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‘We are on the final stretch of this terrible journey’ – Taoiseach announces gradual easing of restrictions

By Kilkenny Now 30th March 2021 0

“By being safe now, we will enjoy much greater freedom later in the summer,” that is message Taoiseach Michéal Martin delivered from the steps of Dáil Eireann tonight. Outlining how we as a public can: “Safely and successfully chart a path out of restrictions in the weeks and months ahead,” the Taoiseach laid out the […]

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Plan to relocate remote workers could transform Kilkenny’s towns and villages

By Kilkenny Now 30th March 2021 0

A new Government policy encouraging rural growth could transform towns and villages across Kilkenny. The coalition’s five-year rural development plan, titled ‘Our Rural Future’, encourages people to relocate to our rural towns and villages. The Government believes now is the right time to develop a new rural economy is the wake of the pandemic. The […]

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Level 5 restrictions in Kilkenny and rest of country here to stay until Easter at least

By Kilkenny Now 11th February 2021 0

There will be no easing of Covid-19 restrictions for Kilkenny on March 5 as Taoiseach Michéal Martin today confirmed the lockdown will remain in place until Easter. Mr Martin said the healthcare system is not in a position to cater for an easing of restrictions at this time and does not want a repeat of […]

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Level-5 restrictions to remain in place until March 5 Taoiseach confirms

By Kilkenny Now 26th January 2021 0

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has confirmed that Level 5 lockdown restrictions will continue up until March 5. The Taoiseach confirmed this news as he spoke to reporters while on his way to a  Cabinet meeting in Leinster House this morning. The reason behind the decision he explained, was the need to ease the pressure on our hospitals […]

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LATEST: Kilkenny among 2,371 new cases of virus as 52 further deaths confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 22nd January 2021 0

A further 52 people have died after contracting the coronavirus as 2,371 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed. It brings the overall death toll as a result of the virus to 2,870. There have now been 184,279 confirmed cases of Covid-19 across the country, according to the latest daily briefing from the National Public Health […]

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LATEST: Kilkenny among 2,608 new cases of virus as 51 further deaths confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 21st January 2021 0

A further 61 people have died after contracting the coronavirus as 2,488 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed. It brings the overall death toll as a result of the virus to 2,768. There have now been 179,324 confirmed cases of Covid-19 across the country, according to the latest daily briefing from the National Public Health […]

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WATCH: Talented Kilkenny teen hosts national event to mark World Children’s Day

By Kilkenny Now 19th November 2020 0

A Kilkenny teenager will take centre stage when she hosts a prestigious international event tomorrow. Katie McKenna (19) will host Child Talks tomorrow to mark World Children’s Day. The event organised by the Ombudsman for Children’s Office (OCO) is a ‘TED Talks’ style event that aims to have the voices of children and young people […]

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Lockdown 2: Taoiseach promises more financial supports for people and businesses as country moves under Level 5 restrictions

By Kilkenny Now 19th October 2020 0

The Taoiseach tonight made a televised appeal to everyone to do everything they can to combat the spread of Covid-19. Speaking from Government Buildings, Micheál Martin confirmed the country is moving to a Level 5 lockdown, with some exceptions, from midnight on Wednesday night. A 5km travel limit will come into effect and most non-essential […]

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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 […]