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LATEST: Kilkenny among 269 new cases of virus, up to three households to be allowed to gather at Christmas

By Kilkenny Now 25th November 2020 0

A further six  people have died after contracting the coronavirus as 269 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening. The overall death toll as a result of the virus now stands at 2,033. There are now 71,187 confirmed cases of Covid-19 across the country, according to the latest daily briefing from the National Public […]

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‘It’ll be hair cuts and shopping before nights out’ – Government to ease restrictions for two weeks over Christmas

By Kilkenny Now 25th November 2020 0

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has announced that the Government will ease restrictions for almost two weeks over Christmas – and they will only reimpose further controls if Covid-19 cases rise again. The Fine Gael leader also confirmed that retail, gyms, hairdressing and personal services will reopen first. “It’ll be hair cuts and shopping before nights

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Small businesses in Kilkenny urged to apply for new local-cost Brexit loans

By Kilkenny Now 23rd November 2020 0

Small businesses in Kilkenny who need help to prepare for Britain’s exit from the Single Market and Customs Union at the end of this year can now apply for low-cost loans of between €5,000 and €25,000. The new Microfinance Ireland (MFI) Brexit Business Loan Scheme was announced by Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and […]

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Kilkenny TD demands answers for Mother and Baby Homes abuse victims

By Kilkenny Now 27th October 2020 Post a comment

Kilkenny TD Kathleen Funchion has written to the Data Protection Commissioner to ask if the Government has broken Irish and European law by voting to “seal” the records of victims who suffered abuse in Mother and Baby homes. Deputy Funchion (pictured below), who is Sinn Féin’s spokesperson for children, said: “I have written to the […]

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Government to bring in more restrictions tomorrow: Minister

By Kilkenny Now 18th October 2020 0

Higher Education Minister Simon Harris said the Government will act tomorrow with more Covid-19 restrictions. The former health minister said the action will “decisive and nationwide”. Minister Harris told RTÉ’s The Week in Politics: “It is clear now the virus is at such a level that a county by county approach is not sufficient.” Minister

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LATEST: Five further deaths and 611 new cases of virus, plans for on-the-spot fines for people in breach of Covid rules

By Kilkenny Now 7th October 2020 0

Five more people have died after contracting the coronavirus as 611 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening. There overall death toll as a result of the virus now stands at 1,816. There are now 39,584 confirmed cases of Covid-19 across the country, according to the latest daily briefing from the National Public Health […]

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LATEST: 518 new cases of virus confirmed, Kilkenny and whole country to go under Level 3 lockdown – reports

By Kilkenny Now 5th October 2020 Post a comment

There has been no further coronavirus related deaths but 518 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening. The overall death toll as a result of the virus currently stands at 1,810 . There are now 38,549 confirmed cases of Covid-19 across the country, according to the latest daily briefing from the National Public Health […]

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Tánaiste and Finance Minister restricting movement following close contacts with positive Covid-19 cases

By Kilkenny Now 23rd September 2020 Post a comment

Former Taoiseach and current Tánaiste Leo Varadkar is restricting his movements after returning a negative Covid-19 test result, following a close contact with a positive case. Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe is also restricting his movement until this weekend after being in close contact with the French Finance Minister Bruno le Maire, who it has emerged […]

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LATEST: Three more deaths and 357 new cases of virus, drama as entire Cabinet to self-isolate and Dáil adjourned

By Kilkenny Now 15th September 2020 0

Three more people have died after contracting the coronavirus related deaths as 357 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening. It brings the overall death toll as a result of the virus to 1,787. There are now 31,549 confirmed cases of Covid-19 across the country. Kilkenny is among the counties to record new infections, […]

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LATEST: No deaths but 102 new cases of virus, Government to update ‘Green List’ of safe travel destinations

By Kilkenny Now 7th September 2020 Post a comment

There has been no further coronavirus related deaths but 102 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening. There overall death toll as a result of the virus remains at 1,777. There are now 29,774 confirmed cases of Covid-19 across the country, according to the latest daily briefing from the National Public Health Emergency Team […]