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WEATHER FORECAST: Kilkenny braced for more unsettled conditions in aftermath of Storm Dennis

By Kilkenny Now 17th February 2020 0

Storm Dennis has passed, but the cold and stormy condtions we’ve endured over the past fortnight are set to continue, Met Éireann has warned. Thousands of homes across the country were left without power yesterday after Dennis swept through the country, felling trees and making driving conditions trecherous in parts. It may come as some […]

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WEATHER WARNING: Batten down the hatches – Storm Dennis set to batter Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 14th February 2020 0

Parts of Kilkenny are braced for potential flodding this weekend as Storm Dennis wrecks havoc across the country. Coastal areas can expect up to 70mm of rain between today and Monday morning. Kilkenny and the rest of the country will also experience heavy rain with falls of between 30mm and 40mm, some if it falling […]

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WEATHER WARNING: Kilkenny braced for snow showers as cold front sweeps in from Canada

By Kilkenny Now 10th February 2020 0

Kilkenny is bracing for a bitterly cold start to the week as a cold front sweeps in from Canada, bringing the possibility of snow today and tomorrow. Just as Storm Ciara receeded yesterday, Met Éireann was warning temperatures will plummet across the country for the first half of the week. The national forecaster said: “As […]

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Orange Weather alert issued for Kilkenny as Storm Ciara bears down

By Kilkenny Now 8th February 2020 0

A Status Orange wind warning has been extended nationwide for Sunday as Storm Ciara bears down on the country. Met Éireann has said its warning will come into effect at 5am tomorrow and will be in place until midday with strong southwest winds reaching speeds of 65-80km/h with gusts reaching up to 130km/h. The national […]

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Ignore the Yellow weather warning – it’s time to get out and vote!

By Kilkenny Now 8th February 2020 0

The posters are up, the debates are done and dusted and the canvassers have pounded the pavement which means the only thing left to do is vote. But Kilkenny people are being urged to get out and vote early as Met Éireann are expecting the weather to take a major turn for the worst. The […]

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STORM CIARA: Warning of gusts of up to 110km/h as Kilkenny voters go to the polls

By Kilkenny Now 7th February 2020 0

Kilkenny voters are bracing themselves for a stormy election tomorrow. Literally. Met Éireann has issued two Status Yellow weather warnings for Kilkenny and the rest of the county, both of which will come into effect from tomorrow as the country goes to the polls for the 2020 General Election. A status yellow wind warning comes […]

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COLD SNAP: Kilkenny braced for more wintry showers as temperatures plummet

By Kilkenny Now 3rd February 2020 0

Just when you thought it was safe to go outside … Wrap up well if you’re venturing outdoors this week – because Kilkenny is set to be hit with another cold blast, with temperatures falling below zero degrees tomorrow. While temperatures recovered to double digits over the weekend, Met Éireann has warned we’re in for […]

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WEEKEND WEATHER: Kilkenny to enjoy a mild and dry start to February, says Met Éireann

By Kilkenny Now 31st January 2020 0

Kilkenny can look forward to a largely dry weekend as the South East escapes much of the rain and showers forecast for the North and West of the country. Met Éireann has forecast a mild weekend for this part of the country with temperatures rising to as high as 13 degrees today. Rain is expected […]

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WEATHER FORECAST: Kilkenny braced for snow showers as temperatures plummet

By Kilkenny Now 27th January 2020 0

Wrap up well folks – the relatively mild January we’ve experienced is about to get a lot colder. Met Éireann has forecast snow showers, especially on high ground, for Kilkenny and Leinster this morning The national forecaster said: “A cold and frosty start. Otherwise it will be a blustery day with sunny spells and passing […]

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WEEKEND WEATHER: Warning amid forecasts of ‘snow showers’ and ‘thunder’

By Kilkenny Now 24th January 2020 0

Kilkenny motorists have been urged to drive  slowly and safely as Met Éireann warned there is a risk of “snow showers” and “thunder” this weekend. The thick blanket of fog that covered the county and most of the country yesterday will continue to hang over Ireland this morning, making driving conditions treacherous in parts. However, […]