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No new deaths on island of Ireland as 10 new cases confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 21st June 2020 Post a comment

There no further deaths from Covid-19 in the Republic of Ireland in the last 24 hours, the HSE said this evening. The total death toll here remains at 1,715 while the number of confirmed cases has now reached 25,379 after another six were diagnosed. There were no deaths in Northern Ireland where the death toll […]

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Murder investigation launched as woman dies after being attacked with sword

By Kilkenny Now 21st June 2020 0

Gardai have launched a murder investigation after a woman died after being attacked with what is believed is a sword in Dublin. Gardaí in Blanchardstown are currently at the scene of the fatal assault at a house in Willow Wood, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15. The woman, believed to be in her 60s, received fatal injuries as […]

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‘One of nature’s gentlemen’ – Detective Garda Colm Horkan laid to rest

By Kilkenny Now 21st June 2020 0

Detective Garda Colm Horkan was was “deeply loved” and was “one of nature’s gentlemen”, mourners at his State Funeral heard today. Hundreds of Gardaí lined the route as the 49-year-old was carried through his hometown of Charlestown, Co Mayo, to St James’ Church, the church where he was baptised, received his Communion and Confirmation.

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 21st June 2020 0

Walter Aylward Cheshire Home, John’s Hill, Waterford City, Waterford / Mullinavat, Kilkenny Walter Aylward, Cheshire Home, John’s Hill, Waterford and late of Derrylackey, Mullinavat, Co. Kilkenny, who died on Friday 19th June 2020 peacefully, Walter will be sadly missed by his brothers Richard, Phil and Tom, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, neighbours, extended

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WATCH: State funeral of Detective Garda Colm Horkan to be broadcast live

By Kilkenny Now 21st June 2020 0

The State funeral of Detective Garda Colm Horkan takes place at 12 noon today. All members of the public are invited to view the service – it will be live-streamed online at http://seeitonline.ie and on RTÉ News Now. The funeral will take place in Charlestown, Co Mayo after the 49-year-old died following a shooting in Castlerea, […]

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Green light for 40 new homes in county Kilkenny town after appeal to An Bord Pleánala

By Kilkenny Now 21st June 2020 0

A housing development approved by Kilkenny County Council and appealed to An Bord Pleánala has now been granted planning permission. The national planning appeals body have approved plans for phase one of a development which will see 40 homes built on a site at Ogenty in Gowran. The development will involve the construction of 10 […]

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Two investigations launched as man (60s) dies in Kilkenny farm accident

By Kilkenny Now 20th June 2020 0

Gardai and the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) have launched separate investigations  into a fatal accident of a man in a farming accident near the village of Kells, in south Kilkenny, yesterday The dead man is believed to be aged in his 60s and was thought to be repairing a combine harvester which the in […]

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A further two pass away as 22 new cases confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 20th June 2020 0

A further two 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 1,715 while the number of confirmed cases has now reached 25,374 after another 22 were diagnosed.  

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 20th June 2020 0

Mary MALZARD (née Phelan) Stoneyford, Kilkenny Malzard (nee Phelan) (Malzards Bar, Stoneyford, Co. Kilkenny) 19th June 2020, peacefully, at St. Luke’s Hospital, after a long illness, Mary, beloved wife of Charlie and much loved mother of Fred and the late John and Mary (who died in infancy), sadly missed by her husband and son, daughter-in-law […]

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Kilkenny council opens online Book of Condolence for Detective Garda Colm Horkan

By Kilkenny Now 20th June 2020 0

A Book of Condolence for Detective Garda Colm Horkan has opened online for the people of Kilkenny to extend their sympathies to his family. “The Cathaoirleach on behalf of the Elected Members of Kilkenny County Council extends his deepest sympathies to the family, colleagues and friends of Mr Horkan, who has served his country as […]