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Kilkenny motorists face delays as major roadworks get underway this morning

By Kilkenny Now 25th February 2019 0

KILKENNY motorists have been warned to expect delays as major road works on one of the main arteries into the city get underway this morning. A ‘Stop & Go’ traffic management system will be in operation along the Castlecomer Road from 9.30am this morning until 4.30pm. The works, between the junction on Ballybought Street to […]

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You have the right to remain stylish: Kilkenny’s emergency services scrub up nicely for Blue Light Ball

By Kilkenny Now 24th February 2019 0

KILKENNY’S brave emergency services scrubbed up very well for the Blue Light Ball 2019. The annual ball was organised by Kilkenny gardai and paramedics, Kilkenny Fire Service and nurses from St Luke’s General Hospital and Aut Even. More than 260 people attended last night’s gala event at Hotel Kilkenny. Spot prizes were donated by several […]

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‘I have big boots to fill’ – Denis Hynes vows to continue Cllr Maurice Shortall’s work

By Kilkenny Now 24th February 2019 0

LABOUR’S new candidate in Castlecomer Denis Hynes has vowed to continue the work of his predecessor, Cllr Maurice Shortall, and to campaign for more housing, safer roads, community and sport facilities. Mr Hynes was selected for at the Labour Party convention in Castlecomer Community Hall last week. His selection follows Cllr Shortall’s recent announcement that […]

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Tipp-ing point: Murphy’s late, late injury time winner secures dramatic win for Cats

By Kilkenny Now 24th February 2019 0

EOIN Murphy struck a beautiful late, late injury time winner as Kilkenny edged out Tipperary by a single point in today’s National Hurling League clash at Semple Stadium. Noel McGrath had the Premier County ahead by one as the game entered into additional time before Richie Hogan levelled it again for the visitors. And Brian […]

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Kilkenny’s nurses meet to discuss Government pay offer

By Kilkenny Now 24th February 2019 0

NURSES have been meeting in Kilkenny to discuss the Government’s pay offer. Nurses and midwives met in the Newpark Hotel and their union, the INMO, said there will be further meetings in the county and across the South East before a vote on the offer which will be held between March 11 and 25. Meetings have […]

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Kilkenny fighter Myles Price wins over fans after coming out on top in ‘biggest fight in Irish MMA history’

By Kilkenny Now 24th February 2019 0

KILKENNY fighter Myles Price oozed class he paid tribute to rival Peter Queally after he come out on top in what had been described by as “the biggest fight in Irish MMA history”. Price was magnanimous in victory after he won by a split decision at the 3 Arena in Dublin last night. The Kilkenny […]

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Broadband fraudsters target Kilkenny householders in elaborate new scam

By Kilkenny Now 23rd February 2019 0

KILKENNY householders are being targeted in an elaborate broadband scam that is sweeping the country. Gardai, banks and financial institutions have issued warnings to consumers after thousands of people lost money in the scam. St Canice’s Credit Union also urged its customers to be aware of fraudsters on its social media platforms, which prompted several […]

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Kilkenny road closed for weeks as 15-foot deep sink-hole is being repaired

By Kilkenny Now 23rd February 2019 0

A ROAD near Castlecomer could be closed for weeks while damage caused by a huge sink hole is repaired. A section of  the N78 is believed to have collapsed into one of the old coal mines that run beneath it, leaving a hole more than four metres deep. Local historian, Séamus Walsh, said he was […]

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Soccer in Nowlan Park? Congress vote paves way for county grounds to be used for non-GAA games

By Kilkenny Now 23rd February 2019 0

THE way has been cleared for Nowlan Park to be used for games other than hurling and football. The decision to open it, or any other county ground, will now rest with the GAA’s central council. The move was taken at the GAA’s annual congress, in Wexford, where delegates voted overwhelmingly to lift the ban on […]

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Kilkenny’s housing crisis and lack of abortion services debated at election campaign launch

By Kilkenny Now 23rd February 2019 0

THE need to get more young people active in politics and the lack of affordable housing in Kilkenny were among a range of diverse issues discussed at a political campaign launch in the city this week. Around 20 members of the public joined in a lively debate as People Before Profit candidate Stephanie Hanlon launched […]