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What a waste: Kilkenny near bottom of table for recycling electrical goods

By Kilkenny Now 29th June 2020 0

People in Kilkenny are recycling 20% less than the national average when it comes to electrical goods, a new report has found. Despite Kilkenny residents recording their highest total of electrical waste recycling per head of population in 2019, a yearly rise of 2.9%, the Marble county languishes in the bottom five counties when it came […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 29th June 2020 0

John RYAN  (Agri-Contractor), Damerstown, Castlecomer Peacefully, in the exceptional care of St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny. Pre-deceased by his parents; Bill, Betty, and brother Liam. John will be missed by his loving Family; wife Margaret, daughter Eilís, son Séan, sister Majella, grand-daughter Sophie, son-in-law Tomás, brothers-in-law Nicky, Gerard, Frankie, and

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Kilkenny’s Phil Hogan pulls out of race to become World Trade chief

By Kilkenny Now 29th June 2020 0

Ireland’s Commissioner to the EU, Klikenny’s Phil Hogan, has pulled out of the race to become the new World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) Director-General. Mr Hogan made the announcement this morning, stating “the World Trade Organisation is in crisis” and has returned to his position as Trade Commissioner of the European Union. Commissioner Hogan said: “The […]

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€100k scheme aimed at encouraging people to return to live in Kilkenny town centre publishes report

By Kilkenny Now 29th June 2020 0

A Kilkenny town which received €100,000 windfall to be part of a programme aimed at encouraging more people to live in rural towns and village centres has had the results of its project published. Callan was selected as one of six towns in Ireland to be part of the pilot Town Centre Living Initiative hoping […]

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Cheeky thieves steal vital equipment from back of a trailer parked on Kilkenny road

By Kilkenny Now 29th June 2020 0

Thieves stole essential transporting equipment straight off the back of a trailer parked up on a road in county Kilkenny. The theft occurred when the trailer was parked on the roadside at Cloughabrody, Thomastown, between 7pm on Saturday and 7am last Monday. Three rachet straps, three hydraulic pipes and an adjustable spanner were taken from […]

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WEATHER FORECAST: July please! Kilkenny’s in for week of two halves as June ends in washout

By Kilkenny Now 29th June 2020 0

The miserable June we’ve endured so far this year is set to drag on for the next few days, with more unsettled conditions and heavy rainfall forecast for the early part of the week. But it’s not all doom and gloom weather-wise and Met Éireann said Kilkenny will also enjoy some dry and sunny periods […]

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Vandals attack car parked outside owner’s home in Kilkenny village

By Kilkenny Now 28th June 2020 0

Vandals damaged a car that was parked outside the owner’s home in a county Kilkenny village. The include occurred at Belline Way, part of the Banagher Court estate in Piltown, sometime between 3.15pm and 7pm last Monday evening. The door and driver’s wing mirror were damaged during the incident. Anyone who may have witnessed the […]

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LATEST: One more death and just three new cases as Ireland prepares to reopen tomorrow, global cases surpass 10 million

By Kilkenny Now 28th June 2020 0

One more person has died after contracting the coronavirus as just three new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening. It brings the overall death toll as a result of the virus to 1,735. There are now 25,439 confirmed cases of Covid-19 across the country, according to the latest daily briefing from the National Public […]

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Woman injured in shooting incident

By Kilkenny Now 28th June 2020 0

A woman has been injured following a shooting incident in Dublin. The incident occurred in the Shangan Park area of Ballymun this afternoon. Gardaí and emergency services are currently at the scene of the shooting. The woman is being treated for her injuries at the scene, which are not believed to be life-threatening. Gardaí say […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 28th June 2020 0

Ellen (Nellie) QUIGLEY (née Carberry) Connolly Terrace and late of Killure Bridge Nursing Home, Waterford/Carrigeen, Kilkenny Predeceased by her husband Geoff. Loving and much loved mother of Mary, Eileen, Kay, Claire, Joan, Michael, Paddy, James, Geoffrey and Tony (Germany). Will be sadly missed by her sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren,