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COVID-19 LATEST: 15,000 Coronavirus cases by end of month – Taoiseach

By Kilkenny Now 16th March 2020 0

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has warned it is expected there will be up to 15,000 coronavirus cases in the country by the end of the month. In a press conference this evening, the Taoiseach said most Covid-19 patients will not need to be treated in hospital, but some will require ICU critical care. He was speaking […]

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Council approves plans to expand housing estate in county Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 16th March 2020 0

Kilkenny County Council has given a developer the green light to increase the number of homes in a housing development subject to certain conditions. Oli Developments Limited has applied to build more than 45 homes in a development at Arbourmount, Rockshire, Ferrybank on a phased basis. In planning for the current phase, Oli was originally […]

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COVID-19 EMERGENCY: Donors still required as blood clinics go-ahead in Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 16th March 2020 0

Despite the coronavirus emergency, it’s business as usual for the Irish Blood Transfusion Service (IBTS). The IBTS has confirmed its teams will be collecting donations in two centres in Kilkenny in the coming week. On Wednesday, the IBTS team will be at Abbey Hall, Upper Main Street, Graiguenamanagh. The following day the IBTS team will […]

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US tourists staying at Kilkenny hotel test positive for Coronavirus

By Kilkenny Now 16th March 2020 0

There has been an outbreak of coronavirus involving overseas tourists at a Kilkenny city centre hotel. KCLR FM has reported that a group of six American tourists staying at the Hibernian Hotel on Kilkenny’s Ormonde Street have tested positive for Covid-19. Management yesterday announced via social media that they have taken the decision to close […]

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Kilkenny legend Aidan has ‘night of his dreams’ in dramatic Dancing With The Stars finale

By Kilkenny Now 16th March 2020 0

He didn’t bring the coveted Glitterball back to Kilkenny, but hurling legend Aidan ‘Taggy’ Fogarty still did his county proud as he bowed out of Dancing With The Stars with a barnstorming performance on the hastily-arranged finale of the hit RTÉ show. Earlier yesterday the national broadcaster made the surprise announcement that “due to recommended

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KILKENNY WEATHER: Cold days ahead, but ray of hope on the horizon

By Kilkenny Now 16th March 2020 0

Spring hasn’t exactly sprung yet, but there is – finally – a ray of hope on the horizon for Kilkenny weather watchers. This week will be unsettled at first, but the rain will clear over the coming days as we enjoy some rare bright and sunny spells, although it will be very cold at times, […]

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COVID-19: Kilkenny’s 7,347 asthma sufferers urged to be extra vigilant

By Kilkenny Now 15th March 2020 Post a comment

Kilkenny’s 7,347 asthma sufferers have been urged to be extra vigilant in their asthma management and follow the advice set out by the HSE, amidst growing coronavirus concerns. “We have been inundated with calls from individuals with asthma and COPD who are extremely worried about how coronavirus will affect them if they get it and […]

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COVID-19 LATEST: All pubs asked to shut from tonight as 40 more cases of Coronavirus confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 15th March 2020 0

All pubs have been asked to shut down from tonight as 40 more cases of Covid-19 were confirmed in Ireland. The latest cases confirmed by the Department of Health brings to 169 the total number of affected patients in the Republic so far. All pubs, including hotel bars, have been asked to close until at […]

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‘Putting people’s lives at risk’ – anger amid reports of student ‘virus parties’

By Kilkenny Now 15th March 2020 0

Widspread anger has been expressed online following reports that students in Waterford, Cork, Dublin, Galway and Limerick staged ‘virus’ parties in defiance of emergency measures to combat the spread of the coronavirus. Earlier, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar confirmed the Government may seek enforcement powers to ensure that the ban on no indoor mass gatherings of more […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 15th March 2020 0

Robert (Bobby) CAMPBELL  Cloneen, Crettyard Campbell, Cloneen Crettyard 14/03/2020 at in the loving care of the matron and staff of Castlecomer District Hospital. Bobby, deeply regretted by his brother James, sisters Kathleen & Mary, brother-in-law Eamonn, nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews, great-grand-nieces, great-grand- newphews, relatives, neighbours and