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KILKENNY WEATHER: Better late than never – Spring has finally sprung!

By Kilkenny Now 23rd March 2020 3

Spring, it appears, has finally sprung in Kilkenny! Yesterday images flashed across social media like wildfire after thousands of people across the country ignored Covid-19 warnings about the need to maintain social distancing. The weather was obviously a major factor as rare blue skies and sunshine resulted in an exodus outdoors. People are being urged […]

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Plans to expand new family housing development on outskirts of Kilkenny city

By Kilkenny Now 22nd March 2020 Post a comment

The company behind a new housing development currently under construction on the outskirts of Kilkenny city has applied to the local authority to bulid more homes on the site. In January, Kilkenny County Council gave the green light for the construction of 44 new family homes at Rath Ullord, New Orchard, Newtown on the Bonnettsrath […]

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COVID-19 LATEST: Fourth person dies as 121 new cases are confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 22nd March 2020 17

A fourth person has died from the coronavirus as 121 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening. The Department of Health confirmed the latest fatality and coronavirus cases shortly after 6pm. It brings to 906 the total number of Covid-19 cases in the country. Meanwhile, a second patient with Covid-19 has died in Northern […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 22nd March 2020 Post a comment

Richard (Dick) DOHERTY  Ballyrobin, Ferrybank Doherty; Ballyrobin, Ferrybank & late of Davidstown, Glenmore, Co Kilkenny, 21st March 2020. Dick passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his sister Mary, brothers Jimmy, Paddy & John. Deeply regretted by his wife Bessie, son Séan daughters Mary, Bethann, Leoine & Elenor,

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‘No need’ for Kilkenny’s 19,000 asthma and COPD sufferers to panic buy drugs

By Kilkenny Now 22nd March 2020 7

The 18,000-plus  people in Kilkenny with respiratory issues are being urged not to stockpile their medication in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. There are 7,347 people with asthma in Kilkenny and the 10,916 people with COPD, according to the Asthma Society who assured local sufferers: “There is no national shortage of asthma and COPD […]

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BREAKING: Kilkenny’s notorious ‘road of death’ closed after two-car collision

By Kilkenny Now 22nd March 2020 0

The so called ‘road of death’ outside Piltown was temporarily closed after a two-car collision this morning. The crash occurred near the flyover outside the county Kilkenny village on the N24 at around 10.30am this morning. The stretch of road is a notroious accident blackspot that has been the scene of several fatal collisions. Two […]

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SPONSORED: Grogan & Brown Artisan Butchers – Kilkenny’s finest foods at the click of a button

By Kilkenny Now 22nd March 2020 0

An innovative digital service launched by Kilkenny’s award-winning Grogan & Brown Artisan Butchers is proving to be a huge hit with customers who appreciate great food, but also lead very busy lives during the week. Grogan & Brown Artisan Butchers pioneered their ‘Click and Collect’ service over the past year, and in recent months they’ve […]

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Kilkenny Council to reduce rent for tenants who lost jobs due to Covid-19 crisis

By Kilkenny Now 22nd March 2020 Post a comment

People paying rent to Kilkenny County Council who may have lost their jobs due to the coronavirus crisis are being told not to worry as the local authority will look at redcuing their payments to adapt to the current circumstances. In just the last week, more than 150,000 Irish workers have lost their jobs and […]

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‘We must act now to save local radio stations’ – KCLR boss calls for urgent action

By Kilkenny Now 21st March 2020 0

The chief executive of KCLR has called on the Government to act now to support local radio stations in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic or the industry faces losing hundreds of jobs. John Purcell, who is also the chairman of the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland group, said Government support was “urgently” needed to keep […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 21st March 2020 0

Ellen (Sadie) Walsh Upper Main Street, Gowran, Kilkenny Walsh Ellen (Sadie), Upper Main Street , Gowran, Co. Kilkenny, peacefully in Gowran Abbey Nursing Home Gowran Kilkenny, in her 94th year. She died on Thursday 19th March 2020. Deeply regretted by her loving sons Seamus, Liam, and Noel, daughter Margaret, grandchildren, greatgrandchildren,son in law,daughters in law,