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MRI scanner for St Luke’s Hospital still not included in HSE Capital Plan for 2019

By Kilkenny Now 13th May 2019 0

THE long-awaited MRI scanner for St Luke’s General Hospital is still not in the Health Service Executive’s Capital Plan for 2019 – despite repeated promises the project would be finally delivered this year, KilkennyNow.ie can reveal. In a response to a parliamentary question from Kilkenny TD John McGuinness, The HSE said the “design team are […]

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New cinema in Kilkenny city comes under fire from disability campaigners

By Kilkenny Now 12th May 2019 0

THE new IMC Cinema in Kilkenny city has been heavily criticised by disability groups, politicians and members of the public after it emerged the multi-million development is not “fully accessible”. Several people took to social media over the weekend to vent their frustration and dismay after wheelchair users reported difficulties accessing the 12-screen movie theatre […]

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2019 Kilkenny Roots Festival was biggest ever, sales up by 20%

By Kilkenny Now 12th May 2019 0

By SINÉAD CONNOLLY THIS year’s Kilkenny Roots festival was the most successful ever, with ticket sales up more than 20% on last year’s event. Festival founder John Cleere said he was delighted with this year’s May Bank Holiday weekend event, with more and more people coming from abroad for the 22-year-old festival. John told KilkennyNow.ie: […]

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Popular Kilkenny bistro named one of Ireland’s Top 30 ‘for all’ restaurants

By Kilkenny Now 12th May 2019 0

A KILKENNY bistro has been named in a new list of Ireland’s 30 best ‘for all’ restaurants that cater for all tastes, omnivores and vegans alike. The William Street restaurant won a rave review in the guide, which was compiled by leading food writer Katy McGuinness and published in the Irish Independent Weekend. McGuinness wrote: […]

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Vulture funds must not be allowed to hi-jack our broadband: Kilkenny election candidate

By Kilkenny Now 12th May 2019 0

VULTURE funds must never be allowed to control the new national broadband network and profit on the back of a €3 billion taxpayer-funded investment, a local election candidate has warned. Trade union official and Labour Party candidate Denis Hynes said he welcomed the Government’s €68 million investment to deliver broadband to every home, businesses and […]

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A pizza local history – iconic Kilkenny restaurant Uncle Sam’s closes after 35 years

By Kilkenny Now 12th May 2019 0

TODAY marks the end of an era as the iconic Uncle Sam’s fast food restaurant and pizzeria in Kilkenny city-centre closes its doors for the last time after 35 years in business. The restaurant’s owner, Rossi Gismondi, has run the business with his wife for the past 20 years. His brother-in-law oversaw the business for […]

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Man crushed to death in workplace tragedy in South Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 11th May 2019 Post a comment

A MAN was killed in a workplace accident in county Kilkenny after he was crushed under the contents of a trailer he was unloading. The tragedy occurred at a port services company in Bellview Point in South Kilkenny at around 4,30pm yesterday. It is understood the man, who has not yet been named, was killed […]

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‘Backwards approach to planning in Kilkenny must end’ – Cllr McGuinness

By Kilkenny Now 11th May 2019 0

THE Western Environs development is a prime example of the “backwards approach” to major planning projects that must change if Kilkenny is to grow into a thriving, environmentally friendly city, Cllr Andrew McGuinness has said. The development on the western outskirts of the city will see the construction of 500 new homes and three new […]

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TRISH FINEGAN: ‘Increase in funding for Family Resource Centres does not go far enough’

By Kilkenny Now 11th May 2019 0

THE €1.8 million funding recently announced by Minister John Paul Phelan was welcome news – but unfortunately it doesn’t go far enough. On the face of it, a 5% increase in funding for Family Resources Centres (FRC’s) is good news, but it’s important to put it in context. There are 109 Family Resource Centres nationally […]

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Eight Kilkenny libraries get €112,000 in technology funding

By Kilkenny Now 11th May 2019 0

EIGHT public libraries located across Kilkenny city and county have benefitted significantly from a technology investment to support local people to learn and develop digital skills, Minister John Paul Phelan has said. Last July funding of over €8 million was approved by Minister for Community and Rural Development Michael Ring to invest in technology for […]