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‘It’s time to put this right’ – Kilkenny TD urges all parties to ‘end the historic injustice’ and support Birth Cert Bill

By Kilkenny Now 10th March 2021 0

A Kilkenny TD is calling cross party support for her Birth Certificate Bill which she says end the “historic injustice” for adopted people in this country. Deputy Kathleen Funchion, who is Sinn Féin spokesperson for childrne, has urged all TDs to ensure all adopted people over the age of 18 have a legal right to […]

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200 people in Kilkenny expected to suffer heart failure this year

By Kilkenny Now 12th January 2021 0

Almost 1,800 people in Kilkenny are currently living with the effects of heart failure, with a further 200 expected to fall foul of the condition this year. The Irish Heart Foundation (IHF) revealed the figures as they announced a new range of supports to sufferers in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, which has severely hampered […]

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Radio star Ray sets perfect New Year challenge for Kilkenny runners

By Kilkenny Now 28th December 2020 0

Kilkenny runners and walkers are being urged to join a new fundraising challenge to raise money for LauraLynn, Ireland’s Children’s Hospice. RTÉ star Ray D’Arcy has teamed up with the hospicefor the New Year fundraising event, which will run throughout 2021. Ray’s Marathon Challenge is looking for people to sign up to run or walk […]

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SPONSORED: How The Canine College builds a lifetime bond between dogs and owners

By Kilkenny Now 28th July 2020 2

Samantha Rawson is one of the top dog trainers in Ireland. She is known throughout the country for her television and regular radio appearances on RTÉ’s Ray D’arcy Show and as a speaker at groups and clubs. But those who have benefited from her knowledge or who have been entertained by her stories, may be […]

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‘They did Kilkenny proud’ – local students come out tops at National Student Enterprise final

By Kilkenny Now 29th May 2020 0

Students from Coláiste Éamann Rís in Callan scooped two awards for Kilkenny at the National Student Enterprise Programme Final. The event was streamed live on social media this week. Nathan Ryan from Colaiste Eamann Rís, Callan, took first place at intermediate level in a new pilot competition “My Entrepreneurial Journey”. Nathan impressed the judges with […]

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MICHAEL WOLSEY: Better no sport than sport with no crowds

By Kilkenny Now 6th May 2020 0

I miss televised sport a lot. And that’s a surprise because, if, before the Covid-19 crisis, you had asked me about my sports viewing, I would have said it amounted to very little. I am a Liverpool fan and have always watched them play and I would tune in at weekends to the Sunday Game. And that was about it, I would have said. Well, that and the Champions League. I

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BREAKING: RTE presenter Ryan Tubridy tests positive for Covid-19

By Kilkenny Now 30th March 2020 0

RTÉ has confirmed presenter Ryan Tubridy has tested positive for Covid-19, RTE confirmed this evening. In a statement, Mr Tubridy said he was fortunate to have an “unintrusive” experience with the virus, which had now come to an end and he said he looked forward to being back at work really soon. He also paid […]

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COVID-19 LATEST: Two more deaths as 219 new cases of Coronavirus are confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 23rd March 2020 0

Two more people have died from the coronavirus as 219 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening. The Department of Health confirmed the latest and fatalities at its daily briefing to media. It brings the total number of deaths in Ireland to six, and the total number of Covid-19 cases in the Republic to […]

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‘We must act now to save local radio stations’ – KCLR boss calls for urgent action

By Kilkenny Now 21st March 2020 0

The chief executive of KCLR has called on the Government to act now to support local radio stations in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic or the industry faces losing hundreds of jobs. John Purcell, who is also the chairman of the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland group, said Government support was “urgently” needed to keep […]

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Kilkenny’s hero cancer campaigner named ‘Celebrity Mother of the Year’

By Kilkenny Now 19th March 2020 0

Kilkenny’s heroic cancer campaigner Vicky Phelan has been recognised for her advocacy work and work as a mother, after the public deemed her Irish Mother of the Year. This morning, the RTÉ Guide announced the winner of the Celebrity Mother of the Year, an award voted on by the public – and the public chose […]