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WEEKEND WEATHER: Kilkenny braced for wet few days, but some sunny spells on the horizon

By Kilkenny Now 17th September 2021 0

The autumn nights have well and truly crept by now and Kilkenny’s in for a fairly wet and cool weekend ahead too. In its latest forecast, Met Éireann warned of ‘changeable’ conditions over the coming days, with temperatures dropping to the mid-teens. It said today will be “wet and dull”, with rain persisting for much […]

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Burglar tries to break into house in Kilkenny city in broad daylight

By Kilkenny Now 16th September 2021 0

Local gardai are trying to trace a burglar who tried to break into a house in Kilkenny city this week. The attempted burglary took place at a house in Glendine Heights sometime between 3pm and 3.30pm on Tuesday. Gardai confirmed the thief did not gain entry to the property and nothing was taken from the […]

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LATEST: Over 1,400 new cases of virus as NPHET backs easing of further restrictions

By Kilkenny Now 16th September 2021 0

A further 1,413 people have contracted the coronavirus, the Department of Health confirmed this evening. There are now 290 people in hospital who have tested positive for the disease, a drop of two since yesterday. Of these, the number receiving treatment in intensive care has risen by two to 67. The latest figures were confirmed […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 16th September 2021 0

Pierce KAVANAGH (Senior) Church View, Urlingford Pierce (Snr) died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family, following an extremely long and bravely fought battle with illness. Predeceased by his wife Anne, great-granddaughter Holly, brother Dickie and sister Eleanor. Deeply regretted by his adoring family John, Helena and Pierce, daughters in law Anne and

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Dressing for success: Popular Kilkenny restaurant relishes ‘best of best’ accolade

By Kilkenny Now 16th September 2021 0

A well-known Kilkenny restaurant has been named as one of Ireland’s ‘best of best’ food producers. The Fig Tree on the High Street is one of just six food and drink producers from across the country named as Grow with Aldi winners for 2021. Now the Fig Tree’s Honey & Cayenne Dressing €2.99 and Original […]

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Man suffers facial injuries and has smartphone taken during attack in Kilkenny village

By Kilkenny Now 15th September 2021 0

A male was attacked from behind in a shocking unprovoked assault in a county Kilkenny village before the attacker made off with his smartphone. The assault occurred at Belline Close, Piltown, on Tuesday evening. Gardai confirmed the victim was attacked from behind, “sustaining injuries to his face”. The suspected has black hair and was wearing […]

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LATEST: 1,185 new cases of virus, 24 further deaths and 40 outbreaks in schools confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 15th September 2021 0

A further 1,185 more people have contracted Covid-19, the Department of Health confirmed this evening. And the number of patients being treated in hospital for the virus stands at 292, a reduction of 17 since yesterday. Of these, 65 are being treated in intensive care, an increase of five. The department also confirmed the Covid […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 15th September 2021 0

Malachy TYNAN  Bowden’s Court, Castlecomer Malachy Tynan : 12th September, 2021 Bowden’s Court, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. Suddenly. Pre-deceased by his parents William & Margaret, and brother Patsy. Malachy will be sadly missed by his wife Kathleen, daughters Julieann, Linda, Emma, Katie, and son James, brother Patrick, sisters Mary, Catherine and

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Talented Kilkenny kids win top prizes in national art competition

By Kilkenny Now 15th September 2021 0

Two Kilkenny students have won top prizes in this year’s 67th Texaco Children’s Art Competition. The results of the national students’ art competition had been delayed due to the pandemic. Rose Smyth (15) from Kilkenny College won a Special Merit Award for her work entitled ‘Woodwork Tools’. Daniel McGing (6) from Bennettsbridge National

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Kilkenny primary school gets green light for new expansion plans

By Kilkenny Now 15th September 2021 0

One of Kilkenny’s largest primary schools has been given the green light to expand. Kilkenny County Council has approved the application by the Board of Management of Presentation Primary School on Parnell Street in the city for a new three-classroom extension. The single-storey extension will consist of three new classrooms to be built onto the […]