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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 4th February 2022 0

Colette COOKE BARRY 5 Bolton Green, Callan Colette passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her parents Patrick and Ellen Cooke (Windgap). Deeply regretted by her loving husband Gerard, her loving children Marion, Hayley, Dean, Jennifer and Natasha, her step-children Lisa,Marie, Charlene and Martin, her sons-in-law Robbie and

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WEEKEND WEATHER: Colder, cloudier, wetter … but Kilkenny to escape worst of conditions forecast

By Kilkenny Now 4th February 2022 0

The weekend is set to be milder, wetter and cloudy – but Kilkenny and the sout east are set to escape the worst of conditions forecast over the coming days. In its latest forecast, Met Éireann said today will be “a cold, bright day with sunshine and showers, some heavy and of hail and sleet […]

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Thieves smash in patio door during break-in at county Kilkenny home

By Kilkenny Now 3rd February 2022 0

Burglars smashed their way through a patio door to gain entry to a house in county Kilkenny. The break-in occurred at a property on Main Street, Johnstown sometime between 5.30am and 7.15pm last Friday. A local Garda source told KilkennyNow the “rear patio door was smashed and house was gone through”. A watch was taken […]

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LATEST: Hospital Covid numbers at lowest level this year as over 12,000 new cases confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 3rd February 2022 0

The number of people with Covid-19 in hospital has fallen to the lowest level this year. The welcome news was confirmed as the Department of Health reported 6,061 new PCR-confirmed cases of Covid and 6,814 people registered a positive antigen test. There were 610 patients with the virus being treated in hospital as of 8am, […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 3rd February 2022 0

Seána BRENNAN  Newtown, Ballyroan, Laois/Ballyragget, Kilkenny Suddenly, after a short illness at St Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny. Beloved partner of Liam Irwin. Deeply regretted by Liam, her mother Mary, sisters Majella and Teresa, aunt Betty, brothers in law Tommy and Robert, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Reposing at Liam’s residence

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Grace case fallout: Kilkenny TD says health officials should face prosecution

By Kilkenny Now 3rd February 2022 0

A Kilkenny TD is calling or law changes to allow officials and agencies to be prosecuted for serious health controversies after it emerged no one will face criminal charges over the ‘Grace’ foster abuse case. Fianna Fáil Deputy John McGuinness, who was central to uncovering the case, said the changes are needed after gardaí confirmed […]

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‘We’re itching to get back’ – St Patrick’s Festival returns to streets of Kilkenny with ‘bumper programme’

By Kilkenny Now 3rd February 2022 0

St Patrick’s Festival Kilkenny is returning to our streets next month. After last year’s ‘virtual festival’, Kilkenny County Council has confirmed the real deal will return this year with a six-day programme of events. These will include the St Patrick’s Day Parade; performances by American marching bands; street entertainment including

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 2nd February 2022 0

Seána BRENNAN  Newtown, Ballyroan, Laois/Ballyragget, Kilkenny Suddenly, after a short illness at St Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny. Beloved partner of Liam Irwin. Deeply regretted by Liam, her mother Mary, sisters Majella and Teresa, aunt Betty, brothers in law Tommy and Robert, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Reposing at Liam’s residence

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Just days before winning €30,000 Kilkenny Lotto ticket expires

By Kilkenny Now 2nd February 2022 0

Lotto players in Kilkenny are being urged to check their tickets as the winner faces a race against time to collect an unclaimed Match 5 prize worth €28,908. The Lotto Match 5 winner has just one week left to claim their prize as the claim deadline is close of business next Tuesday, February 8. The […]

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Burglar ransacks house in county Kilkenny and steals sum of cash

By Kilkenny Now 1st February 2022 0

A burglar ransacked a house in county Kilkenny before making off with a quantity of cash. The break-in occurred at a property in the Great Oak area of Callan on Friday afternoon. A local Garda source confirmed: “A rear window was forced open and the house was ransacked, a small quantity of coins were taken.” […]