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WEATHER ALERT: Yellow weather warning – heavy rain, sleet and snow expected

By Kilkenny Now 13th November 2019 0

Heavy rain, which could lead to spells of sleet and snow, is expected to hit Kilkenny this afternoon. And it looks like it already may have started in some parts of the county with downpours reported in Northern Kilkenny. Motorist are being warned there is a good chance of spot flooding around the county as […]

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Last order for alcohol ads as ban comes into effect

By Kilkenny Now 13th November 2019 0

A ban on certain types of alcohol advertising, restricting where and when it can be displayed, has come into effect. The new legislation aims to prevent the promotion of alcoholic drinks to children and the new measures outlaw outdoor alcohol advertising on public transport and around schools and playgrounds. Further restrictions are in place banning […]

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Support group for people affected by brain injures opens doors to Kilkenny people

By Kilkenny Now 13th November 2019 0

A group that supports families and carers affected by brain injuries and who are learning to cope with how to deal with the condition is throwing its doors open to people in Kilkenny. ‘On With Life’ is a dedicated support initiative for family and friends affected by brain injury. It is also open to family […]

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Council approves plan to build 40 new homes in Kilkenny town

By Kilkenny Now 13th November 2019 0

A Kilkenny town is set to be transformed after the local authority gave the green light to a major new development that will house up to 140 people. Kilkenny County Council has approved planning for the construction of 40 new homes at Ogenty, Gowran. The development will see the construction of 10 two-storey, four-bedroom houses, […]

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Rustlers steal 40 cattle from Kilkenny farm before vanishing without a trace

By Kilkenny Now 12th November 2019 0

A gang of rustlers stole an entire herd of cattle from a farm in county Kilkenny before vanishing without a trace. Kilkenny gardai have confirmed that 40 animals were taken off the land from a farm in Jerpoint Hill outside Thomastown last week The owner realised the whole herd had vanished early on Sunday morning. […]

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Gardai confirm they are reviewing case of Kilkenny woman missing for 24 years

By Kilkenny Now 12th November 2019 0

The case of a young Kilkenny woman who went missing 24 years ago while attempting to make her way home from Dublin has been re-opened. In a significant development, it’s been confirmed the Garda Serious Crime Review team is looking into case surrounding the disappearance of then 21-year-old Callan woman, Jo Jo Dullard. Jo Jo […]

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Kilkenny taxpayers granted extension after Revenue’s pay and file system crashes

By Kilkenny Now 12th November 2019 0

Kilkenny taxpayers have had their pay and file tax return deadline extended after the Revenue’s online system crashed due to “heavy usage volumes.” Many taxpayers found when they went online earlier this afternoon, they could not file their returns, as the Revenue’s ROS system was down. Now the deadline to file tax returns has been […]

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Ferrybank’s North Quays investors concerned over lack of housing in region: report

By Kilkenny Now 12th November 2019 0

The investors behind the €350 million North Quays development have expressed concerns over the lack of housing in the region. Their concerns were revealed in correspondence released to The Sunday Business Post under the Freedom of Information Act. Falcon Real Estate Developments, part of the Fawaz Alkohair Saudi Arabian investment group, is leading the plan to […]

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Glanbia to pay Kilkenny farmers 29c per litre of milk for October

By Kilkenny Now 12th November 2019 Post a comment

KILKENNY-based Glanbia will pay local farmers 29 cent per litre for milk supplies in October. Glanbia Ireland (GI) confirmed it will pay members a base milk price for August of 28 cents per litre including VAT, for manufacturing milk at 3.6% fat and 3.3% protein. This is unchanged from the September base price. The Board […]

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Kilkenny rents on the verge of hitting €1,000

By Kilkenny Now 12th November 2019 0

Rents continue to rise in Kilkenny, and if they keep rising at this pace the average rent could top €1,000 by the new year. Kilkenny rents are up €4.9% in the last three months, reaching €975 per month, which is a staggering 70.8% higher than its lowest point in 2012. People are paying €341 more […]