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ELECTIONS 2019: First tallies in, see how the parties and candidates are faring

By Kilkenny Now 25th May 2019 0

COUNTING is well underway and the first tallies for Kilkenny’s four electoral areas have come in. The final picture, of course, won’t be known until the final votes and transfers are in and there may still be a few twists in the 2019 local election tale. But we are seeing a broad picture emerging, and […]

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Kilkenny gardai investigating bizarre theft of a public bench

By Kilkenny Now 24th May 2019 0

GARDAI are investigating the theft of a public bench in Thomastown. The ‘Phoenix Park’ bench, which had its name inscribed on a small plaque, was stolen from the carpark on the quays of the South Kilkenny town last weekend. A local Garda spokesperson told KilkennyNow.ie the theft occurred some time between last Saturday and Monday […]

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European elections fought on all wrong issues: Kilkenny’s sole candidate

By Kilkenny Now 23rd May 2019 0

THE campaign for the European elections is focused on all the wrong issues, according to Kilkenny’s only candidate in the Euro poll. Independent councillor Breda Gardner, who is also contesting this Friday’s local elections this Friday, said she wants to see more attention directed at Ireland’s failing public services. Breda told KilkennyNow.ie: “I’ve been overwhelmed […]

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Thief stole Sat Nav and radio from car left unlocked outside train station

By Kilkenny Now 22nd May 2019 0

A CAR owner who parked their vehicle outside Thomastown Train Station overnight returned the following day to discover it had been broken into and a number of electrical items stolen. The incident occurred sometime between 4pm on Monday, May 13 and 4pm the next day. The stolen items included a Sat Nav system and a […]

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Kilkenny ‘glamping’ site named one of Ireland’s ‘Coolest Campsites’

By Kilkenny Now 18th May 2019 0

A CRITICALLY-acclaimed county Kilkenny ‘glamping’ site has been named in a new list of Ireland’s ‘Coolest Campsites’. Legan Castle was singled out among the top 20 campsites in the country un a new guide published in the Irish Independent Weekend Magazine. The guide particularly highlights Legan Castle’s food offering, and it’s mouth-watering breakfast creations that […]

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Little Noah’s ‘wish to walk’ may come true – €100,000 raised for surgery in US

By Kilkenny Now 17th May 2019 0

THE family of a brave little boy whose brave fight for life has captured the hearts of everyone who has met him are rejoicing after a fundraising campaign raised €100,000 to enable him to travel to the USE for life-changing surgery. Noah O’Sullivan made the headlines last week after was made an honorary Garda as […]

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TRISH FINEGAN: ‘Increase in funding for Family Resource Centres does not go far enough’

By Kilkenny Now 11th May 2019 0

THE €1.8 million funding recently announced by Minister John Paul Phelan was welcome news – but unfortunately it doesn’t go far enough. On the face of it, a 5% increase in funding for Family Resources Centres (FRC’s) is good news, but it’s important to put it in context. There are 109 Family Resource Centres nationally […]

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Eight Kilkenny libraries get €112,000 in technology funding

By Kilkenny Now 11th May 2019 0

EIGHT public libraries located across Kilkenny city and county have benefitted significantly from a technology investment to support local people to learn and develop digital skills, Minister John Paul Phelan has said. Last July funding of over €8 million was approved by Minister for Community and Rural Development Michael Ring to invest in technology for […]

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SPONSORED: The Blackberry Café – a little slice of heaven, now open seven days a week

By Kilkenny Now 10th May 2019 0

HERE’S some tantalising news for food lovers: county Kilkenny’s iconic Blackberry Café is now a seven-day operation. The critically acclaimed Thomastown eaterie is now open every Sunday, from 10am to 5pm – serving savoury food until 4pm and teas, coffees and cakes until 4.30pm. Owner Jackie Hoyne said the move has gone down very well […]

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Little Blue Hero Noah made honorary Garda in recognition of his bravery

By Kilkenny Now 9th May 2019 0

LITTLE Noah O’Sullivan’s biggest wish is to some day be able to walk unaided. But in the meantime the brave four-year-old had another wish come true after he was made a honorary Garda. Noah was born at just 29 weeks old and was diagnosed with a form of cerebral palsy 18 months later. He has […]