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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 28th September 2021 0

May CASHIN Aylwardstown, Glenmore, Kilkenny/Waterford City May Cashin, Aylwardstown, Glenmore, Co. Kilkenny and president of Legion Of Mary Waterford and Glenmore, who died on Monday 27th September 2021. Peacefully, at SignaCare, Ferrybank, predeceased by Stastia and Ally, May will be missed by all her neighbours and friends. May will be reposing in Power’s Funeral

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‘I wouldn’t have been able to play without the lads’ support’ – Kilkenny legend reveals battle with rare illness

By Kilkenny Now 28th September 2021 0

Kilkenny hurling legend Michael Fennelly has shared his personal story in a  short film to raise awareness of a form of arthritis that can take up to eight years to diagnose in Ireland. The eight times All-Ireland winner and three times All-Star is supporting Back in Action, the new campaign from Arthritis Ireland, which aims […]

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LATEST: 1,049 new cases of virus confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 27th September 2021 0

A further 1,049 more people have contracted the coronavirus, the Department of Health confirmed this evening. There are currently 310 patients in hospital with the virus, 66 of whom are being treated in intensive care units.

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 27th September 2021 0

Marie Esther RYAN  5 The Green, Ballyragget At Glendale Nursing Home, Tullow, Co. Carlow. Pre-deceased by her son Colin. Deeply regretted by her brother Seamus (Jim) (Tallaght Dublin), grandchildren, sisters-in-law daughter-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Reposing in Kennedy’s Funeral Home, Freshford, this Monday evening from 7pm to 8pm. Burial

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Kilkenny house prices soar as ‘rural flight’ continues

By Kilkenny Now 27th September 2021 0

The price of the average second-hand three-bed semi in County Kilkenny has increased by 5% to €232,500 in the space of just three months, a new national survey by Real Estate Alliance (REA) reveals. Homes in the county are reaching sale agreed in three weeks this quarter, the Q3 REA Average House Price Index confirms. […]

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KILKENNY WEATHER: Wrap up well – rain, cold and even thunderstorms forecast

By Kilkenny Now 27th September 2021 0

Kilkenny is in for a much cooler few days ahead as an autumn chill creeps in. Met Éireann has also warned that conditions will also become a lot more unsettled over the next week at October approaches. The national forecaster said today will be “a much cooler and fresher day” with a mix of sunny […]

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LATEST: Almost 1,500 new cases of virus confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 26th September 2021 0

A further 1,459 more people have contracted Covid-19, the Department of Health confirmed this evening. And the number of patients being treated in hospital with the virus now stands at 296, a rise of 14 on yesterday. Of these, 65 are being treated in ICU, unchanged since yesterday.

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 26th September 2021 0

Breda COSTELLO (née BURKE) Smartscastle, Kilmacow, Kilkenny/Waterford City Breda Costello, Née Burke Smartscastle, Kilmacow, Co.Kilkenny and late of Bath Street, Waterford who died on Friday 24th September 2021 Peacefully at University Hospital Waterford, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her parents Billy and Ellen (Burke), brother Jerry. Breda will be sadly

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Kilkenny homes among those infested as bed bugs hitch a ride in luggage

By Kilkenny Now 26th September 2021 0

Kilkenny holidaymakers have been urged to be on the lookout for the presence of bed bugs as they return from staycations across the country. Pest control experts Rentokil say a common cause of the spread of bed bugs is the transportation of the pests through clothing and other baggage, so a hotel or rental accommodation’s […]

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Major boost for three Kilkenny schools’ extension plans

By Kilkenny Now 26th September 2021 0

Two Kilkenny primary schools have been given approval to proceed with planned extensions. The tender process will commence at Presentation Primary School for a three mainstream classroom extension to the front of the school building that includes ensuite toilets, as well as the resurfacing of the school yard to the rear of the building. Additionally, […]