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Tax disc forger app-rehended by gardai in Kilkenny has car seized

By Kilkenny Now 25th November 2021 Post a comment

A driver who went to extreme lenghts to avoid paying car tax had his vehicle seized by gardai in Kilkenny. Gardai on routine patrol in the city stopped the motorist after their mobility app detected that the vehicle’s tax had expired back in April. On closer inspection, the officers saw the tax displayed on the […]

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LATEST: Vaccine approved for children aged 5 to 11 as almost 5,000 more Covid cases confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 25th November 2021 0

A further 4,764 people have contracted the coronavirus, the Department of Health confirmed this evening. There are now 598 patients being treated in hospital for the virus, a drop of 13 on yesterday’s figures. Of these, 126 are being treated in ICU, down six on yesterday. The latest figures were confirmed as EU’s drug regulator […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 25th November 2021 0

Patrick (Paddy) BARRON  Rossenany, Windgap Peacefully, at St. Luke’s Hospital Kilkenny on Wednesday, November 24, 2021. Predeceased by his brother Jim, sister Breda (Gorey) and his granddaughter Baby Sarah. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving family, his wife Peggy, children Mary (Moore), John, Claire (Prendergast), Monica (Brun) and P.J., daughters-in-law

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New footbridge linking Kilkenny town with top attraction now in place

By Kilkenny Now 25th November 2021 0

The long-awaited footbridge for Castlecomer is being put in place today. The two-span steel structure crosses the River Dinin, running along the existing masonry arch bridge on the N78, was transported to the site yesterday evening for installation. The footbridge will improve pedestrian safety while also providing an inviting link between the Discovery Park and […]

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Appeal for dashcam footage after violent burglary in Kilkenny city

By Kilkenny Now 25th November 2021 0

Gardai in Kilkenny have renewed a public appeal for information that may help them track down a burglar who viciously assaulted a man in his home. The aggravated burglary occurred in Kilkenny on Sunday night. Gardai have asked anyone who was driving in the vicinity of Golf Links Road, Ring Road and Johnswell Road on […]

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Brave Kilkenny homeowner confronts three balaclava-clad burglars

By Kilkenny Now 24th November 2021 0

Three burglars wearing balaclavas fled from a county Kilkenny house after they were disturbed by the homeowner. The thieves had forced open the front door to gain access to the property in Johnstown at around 8pm on Tuesday. However, a local Garda source confirmed the burglars “fled on foot” in the direction of the Galmoy […]

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LATEST: 43 more deaths as almost 4,000 new Covid cases confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 24th November 2021 0

A further 3,893 people have contracted Covid-19, the Department of Health confirmed this evening. There are now 611 people being treated in hospital for the virus in hospital, a drop of 27 since yesterday. Of these, 132 are in ICU, down two. Meanwhile, a further 43 Covid-related fatalaties have been notifed over the past week, […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 24th November 2021 0

Mairéad O’BRIEN (née Drea) Viper, Kells Peacefully in her 92nd year, in the wonderful care of staff at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny on Monday 22nd November 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Tom, her parents Tim & Sarah, brothers Liam and Henry, sisters Ann and Cáit, brother-in-law Phil. Deeply regretted and […]

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Kilkenny councillor quits Labour to join Sinn Féin

By Kilkenny Now 24th November 2021 0

Kilkenny Labour councillor Denis Hynes has quit the party to join Sinn Féin. The Goresbridge man, who who represents the Castlecomer Electoral Area on Kilkenny County Council, stood for Labour in the last General Election. But this morning it was confirmed the well-known trade union official will now represent Sinn Féin. In a statement, Cllr […]

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Let there be light (but not too much)! Kilkenny drivers cautioned by gardai

By Kilkenny Now 24th November 2021 0

Gardai have urged Kilkenny motorists to “light up correctly”. They issued an appeal on social media after taking pictures of motorists in the city showing some vehicles with no lights on, while other drivers were stopped for “unnecessary use” of fog lamps. A local Garda spokesperson confirmed “several drivers were cautioned”. The