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Kilkenny studio’s Oscar nominated masterpiece is in top five animated film of the decade

By Kilkenny Now 13th December 2019 0

KILKENNY’S world-famous animation studio, Cartoon Saloon, has received yet another stunning endorsement of their work. With the decade coming to a close, many take time to reflect on what has just gone by, which is exactly what one of the most influential magazines in the movie business has just done. They have decided Cartoon Saloon’s […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 13th December 2019 0

Peter (Peadar) BARRETT Waterford Road, Kilkenny City, Kilkenny Barrett (Waterford Road, Kilkenny) 12th December 2019, peacefully, in the wonderful care of Anne and the staff at Drakelands House Nursing Home, Peter (Peadar), beloved husband of Patricia and much loved father of Michael, Niall and Carol Ann, sadly missed by his loving wife and family, daughter-in-law Sinéad,

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The Kilkenny man who could make or break Brexit

By Kilkenny Now 13th December 2019 Post a comment

“Get Brexit Done” was the simple and effective mantra Boris Johnson swept the Conservative Party back into power on the back of, securing an overwhelming majority in the UK elections overnight. The electorate bought it and probably think ‘that’s it done’ and everything will go back to the way it was just before David Cameron […]

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PROPERTY OF THE WEEK: Completely refurbished county Kilkenny farmhouse to meet all your modern living needs

By Kilkenny Now 13th December 2019 0

The address: Pottlerath, Kilmanagh, county Kilkenny  The lowdown: Converted three-bedroom traditional farmhouse with separate studio/office/granny flat   The price: €225,000 ______________________________________________ Did you ever dream of owning your own sprawling farmhouse? If so, this wonderfully kept home located just outside the village of Kilmanagh could be the

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SPONSORED: Throw a Christmas party with a difference – at the Newpark Hotel’s Ski Lodge

By Kilkenny Now 13th December 2019 0

YOU don’t need to go to the Alps to enjoy the pleasures of a luxury winter ski lodge. The folks at Newpark Hotel have gone off-piste to bring one right here to Kilkenny. The hotel has transformed its Terrace into a luxurious Ski Lodge and there is no need to tackle any tricky slopes before […]

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History of dance: Kilkenny museum raves about silent disco

By Kilkenny Now 13th December 2019 0

An amazing space that houses the history of Kilkenny is to throw open its doors to DJ’s, decks and dancing crowds this weekend – but unless you were there, you probably wouldn’t even notice. Following in the funky steps of renowned centres of culture across Europe, Kilkenny’s Medieval Mile Museum is opening its doors to […]

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WEEKEND WEATHER: Let it snow … Met Éireann warns of ‘wintry falls’

By Kilkenny Now 13th December 2019 0

The odds of a white Christmas are shortening as weather forcasters predicted we could be in for some snow this weekend. Met Éireann said “some wintry falls” are possible this weekend as the icy weather continues and temperatures plummet to sub-zero. It’s also expected to be windy today, with the breezy conditions rolling into the […]

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Thieves break-into Kilkenny premises and make off with the safe in brazen pre-Christmas burglary

By Kilkenny Now 12th December 2019 0

Burglars broke-into a Kilkenny city business before they thrashed the premises and made off with the safe. The break-in occured at a business in Smithlands, Loughboy at around around 1.40am on Monday. The burglars forced open the front door with a crowbar and, once inside, they ransacked the shop area. They then located the safe […]

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Step in the right directions: Two Kilkenny routes included in new walks scheme

By Kilkenny Now 12th December 2019 0

Kilkenny tourism and landowners have both been given a boost with the news that two scenic rambles have been included in the State’s expanded Walks Scheme. Local TD and Government minister John Paul Phelan has confirmed that the Gathabawn Loop Walk and Kilmacoliver Loop Walk have been included in the first phase of the expanded […]

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‘It’s not over!’ Parents of boys scarred for life in horror acid attack vow to fight for justice

By Kilkenny Now 12th December 2019 Post a comment

The parents of the three boys scarred for life following a horrific acid attack in Waterford last April have vowed to continue their fight for justice for their children. The families today revealed they have contacted the authorities asking for an “urgent meeting” after news broke yesterday that two of the attackers will only receive […]