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LATEST: Cheers! Kilkenny pubs and restaurants to reopen as normal from tomorrow

By Kilkenny Now 21st January 2022 0

The Cabinet has agreed to lift almost all public health restrictions from 6am tomorrow. This means that from early tomorrow morning the rules around social gatherings will closely resemble the way things were before the pandemic. Bars, restaurants and nightclubs in Kilkenny and across the country will be able to operate normal trading times and […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 21st January 2022 0

Seamus BROWNE Fr. Murphy Square, Kilkenny City Browne (22 Fr. Murphy Sq. Kilkenny) 19th January 2022, peacefully, in the wonderul care of the staff at St. Columba’s Hospital, Thomastown, Seamus, predeceased by his parents Martin and Molly and infant sister Mary, beloved husband of Joan and much loved father of Martina, Richard, Mary and Siobhan, […]

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Stage is set for Kilkenny performers to apply for new €4m support scheme

By Kilkenny Now 21st January 2022 0

Kilkenny musicians and performers who saw their livlihoods decimated during the pandemic have been urged to apply for a new industry grant announced by the Government this week. Some €4 million has been set aside for this 2022 strand of the Music and Entertainment Business Assistance Scheme (MEBAS) as part of the €50 million in […]

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WEEKEND WEATHER: Kilkenny to enjoy ‘best and brightest spells’ over coming days

By Kilkenny Now 21st January 2022 0

Kilkenny and the south east are set to emjoy the best of fairly settled conditions forecast over the next week. In its latest forecast, Met Éireann said today will be largely dry with mist and fog clearing through the morning. It added: “There will be a good deal of cloud over much of the country […]

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Elderly county Kilkenny resident robbed by four masked burglars in his home

By Kilkenny Now 20th January 2022 0

An elderly county Kilkenny man was subjected to a traumatic experience after four masked men broke into his home and robbed him. The shocking incident occurred at a property in Ballyshane, Inistioge, shortly after 7pm on Tuesday night. A local Garda source told KilkennyNow: “Four males entered the house where there was one sole male […]

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LATEST: Cheers! Taoiseach hints drink curfew may be lifted next week as Omicron wave recedes

By Kilkenny Now 20th January 2022 0

A further 10,571 people have contracted Covid-19, a significant drop on the level of infections last week amid strong indications hospitality restrictions will be lifted as soon as next week. The Department of Health this evening confirmed it has been notified of 5,523 additional PCR-confirmed cases of Covid-19, as well as 5,048 positive antigen tests […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 20th January 2022 0

James DAWSON  The Dawson House Castlecomer Rd., Ballinakill, Laois/Freshford, Kilkenny Suddenly at his residence. Son of the late Shem (Freshford). Deeply regretted by his loving partner Marie, daughter Ellie Rose, mother Judy (Murphy), brothers Jason, Anthony, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends R.I.P. Reposing at his residence on Thursday from 3

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Kilkenny enjoys boom in job opportunities: report

By Kilkenny Now 20th January 2022 0

Kilkenny experienced a significant 79% in job opportunities last year, according to a new report. And the authors of the study, FRS Recruitment, have predicted further employment growth in Kilkenny this year. The recovery in employment was felt throughout the economy last year, but Kilkenny was one of the counties to experience the highest increase. […]

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Man charged with murder of school teacher Ashling Murphy

By Kilkenny Now 19th January 2022 0

Gardai have charged a man in connection in connection with the fatal assault of Tullamore teacher Ashling Murphy. The man, aged in his 30s, is appearing before a special sitting of Tullamore District Court tonight. Gardai also confirmed this evening that a second male arrested under the provisions of Section 30 Offences Against the State […]

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LATEST: Taoiseach says ‘we can be optimistic’ as 12,138 new cases of virus confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 19th January 2022 0

A further 12,138 people have contracted Covid-19, it was confirmed this evening. The Department of Health said it has been notified of 6,843 additional PCR-confirmed cases of Covid-19, as well as 5,295 positive antigen tests registered through the HSE portal. The number of people in ICU is 90, down three on yesterday. There are now […]