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REVEALED: The takeaway treats Kilkenny diners spend their dough on!

By Kilkenny Now 6th November 2019 0

What takeaway do Kilkenny people click on when they just want to kick up their feet and forget about cooking? It’s Pizza apparently! Just Eat has revealed every Irish county’s preferred top five takeaways and the Italian delight that’s simply bread, cheese and whatever you’re having yourself, tops the list of Kilkenny’s favourite takeaways. And […]

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Halloween night terror as youth’s jaw broken in vicious Kilkenny city assault

By Kilkenny Now 5th November 2019 0

A youth out enjoying Halloween night had his jaw broken in a vicious attack in Kilkenny city. The teenager was assaulted as he walked along Patrick Street in the city at around 8.50pm last Thursday, October 31. Gardai received reports that there was a gang of youths in the area at the time, but they […]

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‘I was left crying and begging for help’ – young Kilkenny woman reveals harrowing ordeal at crisis-hit psychiatric unit

By Kilkenny Now 5th November 2019 0

A young Kilkenny woman has spoken out about her harrowing personal experience at the crisis-hit psychiatric unit at University Hospital Waterford (UHW). Mooncoin native Shauna Aylward, who is herself now a nursing student, bravely decided to go public with details of her treatment at the unit, which has been in the headlines over the past […]

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Thank you and goodbye – Kilkenny gets chance to say fond farewell to Gay Byrne

By Kilkenny Now 5th November 2019 0

A book of condolence will open for Gay Byrne in Kilkenny’s Town Hall today. The father of Irish broadcasting passed away at the age of 85 following a long battle with cancer The public of Kilkenny will be given their chance to pay their respects to the much loved RTÉ broadcaster after the Cathaoirleach of  Kilkenny County Council, […]

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SPONSORED: Mountain View – a little slice of heaven tucked away in the hills of South Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 5th November 2019 0

WHEN you enter the spectacular 120-acre grounds of Mountain View, it feels like you’re world away from the bustle and stresses of everyday life. Tucked snugly into the hills of South Kilkenny in the hurling heartland of Ballyhale, Mountain View boasts incredible panoramic views spanning six counties. It’s almost difficult to remember you’re just a […]

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Man gunned down in cold blood during overnight shooting

By Kilkenny Now 5th November 2019 0

A MAN was has been shot dead overnight. The 39-year-old victim died after a late night shooting in Co Meath that gardaí suspect is linked to the ongoing feud between rival gang in Drogheda, Co Louth. The fatal shooting occurred at Castlemartin Drive at approximately 11.40pm. Shortly afterwards a small van was discovered on fire […]

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New Kilkenny GAA partner makes mark on minor championship

By Kilkenny Now 5th November 2019 0

Kilkenny GAA’s 10-year partnership with UPMC kicked off in earnest over the weekend with the health carer sponsoring gear bags for all the participants in the minor county A and B hurling finals. Players from Dicksboro, Mooncoin, Young Irelands and St Martin’s GAA clubs each received new gear bags in their club colours ahead of […]

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Leading business and education conference comes to Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 5th November 2019 0

A conference discussing how to make connections and collaborations between business and third-level research and development is being held in Kilkenny this week. Amplitude is an annual conference led by the technology transfer offices of Waterford Institute of Technology and Institute of Technology Carlow, which aims to break down barriers between business and research and

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Kilkenny artist takes centre stage at Ireland’s largest art fair

By Kilkenny Now 4th November 2019 0

An acclaimed Kilkenny artist, who rose to national prominence after appearing on a popular TV show, is set to be the centre of attention at Ireland’s largest art fair. Castlecomer’s Jane Willoughby and her keen eye for decoration came to national prominence when her house featured on RTÉ’s Home of the Year 2019. Now her […]

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Kilkenny sportsmen taking on the world and winning

By Kilkenny Now 4th November 2019 0

It has been a wonderful week for young Kilkenny sportsmen, who have been making waves both at home and around the world. GREAT STRIDES Leading the way is the young master of Owning Hill, Joseph O’Brien, whose win at the Breeders Cup set an amazing record unlikely to be broken for a very long time. […]