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Traffic chaos in Kilkenny: Busy roundabout and another road closed after vehicles overturn, diversions in place

By Kilkenny Now 5th October 2020 0

Traffic diversions are in place in separate parts of county Kilkenny after two road accidents this evening. The AA has confirmed the Grannagh Junction Roundabout just outside Waterford city is currently closed as gardaí deal with an overturned vehicle. Diversions are in place, but motorists are urged to avoid the area if possible. Meanwhile, the […]

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Man (36) killed in road tragedy near New Ross

By Kilkenny Now 2nd September 2020 0

The remains of a man who was killed in a road collision on the N25 not far from the border with county Kilkenny have been removed to University Hospital Waterford (UHW) for a post mortem examination. The tragedy occurred on the N25 at Portersland near New Ross at around 9.50pm last night. A Garda spokesperson […]

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Work gets underway on South Kilkenny’s new Greenway

By Kilkenny Now 16th August 2020 Post a comment

Work has begun on the new Greenway through county Kilkenny which will link Waterford city to New Ross. The Mayor of Waterford, Cllr Damien Geoghegan (pictured left below), joined workers as construction got underway on the old New Ross to Waterford railway line this week. Cllr Geoghegan said on social media: “Early start this morning. […]

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Class news: Kilkenny school gets green light for much-needed extension

By Kilkenny Now 18th July 2020 0

A national school in a rural Kilkenny has been granted permission to build a much needed extension for its growing student numbers. Kilkenny County Council has given the go-ahead to Fr Dan Cavanagh, Chairperson of the Board of Management of Listerlin National School for their ambitious plans. The new extension will see the construction of […]

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Plans to build new family homes on partially finished county Kilkenny estate

By Kilkenny Now 14th July 2020 0

Plans to extend a partially completed housing development in county Kilkenny have been lodged with the local authority. The developer, Peraghon Limited, is seeking permission to build six two-storey semi-detached homes in Castlehyde Park in New Ross on the county Kilkenny side. They are also looking alter the existing entrance to the estate and “all […]

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PROPERTY OF THE WEEK: Light shines through stone-cut gem tucked away in tranquil Kilkenny countryside

By Kilkenny Now 23rd June 2020 Post a comment

We loved this little gem, a beautiful stone-cut property surrounded by nature in the heart of the south Kilkenny countryside. Lavender Barn, a soothing two-bed property that lives up to its name, dates from the 19th century and has been lovingly transformed from a derelict ruin to a light-filled and welcoming hideaway of 807 sq […]

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Are we on the right road? Public’s opinion wanted on plans to complete Kilkenny’s N25

By Kilkenny Now 3rd June 2020 0

A multi-million euro infrastructure project which could transform lives in South Kilkenny is asking for public input which will be taken on board before deciding the road’s final route. Public consultation regarding the 13km stretch of road scheduled to be built between Slieverue and New Ross is now open. The consultation is looking for the […]

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Kilkenny homeowner shaken after waking to discover burglars had just broken into their house

By Kilkenny Now 14th May 2020 0

A county Kilkenny resident was left shaken after they woke up only to discover burglars had been inside their house. The incident happened at a house in Tinnaranny, near New Ross in South Kilkenny, at 5am on Monday, May 11. The homeowner was awoken by a noise and went to investigate. They noticed a velux […]

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‘She will always be our hero’ – family of Kilkenny healthcare worker who died fighting spread of Covid-19

By Kilkenny Now 3rd May 2020 Post a comment

The family of a Kilkenny mother who died while fighting on the frontline of the battle to stem the spread of Covid-19 have paid an emotional tribute to their “hero”. Catherine Whelan (51) and fellow healthcare worker at St Luke’s General Hospital Jim Kenny (49) died within 24 hours of each other in Mid-April. They […]

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Man (30s) killed in road crash on N25, just minutes from Kilkenny border

By Kilkenny Now 20th April 2020 0

A man has been killed in a crash targedy on the N25, not far from the Kilkenny border with county Wexford. Gardaí are currently at the scene of the single vehicle road traffic collision that occurred at approximately 5am on the N25 at Ballinaboola. The driver, a man in his 30s, was pronounced dead at […]