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A pint of pain: Lack of guidelines leaves 94 Kilkenny pubs in the dark just days before they are due to re-open

By Kilkenny Now 10th July 2020 Post a comment

With just 11 days to go until pubs are allowed to reopen in Kilkenny, publicans have called on the government to publish the guidelines under which they are allowed turn on the taps again, and say time is running out to be able to implement the changes. Of the close to 160 pubs in county […]

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Full steam ahead: Ferrybank’s €500m North Quays Development gets green light

By Kilkenny Now 10th July 2020 0

The €500 million North Quays Development in Ferrybank, beside Waterford City has been granted full planning permission by the local council. The decision was made by Waterford City and County Council this morning to push ahead with the plans which would see the landscape of Waterford City change, in turn creating close to 3,000 full-time […]

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That’s Cúl: Kilkenny GAA clubs can go in the draw for €40,000

By Kilkenny Now 10th July 2020 2

All Kilkenny GAA clubs are in with a chance of claiming incredible prizes as part of Kellogg’s sponsorship of the Kellogg’s GAA Cúl camps. Now in its ninth year sponsoring the GAA Cúl Camps, Kellogg has launched the nationwide on-pack promotion for all GAA clubs across the country to be in with a chance to […]

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Whisper it, but Kilkenny could be in for a bit of sunshine over the weekend!

By Kilkenny Now 10th July 2020 0

Whisper it, but we could actually see a bit of sunshine returning to Kilkenny before the weekend’s out, according to Met Éireann. Today will start off with sunny spells before scattered showers break out with temperatures between 13 to 17 degrees. Meanwhile, tonight will see dry and long clear spells, but it will be a […]

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Go-ahead given for plans to extend new family home development in Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 9th July 2020 0

Kilkenny County Council has approved plans to build more homes in a development initially granted permission early this year. In January, Kilkenny County Council gave the green light for the construction of 44 new family homes at a development at Rath Ullord, New Orchard, Newtown on the Bonnettsrath Road. The developer, Wexford-based Madill Property Limited, […]

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Six people pass away, confusion over number of creches opening in September

By Kilkenny Now 9th July 2020 0

Six people lost their lives 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 1,743 while the number of confirmed cases has now reached 25,565 after another 23 were diagnosed. Meanwhile, there appears to be confusion over the number of […]

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The upside to all the rain: Hosepipe ban lifted in county Kilkenny after wetter than usual spell

By Kilkenny Now 9th July 2020 0

A hosepipe ban that was in place in county Kilkenny for the past four weeks has been lifted. Irish Water has lifted the water conservation order that was imposed on June 9 following what they call “recent heavy rainfall” which has caused “improving river and ground water conditions.” The Water Conservation Order was initially issued […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 9th July 2020 0

Patrick (Paddy) Fitzpatrick Knockeenbawn, Kilmanagh, Kilkenny Patrick (Paddy) Fitzpatrick, Moston, Manchester, England and formerly of Knockeenbawn, Kilmanagh, Co. Kilkenny. Unexpectedly but peacefully at his residence in Manchester on Friday 26th June 2020. Predeceased by his parents Edward and Mary. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing family, brother Seán, sisters Alice

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Swings and roundabouts: Irish Open in Kilkenny could replace Ryder Cup on golfing calendar this September

By Kilkenny Now 9th July 2020 0

What has turned out to be a bogey for the Ryder Cup could turn out to be an eagle for a county Kilkenny golf course and a massive boost to the local economy. The word in golfing circles is the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open, which is still hoped to be played in Mount Juliet […]

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Fighting back: Well-known Kilkenny businesses benefit from new digital funding

By Kilkenny Now 9th July 2020 Post a comment

Two county Kilkenny retailers have been awarded funding to strengthen their online visibility and offerings, which enables them to reach a wider customer base.   Petmania Ltd and Archers Street Investment Ltd and both were approved for funding through the Covid-19 Online Retail Scheme, which is administered by Enterprise Ireland.    The funding is part […]