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Get in! Irish Open return to Mount Juliet in 2021

By Kilkenny Now 16th December 2020 0

Mount Juliet has been confirmed as the host of next year’s Irish Open. The five-star hotel, estate and golf course in Thomastown was set to host the event this year, but the tournament was firstly postponed, and then moved, due to the Covid-19 restrictions. The tournament was due to be held in county Kilkenny in […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 9th December 2020 0

William (Billy) COSTELLO  Brandondale, Graiguenamanagh Sadly missed by his loving daughters Annie, Mary and Jenny, grandchildren Cloe, Laura, Dean, Jake, Alex, Kyle and Caitlyn, brothers, sisters, sons-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends. In keeping with recent government guidelines regarding public gatherings, Billy’s

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House in county Kilkenny ransacked and cash stolen just weeks before Christmas

By Kilkenny Now 5th December 2020 0

A burglar broke into a house in county Kilkenny and ransacked the property before making off with a sum of money. The brreak-in occurred at a house in Ballyfacey, Mullinavat at around 6pm on Wednesday. A Garda spokesperson confirmed the back door of the property was forced open, rooms were ransacked and  some cash was […]

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Thieves break into Kilkenny home overnight and make off with ride-on mower

By Kilkenny Now 2nd December 2020 0

Burglars broke into a garage in a county Kilkenny property and amde off with a ride-on mower and strimmers. Gardai said the break-in occurred at a “domestic garage” in Ballinva, Hugginstown, sometime between Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 29. A local Garda source confirmed the thieves forced open the side door of the garage […]

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Thief steals power tools after breaking into van parked in Kilkenny town overnight

By Kilkenny Now 1st December 2020 0

A thief broke into a van that was parked in a Kilkenny town overnight and made off with the owner’s power tools. The theft occurred on Mill Street, Thomastown, overnight between Saturday and Sunday, November 21 – November 22. A local Garda source confirmed the thief made off with a range of tools, including an […]

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Heartless thieves steal wedding ring and jewellery during break-in at county Kilkenny house

By Kilkenny Now 16th November 2020 0

Thieves forced their way through the front door of a house in county Kilkenny and made off with jewellery, including a wedding ring. The burglary occurred a house in property in Caherleske, Dunnamaggin sometime between 6.30pm on Friday evening and 9.30am on Saturday. The thieves ransacked the house before stealing items of jewellery. A local […]

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Objection stalls popular Kilkenny pub’s plans to create outdoor dining area

By Kilkenny Now 13th November 2020 0

Plans to create an outdoor dining area at a well-known county Kilkenny pub have been put on ice. Last month Kilkenny County Council approved Torca Developments’ plans to transform an outdoor area at Carroll’s Public House, a protected structure in the centre of Thomastown. However, a member of a residents’ group living in the area […]

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High there! Drug drivers nabbed by gardai on Kilkenny roads

By Kilkenny Now 12th November 2020 0

Two motorists tested positive for cannabis after they were stopped on local roads in recent days. Gardai confirmed drivers in Kilkenny and Thomastown districts tested positive for the drug after they were subjected to road side oral fliud tests. A third driver stopped in neighbouring Carlow also tested positive for cannabis. A local Garda spokersperson […]

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5-star Kilkenny resort’s golf course plans back on track as objection is withdrawn

By Kilkenny Now 5th November 2020 Post a comment

A development at one of Kilkenny’s most exclusive golf resorts can now go ahead after an objection lodged against the plans was withdrawn. The owners of Mount Juliet Estate in Thomastown, MJBE Investments 3 Limited, made an application for the retention of planning permission that allowed them to remove the putting green course at Mount […]

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Cheers! Popular Kilkenny gastropub gets green light for new outdoor dining plans

By Kilkenny Now 30th October 2020 0

A well-known south Kilkenny pub has been given the go-ahead for its innovative plans to overhaul its premises to ensure customers can dine in comfort and in the open as we battle to cope with changes brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic. Kilkenny County Council has approved Torca Developments plans to transform an outdoor area […]