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One person dies as 24 new cases confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 25th July 2020 0

There was one 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 1,764 while the number of confirmed cases has now reached 25,869 after another 24 were diagnosed. Over 15.8 million people have been infected by Covid-19 globally with […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 25th July 2020 0

Calvin Walsh Smithstown, Tullogher, Kilkenny Beloved son of Walter and Kathleen, much loved brother of Selina, Louise, Michael, Melinda, Lorraine, Adeline, Trevor, Cathriona, Charlotte, Roisín, Leanne, Serena and the late Tyrone and Graham, sadly missed by his loving parents, sisters, brothers, grandfather Gerry, nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, aunts,

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Pandemic having a detrimental effect on house building in Kilkenny – report

By Kilkenny Now 25th July 2020 0

Just 323 dwellings were added to Kilkenny’s residential building stock in twelve months to June 2020, a new report has revealed. The latest GeoView Residential Buildings Report released by GeoDirectory and EY-DKM shows there are 278 residential buildings currently under construction in Kilkenny, while the percentage of unoccupied residential units in the county

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Covid cover: Over 700 Kilkenny businesses get €3 million in restart grants

By Kilkenny Now 25th July 2020 0

More than 700 local businesses have been issued with €3 million in re-start grants from Kilkenny County Council, latest figures reveal. The grant, which opened for applications on May 22, is available to all businesses that operate from a commercially rateable premises, subject to eligibility criteria. The grant is a contribution towards the cost of […]

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A step in the right direction: Progress on Kilkenny’s ‘Road of Death’ as design consultants appointed

By Kilkenny Now 24th July 2020 0

A major step has been taken today in the delivery of upgrades to a road in county Kilkenny known locally as the ‘Road of Death’. Kilkenny County Council has announced the appointment of a design consultants team appointed to N24 Waterford to Cahir Roads Project. This scheme is intended to rectify the problems on the […]

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No further deaths as 20 new cases confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 24th July 2020 0

There were no new deaths from Covid-19 in the Republic of Ireland, the HSE said this evening. The total death toll here is now 1,763 while the number of confirmed cases has now reached 25,845 after another 20 were diagnosed. In the North, there have been no further coronavirus deaths recorded for an 11th consecutive […]

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Whistle while you work: Lockdown sees Kilkenny commuters save 69 hours by staying at home

By Kilkenny Now 24th July 2020 Post a comment

Remote workers in Kilkenny have gained 69 hours of extra time by not commuting to work during the Covid-19 crisis a new report has revealed. The figures come from a new study by Chill Insurance who analysed the Central Statistics Office’s data about the average commute time per county. It found the average commute time […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 24th July 2020 0

Hannah DAVIN (née Quinlan) Dean Cavanagh Place, Kilkenny City, Kilkenny Hannah Davin (nee Quinlan) (Dean Cavanagh Place, Kilkenny) July 21st 2020 (unexpectedly) at St. Luke’s Hospital. Predeceased by her husband Sean and daughter-in-law Catherine. Beloved mother of Ned, Irene and Sharon. She will be sadly missed by her son, daughters, brothers, sisters, grandchildren

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A sort of homecoming: Kilkenny woman lands top job in healthcare provider’s new HQ in city

By Kilkenny Now 24th July 2020 0

A Kilkenny woman has been appointed to head up a global technology operations centre for healthcare giant UPMC in her native city. Joanne Fanning has been appointed chief information officer at UPMC in Ireland and head of the new UPMC Global Technology Operations Centre, which opens soon at MacDonagh Junction. Ms Fanning brings a wealth […]

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Fill up for €15: Applegreen offering low fuel prices for it birthday but Kilkenny motorists have to be quick

By Kilkenny Now 24th July 2020 Post a comment

Fancy filling up your car for as little as €15, well Kilkenny residents might just get a chance to do that today. To celebrate their birthday on July 24, Applegreen is offering fuel at an unbelievable price of.247c per litre today. The company has selected 24 stores around the country that will be offering the […]