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LATEST: Ireland tops EU vaccination table, 1,423 new cases of virus confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 21st September 2021 0

A further 1,423 more people have died after contracting the coronavirus, the Department of Health confirmed this evening. There are now 286 people with Covid-19 receiving treatment in hospitals around the country, down 11 from yesterday. Some 63 of these patients are being treated in intensive care units. Commenting today, Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan said […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 21st September 2021 0

Fr. Dan CODY Carrigcloney, Glenmore CODY, Very Rev. Dan (Daniel), Pastor Emeritus of Joseph’s Catholic Church, Jacksonville, Florida. Formerly of Carrigcloney, Glenmore, Co. Kilkenny. September 1st, 2021. Predeceased by his parents Daniel and Bridget, his sisters Peggy and Anna and his nephew Donal. Deeply regretted by his sister Breda and brothers Richard (Dick),

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Public art, light installations and performance spaces ‘to transform Kilkenny city-centre’

By Kilkenny Now 21st September 2021 0

Almost half a million euros in funding has been allocated to create five artistic installations that reflect Kilkenny’s medieval heritage, culture and creativity. Kilkenny County Council will receive funding of €439,875 for the scheme as part of the Urban Animation Capital Investment Scheme. The project includes a Cartoon Saloon Mural at Watergate Performance Space,

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LATEST: 1,154 new cases of virus confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 20th September 2021 0

A further 1,154 more people have contracted the coronavirus, the Department of Health confirmed this evening. The number of people currently being treated in hospital for the virus now stands at 297, of which 63 are in ICU.

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BREAKING: Missing Kilkenny boy (4) believed to be with adult relative

By Kilkenny Now 20th September 2021 0

Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of a four-year-old boy who has been reported missing from his home in Kilkenny. Muaaz Usama has been missing from his home in the city since yesterday. He is described as being approximately two foot four inches in height, of slim build, with black hair […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 20th September 2021 0

John (Johnny) O’DWYER Ballinaraha, Mullinavat Johnny passed away suddenly after a long illness on Saturday. Former employee of Mullinavat Creamery (Avonmore). Brother of the late Willie. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Mary, daughters Jeanette and Caroline, son Willie, sister Peggy (Barden), brother Simon, sons-in-law Ian and David, daughter-in-law Emer, nine

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Animal welfare group to stage street fundraising drive across Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 20th September 2021 0

Kilkenny’s oldest animal welfare organisation is staging a street fundraiser across the county on Saturday, October 2, and is appealing for the public for donations. Kilkenny SPCA, which was originally founded in 1882 by the Marchioness of Ormonde, will be doing street donations in Kilkenny city and the Market Cross Shopping Centre, the post office, […]

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WEATHER FORECAST: Kilkenny braced for another big weather change

By Kilkenny Now 20th September 2021 0

Kilkenny is bracing for more unsettled conditions, as Met Éireann has warned of a wet and windy few days ahead. The national forecaster said today will be mostly cloudy with a little patchy drizzle at times, especially during the morning. It added: “Drizzle will become mainly confined to west and northwest coastal areas later. Otherwise […]

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LATEST: Over 1,200 new cases of virus confirmed, Holohan warns of impact on elderly

By Kilkenny Now 19th September 2021 0

A further 1,224 people have contracted the coronavirus, the Department of Health confirmed this evening. And there are now 278 people being treated in hospital for the virus, an increase of 17 on yesterday’s figure. Of these, 63 are in intensive care, down three on yesterday. Commenting today, Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan noted […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 19th September 2021 0

Loretto (Freddie) POWER Kielogue, Grantstown, Waterford/Kilkenny Loretto (Freddie) Power Kielogue, Grantstown, Waterford and late of Drakesland Nursing Home, Kilkenny. Died September 18th 2021. Predeceased by her brother Oliver. She will sadly missed by her sisters Maureen and Kathleen, brother Des, sisters-in-law Rosie and Pauline, nieces, nephews, extended family and