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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 12th November 2019 0

Martin Anthony SAUNDERS Castlecomer, Loughboy, Kilkenny / Carlow Passed away peacefully at St Luke’s Hospital on Sunday, November 10. Deeply regretted by his mother Annie, brothers Thomas, Pat, Michael, James and Noel, sisters Jean and Philomena, daughter Debbie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Reposing at his brother

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Man (29) to appear in court over spate of county Kilkenny burglaries

By Kilkenny Now 12th November 2019 0

A 29-year-old Kilkenny man is due to appear in court today in relation to a spate of break-ins committed around the county last week. The man was arrested at his home in Kilkenny city centre at 5.20pm yesterday. He was brought to Kilkenny Garda Station for questioning and subsequently charged. He is due to appear […]

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THROW-IN: Your complete guide to all the local GAA fixtures for the week ahead

By Kilkenny Now 12th November 2019 0

Fri 15 Nov Allianz Cumann na mBunscol TOP Oil Roinn B Schools Football Championship South (Round: South Final), Venue: MW Hire Dunmore, Danesfort NS V Tullogher Rosbercon NS14:15,   Sat 16 Nov J.J Kavanagh and Sons Under 21 A Hurling Championship (Round: Quarter Final), Venue: Thomastown, Thomastown V O’Loughlin Gaels14:00, J.J. Kavanagh & Sons  Under […]

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Missing Kilkenny girl (17) found

By Kilkenny Now 12th November 2019 0

The teenage Kilkenny girl who was reported missing over the weekend has been located. Katie Blake (17), from Callan, has been found safe and well. She was located in Cork city. Kate had been last seen in Callan on Saturday.

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Developer resubmits plans for large estate in Kilkenny town

By Kilkenny Now 12th November 2019 0

A developer has resubmitted a planning application for the construction of 85 new homes in a Kilkenny town. Bolton Homes Limited has resubmitted the plans for the large development near Callan town centre. They initially submitted plans in January, but the council subsequently requested further information regarding the project. The new development would create housing

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Launch of new Kilkenny community midwifery service

By Kilkenny Now 12th November 2019 0

The maternity department at St Luke’s General Hospital will officially launch its new Integrated Community Midwifery Service for women in the Kilkenny area this morning. The official launch of the service – which has been operational for a year already – means women who attend St Luke’s maternity services are provided with greater choices in […]

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CRIME SPREE: Four homes in Kilkenny village hit by burglars on same day

By Kilkenny Now 11th November 2019 0

Gardai are hunting for burglars who targeted four separate homes in the same Kilkenny village last week The break-ins occurred in Ballyfoyle last Wednesday, November 6. The first incident occurred at a house in Webbsboro between 9.15am and 6.00pm. The burglars got in through the back door. They ransacked the house, but nothing was taken. Gardaí […]

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Fears grow for Kilkenny girl (17) missing since last Saturday

By Kilkenny Now 11th November 2019 0

Gardaí are renewing their appeal for the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of teenage Kilkenny girl, who has not been seen for 48 hours. 17-year-old Katie Blake has been missing from Callan since Saturday, November 9. Katie is described as being 5’ 8” in height, of thin build, with long black hair with pink […]

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Europe’s top software developers in Kilkenny for major tech conference

By Kilkenny Now 11th November 2019 0

A hugely influential conference that will see some of Europe’s leading names in coding and App development will be launched in Kilkenny this evening. NodeConf EU takes place at the Lyrath Estate over the next three days and will play host to 250 of the leading tech developers in Europe. Industry leaders and Node.js (Javascript) […]

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Back on track: Kilkenny train services resume after huge delays

By Kilkenny Now 11th November 2019 0

Irish Rail say train services are now back to normal after fixing an issue that was earlier causing delays to services to and from Kilkenny An on-rail engineering vehicle had broken down close to Bagnelstown Station and was causing delays of up to two hours. That engine has now been removed and train services are […]