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Kilkenny man to appear in court over drugs and growhouse discovery

By Kilkenny Now 16th October 2019 0

By COLIN BARTLEY A Kilkenny man and a Tipperary man are to appear in court in relation to the discovery of a “sophisticated growhouse” operation and an estimated €55,000 worth of drugs on the Kilkenny / Tipperary border. The two men, both in their 40s, were arrested after gardai swooped on the growhouse close to […]

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Hard to BEAT: Regional station celebrates huge night at national awards bash

By Kilkenny Now 8th October 2019 0

By COLIN BARTLEY SOUTH East radio station Beat 102 103 had a hugely successful night at the annual IMRO radio awards. The awards, which were held in Kilkenny’s Lyrath Estate Hotel, saw the popular station pick up an Outstanding Achievement Award, a silver award and three bronze awards. Lunchtime Presenter David Hammond was awarded silver […]

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Car-azy! Kilkenny motorists among hardest hit by parking charges

By Kilkenny Now 3rd September 2019 0

By COLIN BARTLEY KILKENNY County Council raked in more than €2.3 million from car-parking charges last year. Newly published figures reveal Kilkenny took one of the highest sums of money from motorists compared to other local authorities outside of the capital. The €2.3 million collected by Kilkenny Council is the fourth-highest figure nationwide outside Dublin, […]

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Kilkenny gardai hunt crime gang targeting schools and GAA clubs

By Kilkenny Now 30th August 2019 Post a comment

By COLIN BARTLEY SCHOOLS and GAA clubs in and around Kilkenny are being targeted by thieves on the lookout for high ticket maintenance and gardening equipment, gardai have warned. KilkennyNow.ie has learned more than €25,000 worth of pitch maintenance equipment has been stolen from organisations near the Kilkenny border over the past two weeks. Kilkenny […]

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GP CRISIS: Three out of four surgeries in Kilkenny can’t take on new patients

By Kilkenny Now 25th August 2019 0

THREE out of four GP surgeries in Kilkenny city and country are full to capacity and cannot take on any new patients, according to a report published this morning. The country’s deepening GP crisis is highlighted in a new survey carried out by The Sunday Independent. As part of its investigation, the newspaper contacted a […]

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Kilkenny County Board to appeal Hogan’s controversial red card: report

By Kilkenny Now 22nd August 2019 0

THE Kilkenny County Board are reportedly set to appeal Richie Hogan’s controversial red card from Sunday’s All-Ireland senior hurling final defeat to Tipperary. Referee James Owens gave the Danesfort man his orders shortly before half-time for what was perceived as a high elbow on Tipperary’s Cathal Barrett. The Irish Independent this morning reported that

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ALL-IRELAND FINAL: Tipp are top as Hogan’s red card sinks Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 18th August 2019 0

Kilkenny 0-20 Tipperary 3-25 THE sending off of Richie Hogan was the main talking point of the All-Ireland senior hurling final as Tipperary made the most of their numerical advantage to put Kilkenny to the sword at Croke Park today. Three devastating goals proved to be the difference as the Cats struggled to claw their […]

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Dream come true: Tommy (11) wins ticket to his first ever All-Ireland final

By Kilkenny Now 18th August 2019 0

TODAY is a dream come true for 11-year-old Tommy Ryan, who is attending his first ever All-Ireland final at Croke Park – thanks to KilkennyNow.ie! The Glenmore lad was over the moon after his mother Cathriona won two tickets to today’s showdown with Tipperary after she took part in our competition yesterday. “Thank you very […]

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BIG MATCH WEATHER: Be prepared for all conditions

By Kilkenny Now 18th August 2019 0

CATS fans heading to the match would be well advised to bring the wet gear as there is a good chance the sliothar will be wet in Croke Park this afternoon. The forecast for Dublin is fairly mixed, sunny spells and showers, which come afternoon, could turn into full-on rain and maybe even thunderstorms. According […]

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KILKENNY V TIPP – BIG MATCH PREVIEW: Where tomorrow’s All-Ireland final will be won and lost

By Kilkenny Now 17th August 2019 0

By COLIN BARTLEY ONE thing to be put to bed is the idea that this is a new Kilkenny team, a team a couple of years in the making. Because they ain’t! Take away Huw Lawlor and Adrian Mullen, two players thrown into championship battle for the first time this year, or Paddy Deegan, John […]