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Cats receive nine All-Star nominations, TJ Reid in running for Player of the Year

By Kilkenny Now 26th September 2019 0

By COLIN BARTLEY KILKENNY players have received nine nominations for the PwC All-Star hurling awards, and TJ Reid has been nominated for Player of the Year. Adrian Mullen’s breakout season has been recognised as he gets a nod for the Young Hurler of the Year. All-Ireland champions Tipperary lead the way with 11 of their […]

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Green light given for amalgamation of Kilkenny secondary schools

By Kilkenny Now 26th September 2019 0

By COLIN BARTLEY A NEW secondary school in Kilkenny, an amalgamation of two existing schools, will be ready to open its doors in 2022. That is the expectation of the people behind the plans to amalgamate the two secondary schools in Callan. A steering committee for the project was created this week, to begin the […]

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UPDATE: 33 arrested in day long crime crackdown by Kilkenny gardai

By Kilkenny Now 25th September 2019 0

By COLIN BARTLEY GARDAI have arrested 33 people and recovered a quantity of drugs, as part of Operation Storm aimed at preventing crime in county Kilkenny. One man appeared in court earlier today and more have been charged in relation to various crimes today. Over 120 gardai took part in the operation including 26 trainee […]

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MICHAEL WOLSEY: How should we honour this extraordinary Joe?

By Kilkenny Now 25th September 2019 0

WHEN Jack Charlton brought the Irish football team back from its first international tournament, the Taoiseach, Charles Haughey, made him an honorary Irishman. It was a meaningless gesture, but it captured the mood of the country which wanted to reward this visitor who had brought us a small measure of success and a great deal […]

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BREAKING: Kilkenny named HQ of new Eastern Garda Region

By Kilkenny Now 25th September 2019 0

By COLIN BARTLEY KILKENNY has been announced as the headquarters for the newly formed Eastern Garda Region and the new Regional Chief Superintendent will also be based in the city. The Commissioner of An Garda Síochána, Drew Harris, made the announcement this afternoon as part of the new Garda Operating Model, the biggest shake-up in […]

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Renowned Kilkenny restaurant named Ireland’s best fine dining venue

By Kilkenny Now 25th September 2019 0

By COLIN BARTLEY AN INTERNATIONALLY renowned Kilkenny restaurant is Ireland’s best fine dining venue for 2019. The Michelin Star and three AA Rosette Lady Helen Restaurant at Mount Juliet Estate has been named Ireland’s Best Fine Dining Hotel Restaurant at the 2019 Gold Medal Awards. The Lady Helen was announced as the winner at a […]

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Kilkenny school to host open evening for prospective students

By Kilkenny Now 25th September 2019 0

A KILKENNY secondary school is opening its doors to prospective students about to finish their primary education in the coming year. Presentation Secondary School in Kilkenny is to welcome fifth and sixth class pupils, their parents and guardians to an open evening at the school. Teachers, staff and pupils will be on hand for the […]

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15 arrested in major crackdown on crime in Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 25th September 2019 0

By COLIN BARTLEY GARDAI have arrested 15 people and recovered a quantity of drugs, as part of Operation Storm aimed at preventing crime in county Kilkenny. One man has been charged already and is due in court later today. Up to 100 gardai are taking part in the operation including 26 trainee gardai and armed […]

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Cut above the rest: Kilkenny stylist wins national award

By Kilkenny Now 25th September 2019 0

By COLIN BARTLEY A KILKENNY hairstylist demonstrated she is a cut above the rest after winning Ireland’s best at an award ceremony this weekend. Lynn Knox of Streetlife Hair Salon on High Street, Kilkenny picked up the Captivating Colour award at the 2019 Irish Great Lengths Awards in Dublin, on Sunday night. The Great Lengths […]

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Cyclist knocked down in morning rush hour, emergency services at scene

By Kilkenny Now 25th September 2019 0

By COLIN BARTLEY A CYCLIST has been injured after being knocked off his bike during the morning rush hour traffic in Kilkenny. The incident happened close to the roundabout on the Dublin Road and Ring Road in the city. Motorists are being advised to exercise caution on the road and to expect delays. Emergency services […]