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Man admits manslaughter of talented young Kilkenny musician

By Kilkenny Now 26th February 2019 0

A MAN has admitted the manslaughter of a talented young Kilkenny musician last summer. Craig McGrath (25) pleaded guilty before Waterford Circuit Criminal Court to the manslaughter contrary to common law of Damien O’Brien (27) on July 7 last. Mr O’Brien, who was from Kilmacow, was a talented musician and a hugely popular figure within […]

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Three-year-old Anna proves its never too early to join your local library

By Kilkenny Now 26th February 2019 0

THREE-YEAR-OLD Anna Phillips proves it’s never too early when it comes to making the most out of your local library. The Castlecomer girl has just become a member of the town’s library – and she’s already getting to grips with the self-service kiosk! Kilkenny Library Service has declared February to be ‘Sign Up’ month and […]

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Meet Kilkenny’s top dog who’s going to represent Ireland at Crufts

By Kilkenny Now 26th February 2019 0

KILKENNY is famous for its connection with cats, but our canines are also top dogs when it comes to competing in leading international competitions. Dawn Greer, an agility trainer from Bennettsbridge, and her four-legged companion Whisper are getting ready to compete at Crufts in the International Invitational Agility Event. Next month the best trainers and […]

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Have your say on the problem of drug abuse

By Kilkenny Now 26th February 2019 3

A PUBLIC consultation, aimed at collecting information about drug abuse, is coming to Kilkenny. The aim is to assess the problem and look at ways to combat it. The so-called ‘network café’ will offer the opportunity for discussion and the information gathered will feed into a drug and alcohol strategy for the South East. The café […]

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Burglar breaks into sacristy at county Kilkenny parish church moments after mass

By Kilkenny Now 26th February 2019 0

KILKENNY gardai are investing an attempted burglary at the parish church in Johnstown. The incident occurred at 11am just after mass on Saturday, gardai confirmed to KilkennyNow.ie. It is understood an unknown male approached the Parish Priest, Fr Frank Maher, just after mass and asked for directions to a toilet. It was later discovered the […]

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BREAKING: 16-year-old brutally assaulted by group outside city-centre takeaway

By Kilkenny Now 25th February 2019 0

A 16-YEAR-OLD boy was assaulted in an unprovoked attack outside a takeaway in the city-centre. Kilkenny gardai are looking for a group of at least four youths responsible for the cowardly attack, which occurred outside a fast-food restaurant on John Street at 12.05am last Wednesday. The teenage victim was initially singled out for no apparent […]

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Tributes paid to 16-year-old driver killed in Mount Leinster road tragedy

By Kilkenny Now 25th February 2019 0

A SIXTEEN-YEAR-OLD boy who died when the car he was driving crashed into a wall near The Nine Stones at Mount Leinster has been described as a “very popular student” who will be greatly missed. Tributes were paid today to Eamon Kavanagh, who died at the scene close to his home in Borris, just over […]

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32,000 new jobs created in Kilkenny and South East over past six years: report

By Kilkenny Now 25th February 2019 0

KILKENNY and the South East is making steady progress in cutting unemployment and increasing the labour force. That’s the main message from Alan Quirke, recently appointed Director of the Ireland South East Development Office, in a new bulletin. It says more than 32,000 jobs have been created over the past six years in the South […]

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Kilkenny Trad Fest 2019: Local favourites to Reel in the crowds on St Patrick’s Day

By Kilkenny Now 25th February 2019 0

KILKENNY will come alive to the sound of some incredible music on St Patrick’s weekend as the Bulmer’s Live Sessions returns to Paris Texas. The popular High Street venue will host three gigs in three days – and all of them are free. On Friday, March 15, Yvonne Casey & Band will entertain revelers with […]

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Saucy samba sees Kilkenny’s John Nolan and celebrity partner Mairéad into next stage of DWTS

By Kilkenny Now 25th February 2019 0

KILKENNY dancing star John Nolan and his celebrity partner Mairéad Ronan have made it into the last six of the popular RTÉ show. The pair were the first contestants out of the traps on last night’s programme, performing a samba to Barry Manilow’s Copacabana. Their matching yellow costumes were more Copa-banana, with judge Jennifer Zamparelli commenting: […]