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PLOUGHING TRAFFIC UPDATE: Huge tailbacks reported as crowds flock to Carlow

By Kilkenny Now 18th September 2019 0

By COLIN BARTLEY ORGANISERS are struggling to cope with record crowds turning up at the National Ploughing Championship today. Some visitors are reporting being stuck in traffic for up to three to four hours, while organisers have just announced the shuttle bus service from Carlow has been stopped due to over-capacity saying there is no […]

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THROW-IN: Your complete guide for all the local GAA fixtures for the week ahead

By Kilkenny Now 18th September 2019 0

Tue 17 Sept  Kilkenny Honda Centre Minor C Hurling League Group A (Round: Round 5), Venue: Slieverue, Slieverue V John Lockes18:30, Duggan Steel Under-13 B Hurling Championship (Round: S/Final), Venue: Coon, St Martin’s V Dunnamaggin18:30, Duggan Steel Under-13 C Hurling Championship (Round: Q/Final (A)), Venue: Bennettsbridge, Bennettsbridge V Ballyhale

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Letter of the law: An Post and gardai team up to bring new crime initiative to Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 18th September 2019 0

By COLIN BARTLEY POSTMEN and postwomen are to deliver more than letters and parcels to rural Kilkenny, they will now deliver a visible crime prevention support in partnership with the gardai. In a first in Ireland, An Post and An Gardai Síochána have announced a partnership aimed at bringing about a feeling of safety to […]

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PLOUGHING SPECIAL: Kilkenny’s best side out for glorious first day at the Championship

By Kilkenny Now 18th September 2019 0

DESPITE from some traffic issues on the first day of the ploughing championship in Fennagh, Co Carlow, the crowds turned out in record numbers to soak up the sun and soak up the atmosphere. Organisers say over 100,000 visitors came to the championships on Day 1 and as the weather is set to remain glorious […]

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Kilkenny suspects in horror sex attack on young girls give DNA samples to gardai

By Kilkenny Now 17th September 2019 0

By COLIN BARTLEY DNA samples have been taken from a group of juvenile males, some who are from Kilkenny, suspected of being involved in a high-profile sexual attack on three young girls. The alleged incident took place at Burrow in Courtown, Co Wexford around midnight on Sunday, July 28. Homes in Kilkenny were raided in […]

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Kilkenny Council chief: Why we’re hiking your property tax by 15%

By Kilkenny Now 17th September 2019 0

By COLIN BARTLEY KILKENNY County Council has defended the controversial 15% increase in local property tax (LPT) being imposed on homeowners in the city and county. And the council’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) said the increase came about due to her recommendation to council members. Kilkenny councillors voted overwhelmingly in favour of the 15% increase […]

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More trees, warmer homes, less waste – Kilkenny signs up to new climate change charter

By Kilkenny Now 17th September 2019 0

By COLIN BARTLEY KILKENNY has made a commitment to work towards making itself a greener place to live in. Work to plant more trees around the county, reduce home heating inefficiency, work to create less waste, develop greener transport solutions and create a sustainable flood management plan for all of Kilkenny are the stated aims […]

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Enterprising Kilkenny company ‘One to Watch’ after collecting national award at Ploughing Championship

By Kilkenny Now 17th September 2019 0

By COLIN BARTLEY A KILKENNY company has won a prestigious annual agri-business award at the National Ploughing Championships. Beotanics Ltd, based in Stoneyford was announced as the ‘One-to-Watch’ award winner at the Enterprise Ireland Innovation Arena Awards 2019. The Kilkenny company leads the way in the development of niche food crops such as Sweet Potato, […]

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Feeling good! Kilkenny health and wellness destinations required for European recognition

By Kilkenny Now 17th September 2019 0

By COLIN BARTLEY VISITORS to Kilkenny are increasingly looking for breaks that offer authentic experiences through nature and local traditions. With this in mind, Fáilte Ireland is searching for emerging destinations in Kilkenny which provide a ‘health and well-being’ tourism experiences to put themselves forward for an international award which recognises innovative

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Ploughing Championships: Kilkenny commuters caught-up in massive 15km tailbacks

By Kilkenny Now 17th September 2019 Post a comment

By COLIN BARTLEY DELAYS of up to three to four hours and 15 kilometre tailbacks stretching into Kilkenny county have plagued the first morning of the National Ploughing Championship. The worst affect traffic routes are the two going through Kilkenny to the championship site in Fennagh, county Carlow. Those stuck in traffic took to social […]