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WEATHER FORECAST: We could be in for a welcome Indian Summer

By Kilkenny Now 19th August 2019 0

OUR unsettled weather is set to continue this week, but there is brighter news on the horizon. Met Éireann has forecast more widespread showers interspersed with sunny spells over the coming days, but things are set to pick up later in the week and there is even a chance we could enjoy a welcome Indian […]

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‘Completely dangerous and irresponsible’ – Kilkenny gardai discover passengers in back of two-seater van

By Kilkenny Now 18th August 2019 0

KILKENNY gardai discovered two passengers in the back of a two seater van after they pulled over the vehicle. The search of the commercial vehicle (pictured below) was carried out by members of the Kilkenny Roads Policing Unit last week. Gardaí confirmed a fixed charge notice was issued to the vehicle’s owner. A Garda spokesperson […]

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Government warned to delete ‘unlawful’ data it holds on Kilkenny people

By Kilkenny Now 18th August 2019 0

THE Government has been ordered to delete the ‘unlawful’ data it holds on people in Kilkenny. The Data Protection Commissioner (DPC) warned the Government it has just three-weeks to delete the data it currently holds on come 3.2 million citizens, which was obtained during the rollout of Public Service Cards (PSC). The DPC conducted an […]

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ALL-IRELAND FINAL: Tipp are top as Hogan’s red card sinks Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 18th August 2019 0

Kilkenny 0-20 Tipperary 3-25 THE sending off of Richie Hogan was the main talking point of the All-Ireland senior hurling final as Tipperary made the most of their numerical advantage to put Kilkenny to the sword at Croke Park today. Three devastating goals proved to be the difference as the Cats struggled to claw their […]

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MINOR RESULT: Kilkenny have no answer to Galway’s firepower

By Kilkenny Now 18th August 2019 0

Kilkenny 0-12 Galway 3-14 KILKENNY’S minors were swept aside by a free scoring Galway at Croke Park today. It was an incredible performance from Galway, who were immense throughout a fairly one-sided encounter, especially their forwards Sean McDonagh, Ruben Davitt and Greg Thomas. Kilkenny just didn’t have an answer to Galway’s intensity and scoring power […]

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Dream come true: Tommy (11) wins ticket to his first ever All-Ireland final

By Kilkenny Now 18th August 2019 0

TODAY is a dream come true for 11-year-old Tommy Ryan, who is attending his first ever All-Ireland final at Croke Park – thanks to KilkennyNow.ie! The Glenmore lad was over the moon after his mother Cathriona won two tickets to today’s showdown with Tipperary after she took part in our competition yesterday. “Thank you very […]

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BIG MATCH WEATHER: Be prepared for all conditions

By Kilkenny Now 18th August 2019 0

CATS fans heading to the match would be well advised to bring the wet gear as there is a good chance the sliothar will be wet in Croke Park this afternoon. The forecast for Dublin is fairly mixed, sunny spells and showers, which come afternoon, could turn into full-on rain and maybe even thunderstorms. According […]

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KILKENNY V TIPP – BIG MATCH PREVIEW: Where tomorrow’s All-Ireland final will be won and lost

By Kilkenny Now 17th August 2019 0

By COLIN BARTLEY ONE thing to be put to bed is the idea that this is a new Kilkenny team, a team a couple of years in the making. Because they ain’t! Take away Huw Lawlor and Adrian Mullen, two players thrown into championship battle for the first time this year, or Paddy Deegan, John […]

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1,200 people in Kilkenny suffer with dementia, local lady is face of new national campaign

By Kilkenny Now 17th August 2019 Post a comment

BY COLIN BARTLEY THERE are over 1,200 people living with dementia in Kilkenny, and that number is set to increase as national figures indicate that over 4,000 people will develop the condition across Ireland every year. Next month is World Alzheimer Month (September) and the Health Service Executive is launching a campaign called Dementia: Understand Together.  The face of

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Garda warning as two killed in separate road collisions

By Kilkenny Now 17th August 2019 0

GARDAI have urged motorists to be vigilant on the roads this weekend after two people were killed in separate collisions in neighbouring Tipperary. A woman died following a collision between a car and a truck in the early hours of this morning. The crash happened at Dovea, Bouladuff in Thurles at around 2.30am. The driver […]