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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 30th December 2021 0

Frank McEVOY  Francis Terrace, Kilkenny City Frank McEvoy, St. Francis Terrace, Kilkenny City, passed away peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff of St. Luke’s Hospital Kilkenny City on Wednesday 29th December 2021, surrounded by his caring family. Predeceased by his loving wife Ann, his brothers and sister. Frank will be sadly missed by […]

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MICHAEL WOLSEY: I’ll make my New Year move when I find this wonderful land

By Kilkenny Now 25th December 2021 0

Somewhere over the rainbow is a land called Other Jurisdictions. I can’t find it on the map and my satnav is no help, but I intend to keep looking, for it is a wonderful place. Everything in Other Jurisdictions works better than in Ireland, according to some industry representatives, many media commentators and all Sinn […]

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Green light for plans to transform Kilkenny city building into 15 new homes

By Kilkenny Now 25th December 2021 0

Plans to transform an end of terrace property in the city-centre into three new houses and 12 apartments have been given the go-ahead by Kilkenny County Council. The developer, Hansa Properties Ltd, is seeking permission to demolish the two storey house at number 66 Upper Patrick Street, along with a vacant workshop building and sheds […]

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BREAKING: Record 13,765 new cases of virus but hospital numbers continue to drop

By Kilkenny Now 25th December 2021 0

A record 13,765 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed on Christmas Day. This overtooks the previous highest total 11,182 cases recorded yesterday. Despite the huge number of cases, the number of hospitalisations remain low, at a total of 378 patients, the lowest figure since October 9. Of these 87 patients are being treated in intensive […]

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BREAKING: Santa spotted in skies above Kilkenny!

By Kilkenny Now 24th December 2021 0

With just one more sleep before Christmas morning, avaiation authorities have given Santa and his reindeer the green light to enter Irish airspace. And the great man had a special message for Kilkenny children ahead of his big journey tonight. Speaking to KilkennyNow.ie from his home in the North Pole, Santa paid tribute to his […]

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LATEST: Record 11,182 new cases of virus confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 24th December 2021 0

A record 11,182 new cases of Covid-19 were reported by the Department of Health this evening. It is the highest number of cases reported on any one day since the pandemic began, overtaking the previous high of 8,248 reported on January 8 last. In a statement, the department said it estimates 83% of cases are […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 24th December 2021 0

Laurence-Larry GRIFFIN  Clonmel, Tipperary/Ballyheigue, Kerry/Glenmore, Kilkenny Mr Laurence (Larry) Thomas Griffin, Clonmel & formely from Ballyheigue Co. Kerry and Glenmore, Co. Kilkenny (retired Garda Siochana). peacefully passed on December 23rd 2021 in the care of the Pallative Care Unit at Haywood Lodge, Clonmel. Sadly missed by his loving wife Mary, Son

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Plans for new apartment block in county Kilkenny town

By Kilkenny Now 24th December 2021 0

Plans for a new block of apartments in a county Kilkenny town have been lodged with Kilkenny County Council. In its submission to the local authority, Kilkenny Voluntary Housing Association Company Limited has sought permission to demolish an existing building in Ladyswell Street in Thomastown. In its place, the association plans to construct a new […]

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WEATHER FORECAST: Snow sign of White Christmas – but Kilkenny will see some unusual conditions over coming days

By Kilkenny Now 24th December 2021 0

Kilkenny is unlikely to see a White Christmas tomorrow. But with Christmas Day just hours away, weather forecasters have revealed unusual conditions will dominate our festive celebrations. In its latest forecast, Met Éireann says snow is looking unlikely with the unseasonably mild conditions and wet and windy weather in recent days set to continue. But […]

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LATEST: Good jab! Half of adult population now boosted as 7,411 new cases of virus confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 23rd December 2021 0

A further 7,411 people have contracted Covid-19, according to updated figures released this evening. The Department of Health also confirmed there are now 390 people being treated in hospital for the virus, the lowest level since October 10. Of these, 98 patients are in ICU. The latest figures come as Taoiseach Micheál Martin confirmed almost […]