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WEATHER FORECAST: Kilkenny braced for more thunderstorms

By Kilkenny Now 15th June 2020 0

Following some of the most dramatic thunderstorms and lightning in recent memory, Kilkenny faces more unsettled weather over the coming days. Met Éireann said today will again be warm and humid with spells of “hazy sunshine”, but heavy showers and more thunderstorms are also on the cards, with downpours and a risk of hail in […]

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Ruff justice: Spooked Kilkenny canine spends a night in the cell

By Kilkenny Now 14th June 2020 0

Kilkenny Garda Station played host to a four-legged guest last night after a pet dog bolted when it became spooked by the thunder and lightening. ‘Freddie’ was found in a distressed state and was taken into custody to keep him safe until his owner could be found. A local Garda spokesperson said: “When Unit B […]

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One more death and just eight new cases of virus, outbreaks in private houses treble in one week

By Kilkenny Now 14th June 2020 0

One more person has died after contracting the coronavirus as eight new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening. It brings the overall death toll as a result of the virus here to 1,706. There are now 25,303 confirmed cases of Covid-19 across the country, according to the latest daily briefing from the National Public […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 14th June 2020 0

Chloe KAVANAGH (née Butler) 19 Cottage Gardens, Graiguenamanagh Chloe passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on June 13th. Beloved wife of Ian and much loved Mum of Sam. Pre-deceased by her Dad Peter (90) Butler. Deeply regretted by her Mum Mady, her sisters Helen and Siobhán, niece and nephews, brothers-in-law, […]

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‘He burned all her clothes to stop her from leaving’ – crisis as sharp rise in number of domestic violence victims being made homeless

By Kilkenny Now 14th June 2020 Post a comment

A leading frontline support group has teamed up with a homeless organisation to make a joint appeal on behalf of the increasing number of domestic violence victims who have been made homeless since the start of the lockdown. Stop Domestic Violence in Ireland (SDVII) and Inner City Helping Homeless have issued a public appeal for […]

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Decision on new manufacturing facility creating 20 jobs in county Kilkenny due in a matter of days

By Kilkenny Now 14th June 2020 0

A decision on whether a health food company can set up a manufacturing facility in county Kilkenny creating 20 jobs in the process will be made next week. Virginia Health Foods, a highly successful health food company that supplies some of Europe’s largest supermarkets identified a site a Wallslough just outside of Kilkenny city for […]

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Sharp drop in Kilkenny crime for past three months as criminals stay home

By Kilkenny Now 13th June 2020 0

There has been a significant drop in crime trends during the Covid-19 pandemic from March to May compared to the same period last year, new figures released by An Garda Siochana reveal. Attempted murders are down 24%, burglaries 44% while robberies dropped by 30%, with thefts from shops (39%) and from persons (62) also seeing […]

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A further five pass away as teachers’ union says September school plan ‘a surprise’

By Kilkenny Now 13th June 2020 0

A further five 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 1,705 while the number of confirmed cases has now reached 25,295 after another 46 were diagnosed. Meanwhile, Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI) General Secretary […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 13th June 2020 0

Thomas (Tommy) Connery Belle Harbour Rockaway, New York, late of The Square, Freshford, Kilkenny In his 91st year surounded by his loving family, beloved husband of Peggy (nee Colclough, Killanne, Co. Wexford ), devoted father to Gerard and Joe. He will be greatly missed by his loving family, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, cousins, neighbours and friends in […]

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Kilkenny-based scientist working to develop faster Covid-19 testing system

By Kilkenny Now 13th June 2020 0

A county Kilkenny resident is leading a team of scientists hoping to cut the time of Covid-19 testing down to less than 30 minutes, while also making the testing more accessible. Dr Lee Coffey, who lives in Kilmacow, is leading an innovative project at Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT) that has been awarded €118,000 to […]