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MICHAEL WOLSEY: It’s the €3bn National White Elephant Plan

By Kilkenny Now 20th November 2019 0

WORK on installations for the National Broadband Plan will begin in January and the Government believes it will all be completed by 2027. Well, that’s what it says. But there are elections looming and politicians would say Mass if they thought it would get them a few extras votes. Judging by other State projects, 2037 […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 20th November 2019 0

Mary O’MEARA (née Kearney) ‘Ashbrook’, Owning, Piltown Mary O’Meara (nee Kearney) late of ‘Ashbrook’, Owning, Piltown, Co. Kilkenny, November 18th, 2019. Reposing at Walsh’s Funeral Home, New Street, Carrick-on-Suir,on Wednesday, November 20th, from 4:30pm with removal at 6:30pm to Owning Church. Funeral Mass on Thursday, November 21st,

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Garda chopper used to track down gang of Kilkenny burglars

By Kilkenny Now 20th November 2019 0

The Garda Helicopter was instrumental in hunting down a gang of burglars caught breaking into a premises in Kilkenny last night. A  manhunt was launched for two men who managed to escape the clutches of gardai at the scene of the burglary in the Johnswell area of Kilkenny city late last night. Gardai arrested one […]

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All the ingredients for success: two local firms in line for Bord Bia awards

By Kilkenny Now 20th November 2019 0

Kilkenny’s food industry could be set for a double boost as two iconic brands have been shortlisted for Bord Bia’s Food and Drink Awards 2019. Glanbia and Dawn Meats are among 29 firms that will go forward to national finals in the RDS Concert Hall on November 27 which will be hosted by Miriam O’Callaghan. […]

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New course to credit Kilkenny family carers for vital role they play in society

By Kilkenny Now 20th November 2019 0

A course designed to provide Kilkenny family carers with the skills they need to care for a loved one at home has been developed by Institute of Technology, Carlow. The course launched this will and is a partnership between Family Carers Ireland and IT Carlow. It teaches participants the practical care skills to meet the […]

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Anger as Kilkenny City Bus Service is delayed yet again – this time until February

By Kilkenny Now 19th November 2019 0

Plans to launch the Kilkenny City Bus Service by Christmas have been parked because the seven buses required to provide the people of Kilkenny with public transport will not arrive on time. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has contacted Kilkenny County Council to inform them that “the fleet of buses required to operate the services […]

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Kilkenny farmers urged to be extra vigilant as burglars target machinery and fuel

By Kilkenny Now 19th November 2019 0

Gardai are urging Kilkenny farmers to be extra security conscious following a spate of incidents around the county where farm sheds and outhouses were targeted by burglars. A substantial amount of tools and machinery, such as chainsaws and other farming machinery was taken, along with 150 litres of diesel, from an outhouse on a farm […]

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WEATHER WARNING: Heavy rain and flooding expected for Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 19th November 2019 0

Kilkenny residents are being warned to expect heavy rains and possible flooding overnight, which could make driving conditions extremely dangerous. Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow – Rainfall Warning for five counties including Kilkenny. The national weather forecaster said: “From early hours of Wednesday to noon on Thursday, spells of heavy rain at times […]

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Kilkenny students given chance to swot up on life after leaving cert

By Kilkenny Now 19th November 2019 0

This is a busy week for Kilkenny students thinking of moving onto higher education as most of the third level institutions are hosting their open days. To help the close to 1,000 students in Kilkenny who will pursue a college course next Autumn, an initiative called College Awareness Week has been put together by Ireland’s […]

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Body found following sea and air search for missing man off Waterford coast

By Kilkenny Now 19th November 2019 0

A body has been recovered following the massive sea and air search off the Waterford coast for a man in his 50s reported missing yesterday. The body was discovered at Stradbally Cove earlier this afternoon. The Waterford Rescue Helicopter 117, as well as the lifeboats from both Tramore and Bonmahon were involved in the search, which was centred on a specific stretch of