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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 12th November 2021 0

Eileen CONWAY (née Sheehan) Greenshill, Kilkenny City/Ennistymon, Clare Conway (nee Sheehan) (Greenshill, Kilkenny and formerly of Ennistymon, Co.Clare) 10th November 2021 peacefully, at Drakelands House Nursing Home Kilkenny, Eileen, beloved wife of the late Brendan and much loved mother of Cliona, Helen, Kieran and Ronan, sadly missed by her sons and daughters,

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WEATHER FORECAST: Kilkenny to enjoy dry, bright and mild weekend

By Kilkenny Now 12th November 2021 0

Kilkenny and the south east are set to enjoy a mostly dry and bright weekend, with just the occasional patch of light rain or drizzle. In its latest forecast, Met Éireann said today will continue windy ‘with showers or longer spells of rain’. But it added: “Some bright intervals also. Fresh to strong, gusty westerly […]

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Forklift joyrider ‘lifted’ by gardai after driving around Kilkenny estate in middle of night

By Kilkenny Now 11th November 2021 0

Kilkenny gardai said they responded to the “most unusual call of the week” after receiving a tip-off about a forklift joyrider driving around a housing estate. Officers received several reports that someone was driving a forklift around the Hebron Park area shortly before 2am on Tuesday. A local Garda spokesperson confirmed: “Upon arrival, multiple units […]

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LATEST: ‘No health sysem could cope with this level of surge’ – warning as 3,680 new cases of virus confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 11th November 2021 0

A further 3,680 people have contracted the coronavirus, the Department of Health confirmed today. And the numberas of patients being treated for the virus in hospital now stands at 543, a drop of eight since yesterday. Of these, 97 are receiving treatment in intensive care, an increase of eight. Health Service Executive (HSE) chief executive […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 11th November 2021 0

Harry BYRNE  Clover, Gowran Harry Byrne, Clover, Gowran, Co. Kilkenny, November 9th, 2021. Our dear Harry left us suddenly and unexpectedly. Predeceased by his grandfather James. Deeply regretted by his heartbroken parents Fergal and Annette, his adoring brothers and sister Jake, Aimee and Sam, his much cherished grandparents Teresa Byrne, Martin and Mary (Nolan), aunts,

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Kilkenny’s Picker Pals unite to make city and county a litter-free zone

By Kilkenny Now 11th November 2021 0

By Joshua Cullen Students from no fewer than 15 first classes across the city and county have come together to make litter-picking a fun and bonding experience for children and families. And the Picker Pals programme – first introduced in Kilkenny last September – has met with a positive response from schools who took part […]

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Major shake-up at Kilkenny food giant

By Kilkenny Now 11th November 2021 0

Glanbia Co-operative Society has signed a non-binding agreement with Glanbia plc to take full ownership of Glanbia Ireland (GI). Currently, Glanbia Ireland operates as a strategic joint venture, 60% owned by Glanbia Co-op and 40% owned by Glanbia plc. Subject to the successful conclusion of contract negotiations and the relevant shareholder approvals within both Glanbia

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Woof justice: Paw-some gardai rescue missing pet who went walkies on M9 motorway

By Kilkenny Now 10th November 2021 0

Local gardai had a ruff assignment after they were called to rescue this lovely Labrador who decided to go walkies on the N9. It came after concerned motorists contacted gardai after the lost dog was seen wandering on the motorway. Thankfully, our big-hearted officers didn’t paws for thought and soon rescued the missing moggy and […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 10th November 2021 0

Fr. John DUGGAN  Flemingstown, Glenmore Fr. John J. Duggan. Saints John and Paul Church, 341 S Main St. Coventry, Rhode Island, USA and late of Flemingstown, Glenmore in his 90th year. Ordained a Priest on June 17th 1956, pre- deceased by his brother Fr. Nicky. Deeply regretted by his loving family, brothers Tom, Dick and […]

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‘God rest your beautiful soul’ – warm tributes to tragic Kilkenny schoolboy as his funeral details are announced

By Kilkenny Now 10th November 2021 0

Funeral details have been announced for the young student who died in an accident at school. In his death notice, the family of Harry Byrne, of Clover, Gowran, said: “Our dear Harry left us suddenly and unexpectedly.” The notices said his passing is “deeply regretted by his heartbroken parents Fergal and Annette, his adoring brothers […]