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WEEKEND WEATHER: Kilkenny braced for more heavy showers, but sunny spells on the horizon

By Kilkenny Now 19th June 2020 0

A 39-hour Status Yellow rainfall warning for 20 counties including Kilkenny finally expired at 3am this morning. But don’t get your hopes up just yet – much of this weekend is set to be a washout. There are some sunny spells forecast for Sunday, but it’s looking pretty grim for much of today and tomorrow. […]

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Two bodies found in lake during search for missing father and son

By Kilkenny Now 18th June 2020 0

Two bodies have been recovered from a lake in county Donegal during a search operation for a missing father and son. The discovery at Lough Keel, near Kilmacrennan, follows an earlier report this evening  to Malin Head Coast Guard that two people were missing. The Rescue 118 Coast Guard helicopter based in Sligo and the […]

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Alarming rise in sex offences in Kilkenny, sharp drop in burglaries locally

By Kilkenny Now 18th June 2020 0

A sizable increase in the number of sexual offences were reported in the Kilkenny-Carlow Garda Division in the first three months of this year, new figures reveal. However burglaries locally were down considerably in the first quarter 2020, according to crime statistics for published by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) today. They show the number […]

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Four more people die and 16 new cases, bars and restaurants call for limit to be extended to two hours

By Kilkenny Now 18th June 2020 0

A further four people have died after contracting the coronavirus as 16 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening. It brings the overall death toll as a result of the virus to 1,714 . There are now 25,355 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the State, according to the latest daily briefing from the National […]

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New emergency vehicle to help Kilkenny rescuers in severe weather events

By Kilkenny Now 18th June 2020 0

The Civil Defence Unit in Kilkenny is to take delivery of a new four-wheel drive vehicle which will be put to use in cases of emergencies and severe weather events. The vehicle, a Ford Ranger Crewcab, is one of 32 being made available to Civil Defense units around the country by the Department of Defence […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 18th June 2020 0

Sheila IVESON (née Walsh) Blackrock, Cork/Kilkenny City Iveson (nee Walsh) (Blackrock, Cork and formerly of Assumption Place, Kilkenny) 16th June 2020, peacefully, in the loving care of the staff at Marymount Hospice, Cork, Sheila, beloved wife of the late Paul and much loved mother of Jeremiah, sadly missed by her loving son, sisters Bridget and […]

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Green light for €4m investment in two much-needed housing projects in Kilkenny city

By Kilkenny Now 18th June 2020 3

More than €4 million will be invested in two vital housing projects in Kilkenny city which will see 24 new residential units becoming available for the elderly, disabled, and those in danger of becoming homeless. The Good Shepherd Centre has confirmed it has received planning permission for thier plans to create 12 new housing units […]

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The ultimate sacrifice: Garda killed in late night shooting incident is named

By Kilkenny Now 18th June 2020 0

The Garda who was killed in the late night shooting incident in county Roscommon has been named as Detective Garda Colm Horkan. Garda Commissioner Drew Harris this morning paid tribute to the fallen officer, who is the first Garda to be killed in the line of duty since Adrian Donohoe was shot dead in 2013. […]

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Garda killed in late night shooting incident, one man arrested

By Kilkenny Now 18th June 2020 0

A Garda has been shot and fatally wounded following a shooting incident in county Roscommon shortly before midnight last night. A Garda spokesperson confirmed the news that the officer had passed away in a statement released to media this morning. “It is with deepest sadness An Garda Síochána confirms the death of our colleague, resulting […]

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Gardai issue bank card ‘smishing’ scam warning to Kilkenny residents

By Kilkenny Now 18th June 2020 0

An Garda Síochána have issued a warning to the public about a ‘smishing’ scam after a number of people were  contacted by a text message, which appears to have come their bank, leading them to believe their bank card has been compromised. A number of reports were received by Gardaí in relation to this scam […]