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Out in force: Gardai unveil emergency measures to combat spread of Covid-19

By Kilkenny Now 13th March 2020 0

An Garda Síochána today announced a series of emergency measures combat the spread of the coronavirus. Garda Commissioner Drew Harris said the measures are needed “to maximise our operational availability and support other vital public services”. The measures include: *A contingency roster will go into effect from next Monday; *Annual leave for personnel will

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Man in court over Kilkenny hit-and-run which left victim with ‘life-changing’ injuries

By Kilkenny Now 13th March 2020 0

A man will appear in court this afternoon on charges relating to a hit-and-run incident in county Kilkenny last month in which a man suffered life-altering injuries. The incident happened in the early hours of Saturday, February 15, near Ballymack Cross on the Callan Road. Two male pedestrians were out walking when a car suddenly […]

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Cheltenham Day 4: 70,000 gather for final day despite Covid-19 spread, Al Boum Photo to finish as double Gold Cup winner

By Kilkenny Now 13th March 2020 0

It is now with curious amazement this article has made it to day four of the Cheltenham Festival. With all that is going on in sport, and indeed societal-wise, seeing up to 70,000 thronged together, it feels akin to Nero fiddling as Rome burned. Only time will tell with the returning race goers whether the […]

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COVID-19 CRISIS: 10,000 extra beds for ‘worst case scenario’ – report

By Kilkenny Now 13th March 2020 0

Up to 10,000 beds across the country are being prepared for coronavirus cases, it was reported this morning. RTÉ said the Health Service Executive (HSE) has been asked to identify the number number of beds as part of contingency planning for a potential worst-case Covid-19 scenario. The locations for beds include existing health facilities, student […]

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PUBLIC ALERT: Babies at threat from tap water in county Kilkenny town

By Kilkenny Now 13th March 2020 0

Parents in a Kilkenny town have been told to stop using water from the taps after it was found to contain particles harmful to their babies. The warning has been issued to residents of the Gowran-Abbeygrove Development by Kilkenny County Council following consultation with the Health Service Executive. It comes after increased levels of nitrates, […]

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WEEKEND FORECAST: Sure it’s only weather for nibbles and Netflix anyway …

By Kilkenny Now 13th March 2020 0

With the unprecedented emergency measures announced by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar yesterday most people will probably be taking the wise advice and staying indoors this weekend. If it’s any consolation, the weather is pretty miserable anyway so you may as well kick back and enjoy a Netflix and chill weekend at home! Met Éireann said the […]

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Hunt on for arsonist who torched car in centre of Kilkenny town

By Kilkenny Now 12th March 2020 0

A car parked outside a residential unit was torched in the centre of a Kilkenny town in an apparent arson attack. The torched car was parked outside of Stone Court, beside the Fairgreen in the centre of Ballyragget. The incident happened sometime between 2am and 2.30pm on Wednesday morning. Emergency services rushed to the scene […]

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COVID-19 LATEST: 27 new cases of coronavirus confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 12th March 2020 0

Health authorities have confirmed 27 new cases of coronavirus –  by far the biggest daily jump in numbers since the beginning of the pandemic. It brings to 70 the total number of cases in the Republic. The massive increase underlines the Government’s decision to impose a wide range of restrictions on schools and social gatherings […]

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COVID-19: Calls for people not to stockpile fall on deaf ears as Kilkenny supermarket shelves empty

By Kilkenny Now 12th March 2020 0

Kilkenny people are being urged not to stockpile items or panic buy in the aftermath of the emergency measures to combat the spread of coronavirus announced by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar this morning. However, this advice seems to have been largely ignored with massive queues forming in supermarkets and shelves being cleared of what the public […]

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COVID-19 LATEST: Defence Forces readied for coronavirus emergency

By Kilkenny Now 12th March 2020 Post a comment

The Defence Forces are preparing to respond to requests of assistance from the Government as unprecedented new measures were announced to combat the spread of Covid-19 today. A statement issued by Óglaidh Na hÉireann today said Defence Forces personnel have been told all non-essential activities have been suspended in an effort to provide support to […]