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Cash n’ grab – burglar steals money after breaking into county Kilkenny business

By Kilkenny Now 2nd July 2019 0

A BURGLAR broke into a business premises in South Kilkenny and make off with a quantity of cash. The break-in occurred at a commercial premises on Market Street, Thomastown, last Friday evening. The burglar smashed a small pane of glass in the back door and gained entry. Once inside, they located the cash and then […]

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UPDATE: Kilkenny aircraft crash victim was well-known builder and father-of-three

By Kilkenny Now 29th June 2019 0

By SHANE DORAN THE local man who was killed in an aircraft crash near his county Kilkenny home was a well-known and popular builder and father-of-three. The victim, who has been named locally as Richard ‘Dick’ O’Connell, was fatally injured in the incident which happened at around 9pm at Rathcash, near Gowran. It is understood […]

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Gardai hunt vandals who targeted site of 12th century Kilkenny monument

By Kilkenny Now 26th June 2019 0

DAMAGE was caused to maintenance equipment at the site of a cherished national monument in county Kilkenny by trespassers. The 12th century Kells Priory was undergoing general maintenance work by Office of Public Works (OPW) staff last week when the incident occurred. When the workers arrived at the Priory last Thursday morning they noticed damage […]

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FREE OPEN DAY: Experience nature’s beauty, at Buttlerfly Valley Glamping

By Kilkenny Now 25th June 2019 0

NATURE lovers who want to get a taste of outdoor living with a difference have been invited to attend a special open day at one of county Kilkenny’s most picturesque ‘glamping’ sites. The event will take place at Butterfly Valley Glamping in Greenan, Thomastown, this Sunday. Butterfly Valley Glamping, set against the stunning backdrop of […]

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Five star success: award elevates Mount Juliet to summit of hospitality excellence

By Kilkenny Now 22nd June 2019 0

By COLIN BARTLEY MOUNT Juliet Estate has been awarded the highest accolade possible by the national body promoting Irish tourism. The five-star rating award by Fáilte Ireland, the national tourism agency, has elevated the luxury hotel and golf club as a prime destination for national and international tourists. And it adds to an impressive list […]

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Kilkenny councillors reverse ban on press and public from policy meetings

By Kilkenny Now 18th June 2019 0

By COLIN BARTLEY KILKENNY County Councillors have rowed back on their decision to ban the public and press from their policy meetings. On Friday, June 7th the city and county’s newly elected councillors voted by 19 votes to five to exclude the public and press from all its strategic policy committees (SPCs). Apart from Cllr […]

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Kilkenny motorists face delays as Council announces road closures across county

By Kilkenny Now 18th June 2019 0

KILKENNY motorists have been warned to expect delays as a number of temporary road closures are put in place across the county this week. Poyntz Lane in Inistioge will be closed to traffic from 7am to 7pm today. Kilkenny County Council said “local diversions” will be put in place. Tomorrow the L6726 and L82886 roads […]

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New EPA monitor in Thomastown tracking Kilkenny’s air quality

By Kilkenny Now 13th June 2019 0

By COLIN BARTLEY THOMASTOWN is the first area in the whole of the South East to have its air monitored as a part of a national programme tracking air quality. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today confirmed that an air quality monitor has been installed in the South Kilkenny town. The results of the air […]

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Paradise reclaimed – visit county Kilkenny’s new Biodiversity Community Garden

By Kilkenny Now 6th June 2019 0

MEMBERS of the public are invited to attend the opening of the Biodiversity Community Garden in Thomastown. The opening takes place on at the Upper Paddock in the south Kilkenny town this Saturday, June 8, at 11am. The opening of the garden is a culmination of an almost decade-long project. It all started back in […]

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SPONSORED: An Grianán Festival 2019 – The 2 Johnnies let loose on South Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 6th June 2019 0

LIVEWIRE comedy-music act The 2 Johnnies have been confirmed as the headline act for this year An Grianán Festival in Thomastown. One of Ireland’s most popular comedy acts – with an impressive social media following of almost 500,000 – Johnny B (O’Brien) and Johnny Smacks (McMahon) will be performing in South Kilkenny on the back […]