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‘Sophisticated’ cannabis operation busted on the Kilkenny border

By Kilkenny Now 23rd July 2020 0

Gardai discovered a “sophisticated cannabis grow house” and seized an amount of the drug during a planned raid in a village on the Kilkenny–Tipperary border. More than €5,000 worth of cannabis plants were recovered during the planned raid on two properties near the village of Ahenny, close to the Slate Quarries. Detectives from Carrick-on-Suir gardai […]

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Dog stolen in Cork recovered in county Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 23rd July 2020 0

A dog stolen in county Cork earlier this year was recovered in county Kilkenny yesterday and has since been reunited with its delighted owners. The beautiful dog called ‘Pop’ was discovered by gardai in Mullinavat and they were able to trace the dog’s owners in Cork who were said to be “thrilled to have her […]

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Steals on wheels: Kilkenny caravan and campervan owners told to up security after gardai report rise in thefts

By Kilkenny Now 22nd July 2020 0

With staycations now becoming all the rage, campervans and caravans have become more attractive to criminals, so much so Kilkenny owners are being urged to take extra security with their mobile vehicles following a huge rise in thefts. Since March of this year, 19 caravans or campervans have been stolen nationally and 43 in all […]

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One person passes away and 17 new cases confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 22nd July 2020 29

There was one death from Covid-19 in the Republic of Ireland, the HSE said this evening. The total death toll here is now 1,754 while the number of confirmed cases has now reached 25,819 after another 17 were diagnosed. Earlier today it was announced that a Dublin doctor had died from Covid-19 three months after […]

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Major search underway after elderly man seen entering River Nore

By Kilkenny Now 22nd July 2020 39

A major search is underway along the River Nore following reports that an elderly man entered the river, KCLR is reporting. Garda Siochana, the Fire Bridgade and a helicopter from the Coast Guard’s fleet are all currently searching the area. According to reports, it is believed he entered the Nore between 2-2.30pm after he was […]

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BREAKING: Kilkenny’s 5-star Mount Juliet Estate named AA Hotel of the Year

By Kilkenny Now 22nd July 2020 0

Kilkenny’s internationally renowned Mount Juliet Estate has been named the AA Hotel of the Year for 2020. It’s just the latest prestigious accolade for the stunning 5-star venue outside Thomastown. The  AA Hotel of the Year award is regarded as one of the highest accolades it is possible for an Irish hotel to receive. The […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 22nd July 2020 Post a comment

Thomas Byrne Rutstown, Ballyfoyle, Kilkenny Thomas Byrne (20th July, 2020) Rutstown, Ballyfoyle & formerly of 3 Kilkenny Road, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. Pre-deceased by his father Tom, brother P.J. Thomas will be sadly missed by his fiancée Emma, mother Sylvia, son Nicky, sisters Mary, Olivia, Tina and Michelle, brothers James and Richard, aunts and uncles, nieces and

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Investigation launched after campervan found in flames in Kilkenny estate

By Kilkenny Now 22nd July 2020 Post a comment

An investigation has been launched after a campervan was found burning outside a house in Kilkenny City last night. Gardai were informed that a campervan was on fire in Butts Green in the city at 10.15pm When the gardai arrived, they found that the front of the camper van was on fire. They called the […]

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Bee in with a chance to win €2,000 garden makeover: Kilkenny people urged to take PolliNation Pledge

By Kilkenny Now 22nd July 2020 Post a comment

One of Ireland’s largest garden centre networks is calling on enthusiasts of all ages and all skill levels to take the Operation PolliNation pledge and be in with a chance to win a €2,000 pollinator-friendly garden renovation. CountryLife is teaming up with the Irish public to help gardeners make their plots pollinator-friendly environments and show […]

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Fifteen countries included on Government’s ‘Green’ travel list

By Kilkenny Now 22nd July 2020 Post a comment

Italy has been included on the Government’s ‘Green’ list but there’s no place for the UK, Spain, France or Germany. Anyone arriving into the country from the 15 countries will not have to restrict their movements for 14 days. The countries are: Malta, Finland, Norway, Italy, Hungary, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Cyprus, Slovakia, Greece, Greenland,