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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 19th January 2022 0

Ann FENNELLY (née Maher) Maudlin Street, Kilkenny City Fennelly (nee Maher) (46 Maudlin Street, Kilkenny) 17th January 2022, peacefully, at Castlecomer District Hospital, Ann, beloved wife of Noel and much loved mother of Amanda, sadly missed by her husband and daughter, sisters Mary and Kit, brother Dick. Amanda’s partner Derek, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law,

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BREAKING: Second man (30s) arrested in Ashling Murphy murder investigation

By Kilkenny Now 19th January 2022 0

A second man has been arrested as part of the investigation into the murder of school teacher Ashling Murphy. Gardai today confirmed a second male in his 30s his male is being detained station “in the Eastern Region under the provisions of Section 30 Offences Against the State Act 1939 as amended, being questioned in […]

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Kilkenny commuters face disruption in city

By Kilkenny Now 19th January 2022 0

Kilkenny motorists have been warned to expect delays in part of the city over the coming days. The local authority has confirmed a temporary traffic management system will be in place in the Greenshill area of the city until Friday. Kilkenny County Council has apologised for any inconvenience caused.

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Burglars smash window of back door during break-in at Kilkenny house

By Kilkenny Now 18th January 2022 0

Burglars smashed the glass of a back door to gain entry to a house on the outskirts of Kilkenny city. The break-in occurred at a property in Clifden sometime between 7.30am and 6.30pm last Wednesday. A local Garda spokesperson told KilkennyNow: “The glass of the back door was smashed to gain entry. Gardaí are appealing […]

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LATEST: Restrictions to end as 11,863 new cases of virus confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 18th January 2022 0

A further 11,863 people have contracted Covid-19, the Department of Health confirmed this evening. The Department of Health has been notified of 5,767 additional PCR-confirmed cases of Covid-19, as well as 5,916 positive antigen tests registered through the HSE portal. The number of people in ICU is 93, while there are now 979 people in […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 18th January 2022 0

Jeremiah (Jerry) ENGLISH Cypress Avenue, Loughboy, Kilkenny City English, Jeremiah (Jerry) (Cypress Avenue, Loughboy, Kilkenny and late of Dublin) 17th January 2022, in his 97th year, peacefully in the loving care of the wonderful staff and Anne & Chris at Drakelands Nursing Home, surrounded by his family. Predeceased by his beloved wife Pauline, son Mannie, […]

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Man arrested in Ashling Murphy murder probe

By Kilkenny Now 18th January 2022 0

A man in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of school teacher Ashling Murphy. The 23-year-old was brutally attacked and killed on the banks of the Grand Canal in Tullamore, county Offaly, last Wednesday. A Garda spokesperson this evening confirmed officers investigating Ashling’s murder have arrested “a male in his 30s […]

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‘A depraved act of violence which deprived a kind, talented, loved and admired young woman of her life’ – Ashling Murphy funeral

By Kilkenny Now 18th January 2022 0

The funeral mass for murdered school teacher Ashling Murphy is taking place in county Offaly. The 23-year-old was attacked and killed on the banks of the Grand Canal in Tullamore last Wednesday afternoon. Her parents Raymond and Kathleen, her sister Amy, brother Cathal and boyfriend Ryan were among the chief mourners at the mass at […]

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Gardai recover power tools stolen in Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 18th January 2022 0

Gardai have recovered a haul of valuable power tools that were stolen in Kilkenny last year. The tools were found during a search of a property in Portlaoise involving Kilkenny detectives and local gardai. A local Garda spokesperson confirmed the power tools have been “reunited with its rightful owner”, and added: “Prosecution to follow.”

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LATEST: More than 10,000 new cases of virus as expert says Omicron wave has ‘peaked’

By Kilkenny Now 17th January 2022 0

More than 10,000 further people have contracted the coronavirus, another significant drop in daily case numbers. The Department of Health this evening confirmed been notified of 6,329 additional PCR-confirmed cases of Covid-19, as well as 4,810 positive antigen tests registered online. The number of people in ICU is 97, a rise of 9 on the […]