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COVID-19 HEROES: ‘You are not alone’ – Kilkenny gardai and volunteers out in force to help vulnerable

By Kilkenny Now 29th March 2020 0

Gardai were out in force across Kilkenny city and county today and last night to police the strict new measures to combat the spread of the cornoavirus. But they were also on hand to help with everyday tasks to protect the vulnerable in our society, in some cases picking up and delivering groceries to the […]

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MORGAN VANDERKAMER: ‘Covid-19 has made us realise how much we enjoy having our hands full’

By Kilkenny Now 24th March 2020 0

Each day we open our doors to our guests, smiling we welcome them into our restaurant, our second homes: sometimes what feels like our first home. There are countless times when you feel like you just turned out the lights and you are turning the music back on for another round of hospitality. For many […]

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Historic Kilkenny Georgian estate to be transformed into ‘spiritual retreat’

By Kilkenny Now 24th March 2020 0

A stunning Kilkenny Georgian house with a storied history stretching back to the 18th century is set to be transformed into a spiritual retreat attracting visitors from all over the world. Kilfane House on the Kilfane Demense outside Thomastown and the 79 acres of land it sits on was put on the market for €1.85 […]

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SPONSORED: Grogan & Brown Artisan Butchers – Kilkenny’s finest foods at the click of a button

By Kilkenny Now 22nd March 2020 0

An innovative digital service launched by Kilkenny’s award-winning Grogan & Brown Artisan Butchers is proving to be a huge hit with customers who appreciate great food, but also lead very busy lives during the week. Grogan & Brown Artisan Butchers pioneered their ‘Click and Collect’ service over the past year, and in recent months they’ve […]

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Man (40s) who crashed during high-speed chase across county Kilkenny caught red-handed

By Kilkenny Now 19th March 2020 0

A high-speed chase across county Kilkenny ensued after a man, suspected of being involved in a crime spree in a Kilkenny town, failed to stop at a garda check point. The man, in his 40’s with an address in Dublin, had a lucky escaped after he totalled the van he trying to get away in. […]

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Drug driver busted: Kilkenny motorist put off road after testing positive for cocaine

By Kilkenny Now 18th March 2020 0

A drug driver has been put off the road after he tested positive for cocaine when he was stopped by local gardai. The motorist was pulled over by gardai in Thomastown on Saturday. They conducted an oral test on the driver and he tested positive for cocaine. A local Garda spokesperson said: “He was arrested, […]

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Green light for €19 million 100-patient community care facility in Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 5th March 2020 0

A new €19 million, 95-bed community care unit for county Kilkenny has been given the green light. Kilkenny County Council approved plans this week for the 95-bed facility on the grounds of St Columba’s Hospital in Thomastown. The new facility became essential following a report by the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) in the […]

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IN VINO VERITAS: All in a label’s work (Part II) – Morgan Vanderkamer

By Kilkenny Now 2nd March 2020 0

As you peruse a wine list you may find yourself flicking through an endless sea of pages and wines you don’t recognize. As you scan through some of the figures beside certain wines it may leave you begging the question: who would pay such a price for a bottle of wine? In the same breath, […]

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Fare play! Kilkenny fine diner sweeps the boards at Leinster Restuarant Awards

By Kilkenny Now 27th February 2020 0

Kilkenny fine diner Barrow’s Keep swept the boards at the Leinster Restaurant Awards last night. The multi-award winning resturant, which moved to Thomastown late last year, was named Best Newcomer in the province at the gala event in the Knightsbridge Hotel. Morgan Vanderkamer was named Best Restaurant Manager, while the Barrow’s Keep stellar cellar also […]

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OPERATION STORM: 24 arrested in major crackdown on crime in county Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 26th February 2020 0

Gardai have arrested 24 people as part of the latest crackdown on organised crime targets in county Kilkenny. The arrests were made in the Thomastown district as part of Operation Storm targeting criminal activity. Eight of the arrests were on foot of outstanding bench warrants and the remaining 16 were arrested on being involved in […]