Four dogs were found in a distressed state in the freezing cold in Kilkenny. The animals – two of which are puppies “barely five week old” – were rescued by members of the My Lovely Horse charity this week. Writing on social media, the charity noted the two puppies are “very sick babies”. A spokesperson […]
Sinn Féin candidate Evan Barry has promised he will be ‘a champion’ for the people of north Kilkenny in the new North Tipperary constituency. As part of the recent boundary changes, parts of north Kilkenny, including Urlingford, Tullaroan, Freshford and Johnstown, have been integrated into Tipperary North. Sinn Féin yesterday confirmed Mr Barry will join […]
A local Lotto winner said he literally “couldn’t believe” his luck when he matched his winning numbers. The Kilkenny man was one of five winners – all from the south east – who collected their prizes at the National Lottery HQ in Dublin after the bank holiday weekend. He scooped a cash prize of €56,625 […]
A lucky local Lotto player is celebrating a big win from last night’s draw. The National Lottery today confirmed the punter struck gold in the main draw, matching five numbers plus the bonus to scoop a total of €56,625. The winning ticket was bought at the Newsplus Extra shop on Kieran Street in the city. […]
Rachael Blackmore celebrated her history-making win at Cheltenham with a night out in Kilkenny on Sunday. But becoming the first woman to win the Gold Cup didn’t stop her having to reach into her own pocket. “I bought many drinks last night, that’s why I’m sounding a bit groggy this morning,” she told reporters at […]
Gardai are investigating the discovery of a man’s body in a river near the Kilkenny-Tipperary border. The man, who is understood to have been in his 40s, were recovered in the Gortnahoe area at lunchtime on Wednesday. His remains were removed to University Hospital Waterford for a post-mortem examination, which will determine the course of […]
It has been estimated that around one in five couples in Ireland experience fertility difficulties. They need treatment to assist conception and help them realise their dream of having a baby. For almost 25 years, Sims IVF has been helping couples achieve that dream. It is Ireland’s number one fertility clinic and part of Virtus […]
The number of jobs in Kilkenny and the south east rose by 20,000 in companies supported by Enterprise Ireland last year. The 7% in employment growth locally was welcomed by Kilkenny TD John Paul Phelan. Deputy Phelan said: “Employment growth in Enterprise Ireland (EI) companies increased by 7% in this region in 2021, a year […]
Average house prices in Kilkenny are significantly higher than the rest of the south east, new figures reveal. Latest statistics from the Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers (IPAV) show the average cost of a four-bedroom house in Kilkenny city and county has risen to €283,750. A similar size house costs €243,334 in Waterford, €220,000 […]
Kilkenny has one of the lowest take up of vaccines in the country, according to a new report. And the county is lagging significantly behind our neighbours in the south east, who have among the highest vaccination rates in Ireland, the figures reveal. As of August 31, some 89.9% of the population in Kilkenny city […]