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Relief as British MPs vote to reject ‘no deal’ in any circumstances

By Kilkenny Now 13th March 2019 0

BRITISH MPs have supported an amendment to reject a no-deal Brexit at any time in any scenario by 312 votes to 308. Tonight’s vote, which paves the way for a request to delay Brexit, also deals a further blow to British Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit strategy. Meanwhile, Ireland EU Commissioner and former Kilkenny TD […]

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What a buzz! Your complete guide to St Patrick’s Weekend in Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 13th March 2019 0

KILKENNY will be buzzing in more ways than one on St Patrick’s Day as the humble bee is adopted as the county emblem for this year’s bank holiday festivities. The chosen theme, ‘Bring Back the Bees’, aims to highlight how important bees are to our everyday life. The black and amber bee will be honoured […]

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MICHAEL WOLSEY: Here come the leprechauns, let the green beer flow!

By Kilkenny Now 13th March 2019 0

AS THE festival of green beer and drunken leprechauns staggers towards us it is startling to reflect that, in the not-so-distant past, Ireland’s pubs were closed on St Patrick’s Day. The ban, imposed in 1903 to combat public disorder, was not lifted until 1972. A great deal of ingenuity was devoted to defying it. One […]

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Marty gets party started in Ballyhale ahead of All-Ireland club final showdown

By Kilkenny Now 13th March 2019 0

THE Marty Party rolled into South Kilkenny in recent days as the popular RTÉ presenter arrived in Ballyhale for filming ahead of the All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship this weekend. Marty was a big hit with staff an customers at Billy’s Tearooms & Shop, which has had a busy time of it over the past […]

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Gardai probe break-in at house in Castlecomer

By Kilkenny Now 13th March 2019 0

GARDAI are investigating a break-in at a house in Castlecomer. The attempted burglary occurred at a private home in the Chatsworth Street area of the town sometime on Monday. The owner of the property was away at the time. They returned to the house at around 5pm to discover the back door was damaged by […]

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Kilkenny motorists urged to beware of fallen trees as Storm Gareth batters country

By Kilkenny Now 13th March 2019 0

KILKENNY motorists are being urged to drive with caution this morning as Storm Gareth continues to move its way across the country. A Status Yellow wind warning remains in place for Kilkenny and the rest of Leinster, Munster, Leinster, Monaghan and Roscommon until midday. A Status Orange alert remains in place for Donegal, Galway, Leitim, […]

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6,700 new jobs as investors confirm work will get underway at Ferrybank’s North Quay this year

By Kilkenny Now 13th March 2019 0

THE Saudi-owned company behind the landmark North Quays development in Ferrybank has confirmed work will begin on the regeneration project before the end of the year. The €350 million North Quays project is set to be the largest development of its kind ever untaken in the South East. Fears over the project, which is set […]

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Man arrested after kicking moving car on John’s Bridge and assaulting driver

By Kilkenny Now 12th March 2019 0

A MAN was arrested after he kicked a car in the city-centre before attacking the driver. The incident occurred on John’s Bridge at around 8.20pm last Tuesday, March 5. It is understood the suspect was walking over John’s Bridge before he stepped out onto the road and kicked the front of an approaching vehicle. The […]

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BREAKING: Brexit likely to be delayed as May suffers second humiliating defeat

By Kilkenny Now 12th March 2019 0

BRITISH Prime Minster Theresa May has suffered a second humiliating defeat on her Brexit deal in a move that is expected to delay the UK’s exit from the EU. MPs voted by a margin of 391-242 to reject her withdrawal agreement, which had been bolstered by an eleventh-hour deal with Brussels designed to assuage British Eurosceptics. […]

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Kilkenny couples get baby, or their money back, vows IVF company

By Kilkenny Now 12th March 2019 0

AN IVF clinic is offering refunds to couples from Kilkenny and other counties across the country if their treatment fails to produce a baby. Sims IVF Group said the new refund programme from UK company Access Fertility will give its patients “peace of mind” by removing the financial uncertainty that IVF can bring. It said […]