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Government to seek powers to ban mass gatherings in pubs and clubs

By Kilkenny Now 15th March 2020 0

The Taoiseach has said the Government may seek enforcement powers to ensure that the ban on no indoor mass gatherings of more than 100 people applies to pubs and clubs. In a tweet this morning, the Taosieach said: “No indoor mass gatherings of more than 100 people applies to pubs & clubs. Have asked NPHET […]

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Kilkenny bus company JJ Kavanagh suspends most of its services from Tuesday

By Kilkenny Now 14th March 2020 0

Kilkenny bus company JJ Kavanagh has suspended most of its services due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The announcement was made on their Facebook earlier today and comes into effect from Tuesday. The statement says: “On behalf of all of us in JJ Kavanagh & Sons, we are truly sorry for any inconvenience the Covid-19 crisis […]

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Second person dies from COVID-19 in Ireland as new cases rise by 39

By Kilkenny Now 14th March 2020 0

A second person in Ireland has died from COVID-19 and 39 new cases of coronavirus have been confirmed, the Department of Health said this evening. There are now 129 confirmed cases in the Republic of Ireland, while 34 people have tested positive in Northern Ireland. The US also announced today that it is extending its […]

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Garda Youth Awards: Search on to find Kilkenny’s ‘leaders of tomorrow’

By Kilkenny Now 14th March 2020 0

Young people in Kilkenny have a hugely positive impact on our community – and now an awards programme recognising their contribution to society is open for nominations. Following on from last year’s hugely successful inaugural Garda Youth Awards, the search is on again this year for a young Kilkenny person or group of young local […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 14th March 2020 0

Kieran Delaney Ballybeigh, Tullaroan, Kilkenny Kieran Delaney, Ballybeigh, Tullaroan, Co. Kilkenny. Peacefully after a short illness at St. James’ Hospital, Dublin on Thursday 12th March 2020. Predeceased by his parents Johnny and Molly. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing family brothers Paddy, Jack and Mick, sister Noreen, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces,

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Glanbia reveals prices it will pay Kilkenny milk farmers as fears grow over Covid-19

By Kilkenny Now 14th March 2020 0

The spread of coronavirus is affecting dairly supply chains and trade, the head of local diary giant Glanbia has said. Glanbia Chairman Martin Keane added: “Our immediate priorities are to ensure the safety of our people and to assist our farmer suppliers and customers to work through the challenges. We urge everyone to follow the […]

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Prices at Kilkenny pumps set to fall as retailer announces 10c fuel cut

By Kilkenny Now 14th March 2020 0

Fuel prices are set to fall across Kilkenny. It follows the announcement by one of the country’s biggest fuel retailers that they will slash prices by up to 10c per litre. Applegreen, which has three forecourts in Kilkenny city and county, annoucned the measure in response to falling crude oil prices. Fuel suppliers have been […]

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Woman distraught after thieves stole parts of her car after it broke down on Kilkenny motorway

By Kilkenny Now 13th March 2020 0

Sneaky thieves stolen parts off a broken down car that was parked up on the side of a Kilkenny motorway. The theft occured on the M9 motorway near Dunkitt just after 6pm last Thursday. The female driver had parked the car with the intention of collecting it the following day. But when she returned to […]

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COVID-19 LATEST: 20 new cases of Coronavirus confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 13th March 2020 0

Twenty new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening – bringing to 90 the total number of coronavirus cases in the Republic so far. Nine new cases have been confirmed in Northern Ireland, bringing the total there to 29. Of the 20 new cases in the Republic, six are associated with travel and 12 were […]

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WINE O’CLOCK: A nice, light white from the home of red

By Kilkenny Now 13th March 2020 0

The Languedoc region of France has been producing wine since Adam and Eve decided apples were too risky and tried growing grapes instead. But it is only in relatively recent years that its wines have become easily available in Ireland. We are most familiar with its reds, many of which come with the word Languedoc […]