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Kilkenny TD launches scathing attack on Government and warns cost of Children’s Hospital will soar to €2bn

By Kilkenny Now 22nd February 2019 0

OUTSPOKEN Kilkenny TD John McGuinness launched a scathing attack on the Government as he warned the cost of the National Children’s Hospital project could soar to a staggering €2 billion. Speaking in the Dáil, Deputy McGuinness called for the Dáil spending watchdog to be given increased powers to prevent future State contracts from spiraling out […]

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WINE O’CLOCK: When it’s easier to drink it than say it

By Kilkenny Now 22nd February 2019 0

THERE was a time, apparently, when German wines were highly regarded and expensive. Hock, named for the region of Hochheim, was the drink of kings, sipped from special hock glasses, with a green bowl and ribbed stem. I say ‘apparently’ because I don’t remember that time. I do remember a market flooded with thin, sugary, […]

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Friday Night Fever! Check out all the fantastic events happening in the Marble City tonight

By Kilkenny Now 22nd February 2019 2

Tonight – 18.00  Matt The Millers – Wildfire & DJ -Late Bar Kick-start your weekend with traditional Irish music at Matt The Millers at 6pm.  Try to take it handy though, because taking to the stage after the trad session is the fantastic musical stylings from The Kilkennys followed by DJ at the late bar. Tonight […]

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An Post is going green and coming clean in Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 22nd February 2019 0

AS part of it’s new zero emissions policy, An Post is switching all its delivery vans and other vehicles from petrol to electric. It also intends to install solar panels on all its buildings The Post Eco Plan is being introduced this year in Dublin and will be in operation in  Kilkenny by the end […]

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‘Anyone who says Kilkenny are gone are codding themselves’ – Limerick hurling legend

By Kilkenny Now 22nd February 2019 Post a comment

LIMERICK hurling legend Eamonn ‘Ned Rea’ has warned it is foolish for anyone to write off Brian Cody’s Kilkenny team just yet. And despite the Treaty’s nine-point mauling of the Cats last weekend, the All-Ireland winner and well-known publican said he would not like to meet Kilkenny at the business end of the season in […]

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‘It could be your funeral’ – Kilkenny gardai warn motorists clocked speeding in rain

By Kilkenny Now 21st February 2019 0

KILKENNY gardai have urged motorists in the city to slow down after several drivers were caught speeding in 50km/h zones. Several drivers were stopped, fined and handed penalty points this week after they were clocked well over the speeding limit. Some were speeding in very wet conditions, adding to the danger posed to the members […]

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SPONSORED: Kilkenny River Court Hotel: A magical medieval setting to make your wedding dream come true

By Kilkenny Now 21st February 2019 0

KILKENNY’S River Court Hotel will be the place to be for brides-to-be this weekend as the renowned venue hosts its very special 2019 Wedding Showcase. The four-star hotel and popular wedding venue will open its doors to soon-to-be brides and grooms, newly engaged couples and their families for the intimate showcase between 2pm and 5pm this […]

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‘Baby box’ could be coming to a hospital near you

By Kilkenny Now 21st February 2019 0

A POLITICIAN has called for the ‘baby box’ scheme, on trial in parts of the South East, to be extended nationwide. The cardboard boxes are designed to be used instead of the traditional Moses baskets, for babies up to six weeks old.  They come with a firm mattress, waterproof mattress cover and a fitted cotton […]

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Gardai warn of new phone scam targeting Kilkenny consumers and retailers

By Kilkenny Now 21st February 2019 Post a comment

GARDAI have warned Kilkenny consumers and retailers to beware of a widespread rise in phone scams. The latest scam involves fraudsters who claim to be calling from utility companies pretending there are issues with the customer’s broadband service. The fraudsters pretend to work for a telephone, mobile or broadband provider and offer to “fix” computer […]

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Kilkenny householders embracing climate-friendly schemes – and saving money: new figures

By Kilkenny Now 21st February 2019 0

MORE Kilkenny householders and business owners are embracing energy saving schemes that are helping the environment – and saving them money in the process. New figures released by local TD and Minister of State John Paul Phelan reveal that in Kilkenny last year: *90 local home owners availed of home energy grants totalling €148,700; *73 […]