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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 14th October 2021 0

Pat (Fallow) BRENNAN Lower Crutt, Clogh, Castlecomer MAT (FALLOW) BRENNAN : 13TH OCTOBER, 2021 LOWER CRUTT, CLOGH, CASTLECOMER, CO. KILKENNY AT HIS SISTER’S RESIDENCE SURROUNDED BY HIS FAMILY Pre-deceased by his parents Jane & John Brennan, and sister Nuala Delaney. Pat will be sadly missed by his loving sisters and brothers; Sheila, Jane, Catherine, Ann, […]

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Call out to Kilkenny schools in quest to find ‘Ireland’s Fittest School’

By Kilkenny Now 14th October 2021 0

A call has gone out to schools in Kilkenny from sprinter Phil Healy and fellow athlete David Gillick in a quest to find ‘Ireland’s Fittest School’. The Irish Olympians have recorded a series of workouts which they say are ‘fit for even the least active’ – exercise routines they hope schools will adopt as part […]

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Car overturned on its side after crash on busy Kilkenny road

By Kilkenny Now 14th October 2021 0

Traffic on one of Kilkenny’s busiest roads came to a standstill yesterday evening after a car overturned on its side following a collision. The two-car crash occurred on the Hebron Road at around 5pm yesterday. Emergency services arrived at the scene at 5.10pm before the road was cordoned off. Some people at the scene could […]

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LATEST: More than 2,000 new cases confirmed, 2 out of 3 in ICU unvaccinated

By Kilkenny Now 13th October 2021 0

A further 2,066 more people have contracted the coronavirus, the Department of Health confirmed this evening. That’s an increase of 600 on yesterday’s figures. And the number of patients being treated in hospital with the virus now stands at 408, a rise of six on yesterday. Of these, 73 patients are in intensive care units, […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 13th October 2021 0

Sr. Teresita O’KEEFFE Loreto Convent, Granges Road, Kilkenny City/Youghal, Cork Sr. Teresita O’Keeffe (Loreto Convent, Granges Road, Kilkenny and late of Loreto Convent, Youghal and Fermoy, Co. Cork) October 12th (peacefully) at Drakelands House Nursing Home. Predeceased by her parents Cornelius and Eileen, brothers Michael, John, Con and Fr. Philip, sisters

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‘Great news for Kilkenny’ – Smithwicks Experience to reopen next year

By Kilkenny Now 13th October 2021 0

Kilkenny has received a major boost after it was confirmed that the award-winning Smithwicks Experience is to reopen next year. The news was confirmed by drink giant Diageo in correspondence to Kilkenny Mayor Andrew McGuinness this week. Last April it was announced the Smithwick’s Experience was closing permanently, resulting in the loss of jobs and […]

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Burglars break into Kilkenny farm and make off with €2,000 washer

By Kilkenny Now 13th October 2021 0

Thieves made off with a power washer valued at around €2,000 during a break-in at a farmyard in county Kilkenny over the weekend. The theft occurred at a property in the Kilrush area near Freshford sometime between 7pm on Saturday evening and 12pm on Sunday. A local Garda spokesperson confirmed: “A Honda power washer was […]

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Kilkenny Day: Battle stations in city as Viking hordes invade!

By Kilkenny Now 13th October 2021 0

The city and county was festooned in black and amber last weekend amid the celebrations to mark the second annual ‘Kilkenny Day’. Locals and visitors of all ages turned out in force on Sunday to enjoy the autumn sunshine and the festival of events that were staged across the city and county. The Parade and […]

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Budget 2022 at a glance: How today’s measures affect you

By Kilkenny Now 12th October 2021 0

Budget 2022 has been revealed with hikes in fuel, cigarettes and more. But this was accompanied with good news for those on social welfare and some parents. Unveiling the Budget earlier today, Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe said: “The resilience of the Irish people and our economic supports during the pandemic are the ingredients in the […]

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LATEST: ‘A significant cause for concern’ – worrying rise in hospitalisations as almost 1,500 new cases of virus confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 12th October 2021 0

A further 1,466 more people have contracted the coronavirus, the Department of Health confirmed this evening. And the number of patients being treated in hospital with the virus now stands at 402, a rise of two on yesterday. Of these, 73 patients are in intensive care units, down two from yesterday. Commenting on the latest […]