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Banned driver’s car impounded by gardai in Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 26th October 2021 0

A disqualified driver had their car impounded after he was stopped by gardai on patrol in Kilkenny. It was one of several incidences reported by local gardai after a “busy few days” for officers in the city. A local Garda spokesperson said: “As the sun rises, the lads from Unit C Kilkenny are off to […]

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LATEST: Campaign to urge unvaccinated to get jab, almost 500 now in hospital

By Kilkenny Now 25th October 2021 0

A further 1,845 more people have contracted the coronavirus, the Department of Health confirmed this evening. And there are now 497 patients being treated in hospital for the virus, a rise of 24 on yesterday. Of these, 99 are receiving intensive care, an increase of two. The latest figures were confirmed as the head of […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 25th October 2021 0

Jim BUTLER 7 Grove Terrace, Ballyragget Funeral arrangements later. REST IN PEACE ____________ Demot O’REILLY Church Road, Tramore, Waterford/Slieverue, Kilkenny Dermot O’Reilly, Church Road, Tramore, Co. Waterford, late of the Cork Road and Clover Meats, who died on Saturday 23rd October 2021. Peacefully at University Hospital Waterford, surrounded by his

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Free energy audits offered to Kilkenny businesses

By Kilkenny Now 25th October 2021 0

Up to 150 Kilkenny businesses are invited to avail of free energy audits in order to begin their sustainability journey. The audits are offered by 3 Counties Audit Agency (3CEA) whose aim is to help businesses improve sustainable measures and reduce costs. Businesses must have fewer than 50 employees and be from one of the […]

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WEATHER FORECAST: Wet and windy week ahead for Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 25th October 2021 0

The winter nights will begin to set in over the next week as Met Éireann forecast another unsettled week ahead with plenty of showers, although it will remain mostly mild for this time of the year. The national forecaster said Bank Holiday Monday will be a bright day with a mix of sunny spells and […]

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800 Kilkenny homeowners face property tax hikes: report

By Kilkenny Now 24th October 2021 0

Some 800 homeowners in Kilkenny city and county will see their property tax bills rise under the new system of evaluating home values. However, around 300 local homeowners will enjoy a reduction in their annual property tax bill, according to a new survey carried out by the Irish Independent. The survey reveals thousands of homeowners […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 24th October 2021 0

Joseph (Joe) DUNNE Tilbury House, Jame’s Street, Kilkenny City/Curragh, Kildare Joseph (Joe) Dunne (Tilbury House, Jame’s Street, Kilkenny) October 22nd 2021 (suddenly) at his home. Predeceased by his sister Caroline. Deeply regretted by his mother Anne (McCabe), brother Seán, sisters Ann, Marie, Josephine, Noleen, Helen and Bernadette, his extended family and

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LATEST: Daily vaccinations more than double as 1,725 new cases of virus confirmed and hospitalisations rise

By Kilkenny Now 24th October 2021 0

A further 1,725 more people have contracted the coronavirus, the Department of Health confirmed today. And there are now 473 Covid patients being treated in hospital, a rise of 24 on yesterday’s figure. Some 97 patients are in intensive care, up four from yesterday. Meanwhile, the number of people registering for a Covid-19 vaccination has […]

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Amost €500,000 worth of drugs seized on motorway near Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 24th October 2021 0

Gardai seized almost €500,000 of drugs after they stopped and searched a vehicle on M9 motorway near county Kilkenny. A Garda spokesperson confirmed Carlow-based detectives found an estimated €460,000 of cannabis after they stopped the vehicle yesterday. The drugs seized will be sent to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis. A man aged in his 30s […]

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Kilkenny hospital in ‘red zone’ as overcrowding crisis deepens

By Kilkenny Now 23rd October 2021 0

St Luke’s in Kilkenny is among 10 hospitals across the country that are now classed as being in the ‘red zone’ due to overcrowding. The others on the overcrowding list include hospitals in Galway, Tullamore, Mayo, St Vincent’s in Dublin and Cork University Hospital. Some 15 patients at the Kilkenny hospital were left waiting for […]