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LATEST: No further deaths but 45 new cases, Government to call time on reopening of pubs

By Kilkenny Now 4th August 2020 0

There has been no further coronavirus-related deaths but 45 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening. It means the overall death toll as a result of the virus remains at 1,763. There are now 26,253 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Ireland, according to the latest daily briefing from the Naitonal Public Health Emergency Team […]

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Digital drive: Surge in new Kilkenny website registrations as businesses move online

By Kilkenny Now 4th August 2020 0

County Kilkenny experienced 470 new .ie domain registrations in the first half of 2020 as businesses move online in response to Covid-19 pandemic. This represents a significant 6% year-on-year increase in .ie domain registrations in the county, according to the new IE Domain Registry report. There were 20,577 new .ie domain registrations in Leinster, up […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 4th August 2020 0

Sheila HOLDEN (née Reddy) Chapel Gate, Kilmacow, Kilkenny/Waterford Seila Holden nee Reddy Late of Chapel Gate, Kilmacow, Co. Kilkenny. Died 31st July 2020. Deeply regretted by her daughters Valerie and Vivienne, sons Anthony and Ger, grandchildren Jessica, Evan, Michael, Alex, Abby and Aidan, daughter-in-law, sons-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

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‘You have to talk to your children’ – Kilkenny campaigner Vicky reveals candid conversations with kids about her terminal diagnosis

By Kilkenny Now 4th August 2020 0

Kilkenny mother and cervical cancer campaigner Vicky Phelan has revealed how she has openly discussed her terminal diagnosis with her children, In a moving interview in today’s Irish Times, Vicky also candidly reveals that she didn’t expect parenthood to be “as hard as it is”, adding: “I’ll never forget the pain of giving birth. You can […]

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Book of Condolence for John Hume opens at Kilkenny City Hall

By Kilkenny Now 4th August 2020 0

The people of Kilkenny will be able to pay their own respects to Noble Laureate John Hume, who passed away yesterday. Kilkenny County Council has annoucned it is opening of a Book of Condolences for the former SDLP leader at City Hall this morning. The former civil rights leader, MP and MEP who is credited […]

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First Kilkenny towns and villages to benefit from Covid support funding

By Kilkenny Now 4th August 2020 0

Three Kilkenny towns and villages have received €81,000 in new funding to help them to adapt in the wake of the pandemic. They are among 106 towns and villages across the country that will benefit immediately from €2.8 million in funding under the enhanced Town and Village Renewal Scheme. Castlecomer, Inistioge (pictured) and Callan are […]

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Growing Kilkenny school unveils plans for large new extension

By Kilkenny Now 4th August 2020 0

A county Kilkenny primary school is looking to build an extension to create extra space for its students and for special learning. The Board of Management of St Patricks National School, Strangsmills, Kilmacow has sought permission from the local authority to build a large extension onto the existing school building. The proposed extension comprises a […]

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‘Silent and empty’ – Gardai thank public as Kilkenny’s beautiful streets fall quiet

By Kilkenny Now 3rd August 2020 0

The streets of Kilkenny city on the August Bank Holiday weekend are usually alive with the sights and sounds of revellers enjoying themsleves, especially at night. But as these pictures taken by local gardai show, the beautiful Marble City was “silent and empty” last night. Strange times indeed, but Kilkenny gardai took to social media […]

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LATEST: 46 new cases confirmed, HSE urges young people to ‘have sex online’ to limit spread of virus

By Kilkenny Now 3rd August 2020 0

There has been no further coronavirus related deaths but 46 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening. It means the death toll as a result of the virus remains at 1,763. There are now 26,208 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the Republic, 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 3rd August 2020 0

Mary FLAHAVAN (née Hoynes) Kilnagrange, Kilmacthomas, Waterford/Glenmore, Kilkenny Flahavan (nee Hoynes) Kilnagrange, Kilmacthomas, Co. Waterford & late of Glenmore, Co Kilkenny. Mary, who passed away peacefully at her home on 1st August 2020, surrounded by family and loved ones. Mary will be deeply regretted by her husband John, children Annie, James, Johnny, Tom,