announced it is to slash its workforce by 1,400. The bank made the announcement after posting its half-yearly results. It said Covid-19 has had a hugely detrimental effect on its business and is set to continue to do so into the […]

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White van man busted: No license, tax or insurance while driving in Kilkenny village

By Kilkenny Now 6th August 2020 0

This white van was seized by gardai over the Bank Holiday weekend after they discovered the driver had no licence, tax or insurance. The vehicle was stopped in Piltown before being towed away after gardai questioned the driver. A local Garda spokesperson said: “Gardaí in Piltown seized this van … They hit the full house […]

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Kilkenny TD calls for ‘extraordinary measures’ to end local workers’ commuter misery

By Kilkenny Now 6th August 2020 0

The days of Kilkenny workers having to commute for long hours to and from their office should be numbered, a local TD has said. Deputy John Paul Phelan said the experience of remote working – forced upon many employees as a result of the pandemic – provides a unique opportunity to create a far better […]