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COVID-19 UPDATE: A further 17 pass away as Holohan says two-metre social distancing must remain

By Kilkenny Now 27th May 2020 0

A further 17 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 1,631 while the number of confirmed cases has now reached 24,803 after another 73 were diagnosed. Meanwhile, RTE is reporting that Chief Medical Officer […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 27th May 2020 0

Geraldine Aherne (née Rockett) Castleroberts, Adare, Limerick Geraldine Aherne (nee Rockett) late of Castleroberts, Adare, Co Limerick and Janesboro. Died 25th May 2020, peacefully, surrounded by her family at University Hospital Limerick. Sadly missed by her loving husband Mike, her sons Eoin, Gearoid, and Paraic, daughter-in-law Nina, sisters Mary, Helen, Margaret and

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I’m lovin it: McDonald’s to reopen Kilkenny restaurant next week

By Kilkenny Now 27th May 2020 0

Kilkenny’s McDonald’s drive-thru restaurant will reopen next week, the company has announced. After opening six restaurants in Dublin last week to trail working at reduced capacity and within Covid-19 guideline, the global fast-food giant has announced they are set to open all their 51 drive-thru restaurants in Ireland between Tuesday and Thursday of next week.

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Increased Garda presence on Kilkenny’s roads for bank holiday as report reveals pedestrian deaths have doubled this year

By Kilkenny Now 27th May 2020 0

Gardai in Kilkenny will be out in force this June Bank holiday weekend as they expect to see a jump in the amount of people on the roads due to the good weather and easing of Covid-19 restrictions. The local units will be targeting people driving while under the influence of drink or drugs, people […]

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Living in Kilkenny during Covid-19: KCLR survey provides interesting snapshot of life in the time of coronavirus

By Kilkenny Now 27th May 2020 0

Locals may not by going on their usual holidays this summer, but generally people are knuckling down, staying upbeat and looking forward to a shopping splurge later this year once the restrictions are lifted. That’s according to a new online survey – called Living in Carlow and Kilkenny During Covid-19 – released by KCLR this morning […]

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Kilkenny childcare crisis: 90% of providers have no plans to reopen next month

By Kilkenny Now 27th May 2020 0

Parents in county Kilkenny are facing into a childcare crisis after a survey found up to 90% of creches and childcare facilities have no plans to re-open when allowed to do so during the easing of Covid-19 restrictions. The re-opening of childcare facilities was part of phase three of the Government’s phased resumption of the […]

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Tree vandal strikes again at Kilkenny housing estate

By Kilkenny Now 27th May 2020 0

Gardai are investigating a second incident in which trees were damaged in the green area of a housing estate in Kilkenny city. The incidents occurred at the Lintown Court estate, the first one last week. Then, on Saturday, two more trees were damaged, according to local gardai. Anyone with information about the incidents is asked […]

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COVID-19 UPDATE: A further nine pass away as Northern Ireland records no new deaths

By Kilkenny Now 26th May 2020 0

A further nine people lost their lives from Covid-19 in the Republic of Ireland in the last 24 hours, the HSE said this evening. It comes a day after zero deaths were recorded for the first time since March. The total death toll here is now 1,615 while the number of confirmed cases has now […]

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Kilkenny students urged to register early for Leaving Certificate portal in case it crashes

By Kilkenny Now 26th May 2020 0

Leaving Certificate students in Kilkenny are being urged to register for their online projected grades as soon as possible in case there are any issues accessing the portal. This morning the Department of Education opened the Calculated Grades Student Portal for this year’s 60,000 Leaving Certificate. The portal was created when it was decided sitting […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 26th May 2020 0

Catherine Condon (née Dwyer) Barrack Street, Goresbridge, Kilkenny Condon Catherine ( nee Dwyer) Barrack Street, Goresbridge, Co. Kilkenny, and formerly of Castlecomer, died May 24th ( peacefully) at home surrounded by her loving husband and family. Deeply regretted by her beloved husband Liam, daughters Noelle and Olivia, sons Adam and Conan, adoring grandchildren Ciaran,