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Kilkenny councillor’s defection to Sinn Féin poses threat to Noonan: report

By Kilkenny Now 5th December 2021 0

The defection of local councillor Denis Hynes from Labour to Sinn Féin poses a threat to Heritage Minister and Kilkenny TD Malcolm Noonan’s Dáil seat, a report today claims. The article by veteran political correspondent John Drennan in today’s Irish Mail on Sunday suggests Cllr Hynes’ move to Sinn Féin is part of a wider […]

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LATEST: Over 5,500 new cases of virus but hospital numbers fall to lowest level in four weeks

By Kilkenny Now 4th December 2021 0

A further 5,622 people have contracted Covid-19, the Department of Health confirmed today. However, the number of people hospitalised with Covid-19 has fallen to its lowest level in four weeks. As of 8am, there were 487 patients being treated for the virus, down 41 on the same time yesterday. This compares to a figure of […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 4th December 2021 0

Patrick (Paddy) BUTLER  1 New Houses, Callan Road, Kilmanagh Peacefully, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny on Friday 3rd December 2021. Deeply regretted by his family, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brother-in-law, nieces, nephew, relatives, neighbours and friends. Reposing at Molloy’s Funeral Home, Callan on Monday, 6th December from 5pm with Rosary and Vigil Prayers

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MICHAEL WOLSEY: Everyone’s a loser in the game of Covid Consequences

By Kilkenny Now 4th December 2021 0

As they do every winter, the ESB has been issuing warnings about not approaching fallen wires and the Road Safety Authority is cautioning against driving through flooded roads. It’s sound advice but you don’t have to take it. If you want to move the cable that is blocking your path, or test your car’s ability […]

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Historic Kilkenny estate gets green light for new tea rooms

By Kilkenny Now 4th December 2021 0

A stunning Georgian house in county Kilkenny that is set to be transformed into a spiritual retreat has been given the green light to reinvigorate the estate. The Seraph Foundation, the owners of Kilfane House on the Kilfane Demense outside Thomastown, have been granted permission by Kilkenny County Council to transform an old agricultural and […]

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LATEST: Over 5,000 new cases of virus as NPHET calls for more restrictions

By Kilkenny Now 3rd December 2021 0

A further 5,419 people have contracted Covid-19, the Department of Health confirmed this evening. However, there has been a decrease in the numbers being treated in hospital and ICU facilities. There are now 528 people in hospital who have tested positive for the virus, down 17 since yesterday. Of these 110 are in ICU, a […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 3rd December 2021 0

Johanna (Joan) COOKE  Narabane, Kilmacow Joan passed away suddenly. Predeceased by her parents Patrick and Winifred (Winnie). Sadly missed by her daughter Petrina, granddaughter Hannah, brothers John, Jimmy and Senan, sister Phylis, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Those wishing to leave a message of condolence for the Cooke family, please use the online service

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New works shed light on key events in Kilkenny during War of Independence

By Kilkenny Now 3rd December 2021 0

Two specially commissioned publications covering events in Kilkenny during the War of Independence are now available from the local library service. Both publications have been researched and edited by local researchers and historians. ‘Kilkenny Men interned in Ballykinlar, County Down, 1920-21’ – researched and written by Orla Murphy and edited by Carmel Cummins –

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WEEKEND WEATHER: Cold, sunshine, winds, thunderstorms – unpredictable few days in store for Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 3rd December 2021 0

Kilkenny and the rest of the country faces an unpredictable weather conditions over the coming days, with sunshine, showers and isolated thunderstorms forecast this weekend. In its latest forecast, Met Éireann said it will be dry in most places this morning with some bright spells. But it added it will be mostly cloudy with “some […]

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LATEST: Over 4,000 new cases of virus but numbers in hospital drop again

By Kilkenny Now 2nd December 2021 0

A further 4,163 people have contracted Covid-19, the Department of Health confirmed this evening. However, the number of hospitalisations continues to drop, with 545 people now being treated for the virus, a decline of 33. Of these 117 are in ICU, unchanged since yesterday. Commenting on the latest figures, Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan […]