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GAA ROUND-UP: All the latest local results and tables

By Kilkenny Now 23rd September 2019 0

St Canice’s Credit Union (Kilkenny) Senior Hurling Championship Sat, 21 Sept (Round: 1st Round), James Stephens 4-19 Danesfort 0-15 (Round: 1st Round / Relegation Semi Final), Erins Own 3-18 Bennettsbridge 2-9 Sun, 22 Sept (Round: 1st Round), Graigue Ballycallan 1-10 Mullinavat 0-13 (Round: 1st Round / Relegation Semi Final), Ballyhale Shamrocks 5-27 St.

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‘Nothing compares 2Her’ – Sinead O’Connor confirms Kilkenny gig

By Kilkenny Now 23rd September 2019 0

By COLIN BARTLEY ONE of Ireland’s most endearing, yet controversial, musical superstars is bringing her haunting brilliance to Kilkenny later this year. Sinead O’Connor has announced she is adding a date in The Hub in Kilkenny to her Irish tour on November 2. O’Connor’s talent came to the fore again recently after her hauntingly powerful […]

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WEATHER FORECAST: Fears of power cuts as more thunder and lightening forecast

By Kilkenny Now 23rd September 2019 0

IT’S looking like a wet one folks. Forecasters are predicting plenty of showers this week as the remnants of Hurricane Humberto hit Ireland. Although Humberto has been downgraded to a tropical storm, Kilkenny already felt the effects of it with sporadic thunder and lightning storms over the weekend. Met Eireann said today will be very […]

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Waterford politicians join forces in bid to block Kilkenny becoming HQ of new Garda division

By Kilkenny Now 22nd September 2019 0

POLITCIANS in neighbouring Waterford have joined forces in a bid to prevent Kilkenny from becoming the headquarters of the expanded new Garda division. All but one of Waterford’s four local TDs and all 32 councillors have signed a letter to Garda Commissioner Drew Harris urging him to pick Waterford over Kilkenny as the location of […]

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UPDATE: Gardai thank public after missing Kilkenny man is found safe

By Kilkenny Now 22nd September 2019 0

A  MAN who was reported missing in Kilkenny yesterday has been found safe and well. In a statement, gardai confirmed David Kelly (52), who was reported missing after he had not been seen since Friday, had been located. Gardai thanked the public for their help with their appeal for information.

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Support group for little-known disorder invite Kilkenny public to attend event

By Kilkenny Now 22nd September 2019 0

By COLIN BARTLEY A KILKENNY support group for suffers of a common but relatively unknown disorder is inviting the public to come and find out more. Kilkenny Dyspraxia/Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) Support Group is hosting an information evening to educate the public on the little-known disorder. Dyspraxia/DCD is a common disorder affecting fine and/or gross

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Plans to expand two Kilkenny schools

By Kilkenny Now 22nd September 2019 0

TWO Kilkenny primary schools have lodged planning applications with the local authroity seeking to expand their facilities. Bunscoil McAuley Rice in Callan, which currently educates nearly 900 children, is looking to add an extra classroom, an entrance hall, three Special Education Teacher (SET) rooms, and toilets. The school opened in 2015. Due to the demand […]

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Rugby World Cup 2019: Perfect start as impressive Ireland put Scotland to the sword

By Kilkenny Now 22nd September 2019 0

By COLIN BARTLEY IRELAND has gotten their Rugby World cup off to the best possible start with a convincing win over Scotland. Three tries in the first half-hour had Ireland comfortably in the lead, with Scotland’s challenge wilting in the humidity of Yokohama. Ireland stifled Scotland’s attack and looked dangerous themselves going forward. First-half tries […]

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Redevelopment of Kilkenny city-centre street to ease traffic congestion

By Kilkenny Now 21st September 2019 Post a comment

By COLIN BARTLEY A CITY-centre street will be transformed in an effort to make it more people and business friendly, while also easing traffic congestion in the area. Ormonde St will become a one-way street for traffic, removing the pinch point that occurs at its junction with Patrick Street. Kilkenny County Council plans to make […]

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Leading Kilkenny company wins prestigious national award

By Kilkenny Now 21st September 2019 0

A LEADING Kilkenny company has been named overall winner of a prestigious national award. TransferMate was the winner of the first annual Deloitte Financial Services Innovation Awards, which took place in Dublin yesterday. The Kilkenny company was also named the winner of the product or service category for its ‘Global Invoice Connect’ solution. TransferMate is