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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 19th November 2021 0

Nancy (Ann) BYRNE (née Delahunty) Rochfortbridge, Westmeath/Kells, Kilkenny/Mulhuddart, Dublin Nancy (Ann) Byrne (née Delahunty), passed away 17th November, (peacefully, following an illness borne with great courage) with her devoted family by her side. Predeceased by her husband Eddie and her brothers and sisters. She will be sadly missed by her heartbroken daughters

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World Children’s Day: Kilkenny schoolboy takes to stage at RDS

By Kilkenny Now 19th November 2021 0

A Kilkenny schoolboy will today join seven other young speakers to speak about the impact the pandemic has had on their mental health. Darragh Cahill (12) will take to the stage at the RDS in Dublin to talk about what happens to a soccer loving young boy living with scoliosis after he finally undergoes the […]

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WEEKEND WEATHER: Cold, blustery and wet few days ahead for Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 19th November 2021 0

Kilkenny’s in for a cold and blustery weekend, according to Met Éireann. After enjoying an unseasonably mild winter so far, the national forecaster warned we can expect temperatures to drop and wetter conditions from tomorrow. It said today will be largely dry and cloudy, with just occasional bright spells. Met Éireann added: “A few patches […]

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Major jobs boost for Kilkenny as local company builds on success

By Kilkenny Now 18th November 2021 Post a comment

Kilkenny has received a signficant employment news after it was confirmed at least 100 new jobs are to be created over the next two years by engineering and construction firm, Modubuild. The company, which provides specialist fast-track modular construction services, primarily for customers in the data centre and biopharma sectors, currently employs 400 people. The […]

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LATEST: HSE boss says virus putting ‘inconceivable strain’ on hospitals as over 4,500 new cases confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 18th November 2021 0

A further 4,650 people have contracted Covid-19, it was confirmed this evening. The Department of Health also announced the number of patients being treated in hospital for the virus now stands at 643, up nine since yesterday. This figure is up 20% on last week and 40% on two weeks ago. Of those in hospital, […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 18th November 2021 0

Brian HANLON  Clontarf, Dublin/Johnswell, Kilkenny Hanlon Brian, (late of Clontarf, Dublin and Johnswell, Kilkenny) 16th November 2021, peacefully surrounded by his loving family in his wife’s family home in Johnswell; devoted husband of Siobhan, adoring Daddy to Nancy Jane and Bobby and loving son of Nancy. Sadly missed by his loving wife, daughter, son, mother, […]

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New Superintendent appointed to Thomastown Garda Station

By Kilkenny Now 18th November 2021 Post a comment

Garda HQ has confirmed the appointment of a new Superintendent for Thomastown. Superintendent Colin Furlong has already assumed command of the south Kilkenny station on transfer. It is one a series of new senior promotions in the force were confirmed today. A Garda spokesperson said the “allocation of Chief Superintendents and Superintendents” took effect from

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Kilkenny coffee lovers urged to expresso support for reusable cups

By Kilkenny Now 18th November 2021 0

A new campaign has been launched to encourage Kilkenny coffee lovers to use reusable cups. Several businesses have joined the Conscious Cup campaign, which was launched by Kilkenny Mayor, Cllr Andrew McGuinness at the Market Cross Shopping Centre this week. Cllr McGuinness said: “It’s great to see the range of premises that are already registered […]

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LATEST: Holohan predicts ‘minimum’ of 200,000 new infections in December

By Kilkenny Now 17th November 2021 0

A further 3,633 people have contracted Covid-19, the Department of Health confirmed this evening. The number of patients being treated in hospital for the virus now stands at 634, a rise of 20 from yesterday. If these, 119 patients are being treated in intensive care, an increase of five. Speaking earlier, Chief Medical Officer Dr […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 17th November 2021 0

Dinny (Denis) CASSIN Wescourt North, Callan Dinny (Denis) Cassin, Westcourt North, Callan, Co. Kilkenny and formerly of Aghavillar, Hugginstown, Co. Kilkenny. Peacefully at his residence, surrounded by his loving family on Monday, 15th November 2021. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his family, his devoted wife Moira, son Eugene, daughter Evita, daughter-in-law Julie,