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LATEST: ‘We can change the tranjectory of this disease’ – Holohan appeal as over 4,000 new cases of virus confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 21st November 2021 0

A further 4,181 peeople have contracted Covid-19, the Department of Health confirmed this evening. There are now 668 patients in hospital with the virus, up 28 on the same time yesterday. Of these, 125 people are being treated in ICU, an increase of four. The latest cases comes as the Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony […]

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Glanbia reveals latest milk prices it will pay Kilkenny farmers

By Kilkenny Now 21st November 2021 0

Glanbia has confirmed it will pay its Kilkenny milk suppliers 37.6 cent per litre (cpl) for October. Glanbia Ireland (GI) will pay a base milk price for October of 37.18 cpl (including VAT) for creamery milk at 3.6% fat and 3.3% protein. This is an increase of 1 cpl (including VAT) from the September base price. Farmers […]

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Kilkenny’s most popular dog names revealed: pet poll

By Kilkenny Now 21st November 2021 0

Kilkenny’s most popular doggy name is Luna, according to a new survey. Petmania Kilkenny polled over 1,500 pet-parents in September as part of its annual Puppy of the Year competition. And according to the company, across Kilkenny the top-five most popular names for man’s best friend are Luna, Bailey, Buster, Coco and Cooper. While the list […]

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Gardai seize vehicles used by banned driver in Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 20th November 2021 0

Gardai in Kilkenny seized several uninsured vehicles which were being used by a banned driver in the city. The vehicles, which included cars and a motorbike, were parked in public places in the city, that the disqualified driver had access to. A local Garda spokesperson confirmed: “Subsequent to a recent detection of a disqualified driver, […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 20th November 2021 0

Gretta KAVANAGH  Ballycrinnegan, Graiguenamanagh Gretta Kavanagh, Ballycrinnegan, Graignamanagh, Co. Kilkenny, died peacefully on November 19th after a short illness. Predeceased by her sister Mai and brothers Ned and Pat. Gretta will be sadly missed by her sisters Elizabeth, Hannah and Bridget, her nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends. Reposing at Walsh’s Funeral

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LATEST: ‘Very serious’ – just under 6,000 new cases of virus confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 20th November 2021 0

A further 5,959 people have contracted Covid-19, the Department of Health confirmed this evening. There are now 640 patients in hospital with the virus, a drop of three from yesterday. Of these, 121 people are being treated in intensive care, an increase of three. The latest cases were confirmed as the Chair of NPHET’s Expert […]

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MICHAEL WOLSEY: The ‘most sensational woman ever’ takes her rightful place at last

By Kilkenny Now 20th November 2021 0

The Panthéon, the national mausoleum in Paris, is dedicated to the great men of France.  ‘Aux Grands Hommes,  La Patrie Reconnaise’ (to the great men, the grateful homeland), says the inscription. It houses the remains of Voltaire, Rousseau, Victor Hugo, Emile Zola and some 70 others the nation has chosen to honour over the course […]

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Supermarket giant to open new store in county Kilkenny town

By Kilkenny Now 20th November 2021 Post a comment

Supermarket giant Aldi will open a new store in Castlecomer as part of a €320 million Irish expansion drive. The county Kilkenny outlet is one of 30 new stores Aldi is building across the country as part of a €1.6 billion investment in its 149 Irish supermarkets and distribution network. In a statement today, Aldi […]

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Thief ransacks rural Kilkenny house and makes off with cash and gold watch

By Kilkenny Now 19th November 2021 0

A burglar broke into a house in county Kilkenny and made off with cash and a valuable gold watch after ransacking the property. The break-in occurred at a house in Garrandaragh, Mullinavat sometime between 3pm and 8pm on Thursday. A local Garda spokesperson told KilkennyNow: “The back door was forced open to gain entry. The […]

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LATEST: Warning of ‘difficult’ weeks ahead as over 3,000 new infections confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 19th November 2021 0

A futher 3,138 people have contracted Covid-19, the Department of Health confirmed this evening. And there are now 643 patients being treated for the virus in hospital, of which 118 are currently in ICU, The latest cases come as the Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr Ronan Glynn, warned the next few weeks will be “difficult for […]