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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 15th December 2021 0

Mary FLEMING (née Nolan) Coolhill, The Rower Mary passed away peacefully, after a short illness bravely borne in the loving care of St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny. Beloved wife of Pat, mother of Pauraic and Elaine, sister of Ned, Tom, Sheila and the late Betty. Sadly missed by her loving husband, son, daughter, brothers, sister, grandchild […]

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Glanbia reveals latest milk prices it will pay to Kilkenny farmers

By Kilkenny Now 15th December 2021 0

Local diary giant Glanbia has confirmed it will pay its Kilkenny milk suppliers 39 cent per litre for November. In a statement, Glanbia Ireland (GI) said it will pay a base milk price for November of 38.58 cpl (including VAT) for creamery milk at 3.6% fat and 3.3% protein. This is an increase of 1.4 cpl […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 15th December 2021 0

Dan SHANAHAN  Gahan House, Graiguenamanagh/Thomastown (Formerly of 9 Noreview Cresent, Thomastown) Dan, predeceased by his loving wife Helen, passed away peacefully on Sunday, 12 December at St Columba’s Hospital, Thomastown; having spent his recent years in the loving care of the staff at Gahan House, Graiguenamanagh. Dan is deeply regretted by his loving sisters

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Power tools stolen from van parked near Kilkenny village

By Kilkenny Now 15th December 2021 0

A thief made off with valuable power tools worth €1,400 after they broke into a parked van in south Kilkenny. The theft occurred sometime between 5pm last Thursday and 7am the following morning in the Owning area. A local Garda spokesperson told KilkennyNow: “The items taken were Stihl Leaf Blower and three Stihl chainsaws. Anyone […]

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Funding to help Kilkenny sports clubs recover

By Kilkenny Now 14th December 2021 0

Just over €43,000 has been allocated to help sports organisations in Kilkenny to recover and grow after the pandemic. Kilkenny Recreation & Sports Partnership was awarded €43,000 under the Department of Sport’s Local Sports Partnership (LSP) Small Grant Scheme. The local funding is part of an €80 million national package of grants designed to help […]

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870 local children waiting over year for ‘life changing treatment’ – Kilkenny TD

By Kilkenny Now 14th December 2021 0

Children’s health waiting times in Kilkenny and the south east have “spiralled out of control”, a local TD has said. New figures obtained by Deputy Kathleen Funchion reveal 71,000 children across the State are waiting for “life changing treatment”, of which 19,000 who face a wait of over a year or more. Of these, 1,781 […]

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Suspected drug driver tried to evade Garda checkpoint at Kilkenny town

By Kilkenny Now 13th December 2021 0

A suspected drug driver was arrested after he attempted to turn away from a Garda checkpoint in county Kilkenny. The driver’s vehicle was also found to be displaying false discs when he was pulled over by gardai. Gardai confirmed charges will follow. A local Garda spokesperson said: “The driver of this vehicle was displaying false […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 13th December 2021 0

John HUTCHINSON  Lakes Nursing Home, Killaloe, Clare/Sixmilebridge, Clare/Danesfort, Kilkenny Formerly of Danesford Co. Kilkenny and Sixmilebridge Co. Clare. Peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff at Lakes Nursing Home. Predeceased by his wife Mary. Deeply missed by his loving family, nephews, nieces, extended family, fellow residents and staff in the Lakes Nursing

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Kilkenny schools can avail of new grant to install air filters

By Kilkenny Now 13th December 2021 0

Schools across Kilkenny will be able to avail of grants to improve ventilation and help combat the spread of Covid-10. The minor works grant announced by Education Minister Norma Foley can also be used for IT equipment and classroom furniture, but they will allow the purchase of HEPA air filters. Primary and special schools will […]

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KILKENNY WEATHER: ‘A touch of frost’ – night temperatures drop to sub-zero

By Kilkenny Now 13th December 2021 0

Night-time temperatures will drop to sub-zero at time in Kilkenny this week. In its latest forecast, Met Éireann said most places will remain dry today but the south east will be cloudier, with also a few ‘spots of rain or drizzle at times’ and highest temperatures of 5 to 9 degrees. The forecast warned it […]