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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 7th November 2019 0

William (Billy) FOGARTY Lower Grange, Goresbridge Formerly of Connolly’s Red Mills. Billy passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 6  at Borris Lodge Nursing Home. Devoted husband of the late Teresa. Deeply regretted by his loving children Helen, John, Seamus and Margaret and much loved granddaughter Emily. Brother Paddy and sister Bridie (Sloyan),

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REVEALED: People seeking treatment for cocaine use doubles in one year

By Kilkenny Now 7th November 2019 0

There has been a 50% rise in the number of people in Ireland seeking treatment for cocaine use in the past year. The unprecedented rise has been revealed in figures just released by the Health Research Board (HRB), who says the economic recovery is the driving factor behind the surge in drug use. People seeking […]

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‘Class’ war of words erupts between rival Kilkenny-Carlow TDs

By Kilkenny Now 7th November 2019 0

KILKENNY Deputy Kathleen Funchion has launched a scathing attack on fellow constituency TD Pat Deering for making “classist” remarks during a live televised debate. Deputy Funchion also called on Leo Varadkar to “clarify” comments made by Carlow-Kilkenny TD Pat Deering (pictured below) on RTÉ’s Late Debate programme. “The remarks by

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Distraught Kilkenny woman returns home to find home ransacked and cash stolen

By Kilkenny Now 7th November 2019 0

A county Kilkenny woman returned home to discover her home had been broken into and some cash in foreign currenty had been stolen while she was away. The break-in occured at a house in Pollagh, Skeoughvosteen, Goresbridge, sometime between 9.40am last Saturday and 5.30pm on Sunday. A local Garda spokesperson confirmed: “The homeowner returned to […]

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Thieves distract elderly Kilkenny woman and make off with her purse

By Kilkenny Now 6th November 2019 0

An elderly Kilkenny lady had her purse stolen from her car while trying to help out a stranger in need. The incident happened in Loughboy last Friday afternoon. The elderly woman had just returned to her car when a female approached her on her passenger side door. The female asked the elderly lady for change […]

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MICHAEL WOLSEY: Standing room only on the Misery Express

By Kilkenny Now 6th November 2019 0

It is 8.14 and I am standing in a corridor on the Misery Express, as regulars call this morning train that runs from Dundalk, in Co Louth, to Bray in Co Wicklow. I got on at the fourth stop, so my chances of being seated were nil. But we are standing comfortably enough with some […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 6th November 2019 0

Seamus KINSELLA Ballytarsney, Mullinavat Seamus passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 3 surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Marie (née Vereker) and loving father of Imelda. Seamus is deeply regretted by his brothers Philip and Patrick, sisters Nell, Mai, Joan, Theresa, Rose and Martina, uncles Bill and John and aunt Brigid, brothers-in-law,

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Child’s play! Charity that makes kids’ time in hospital more enjoyable seeks Kilkenny volunteers

By Kilkenny Now 6th November 2019 0

A charity that tries to makes hospital stays for sick children a bit more enjoyable, is coming to Kilkenny looking for more volunteers to get involved. Children in Hospital Ireland (CHI) works with sick children, bringing them fun, play and support, all in an effort to make their stay in hospital more pleasurable. The charity […]

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Kilkenny elderly group receives funding to expand services

By Kilkenny Now 6th November 2019 0

A Kilkenny group, which provides support to the elderly who wish to remain living within the community, has just received funding to expand their services. Newpark Close Community Development is to receive €30,380 from the Department of Mental Health and Older People to continue providing essential services that allow some of Kilkenny’s elderly to remain […]

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On the same wavelength – South East Science Festival kicks off in Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 6th November 2019 Post a comment

The South East Science Festival takes place across Kilkenny over the next ten days as a part of National Science Week. The festival brings top scientists and science presenters from Ireland and abroad to primary and secondary students in Kilkenny and across the region. Last year, more than 12,000 students participated in over 100 events […]