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LATEST: Three more deaths and 324 new cases of virus, Donegal to go under lockdown at midnight

By Kilkenny Now 24th September 2020 Post a comment

A further three people have died after contracting the coronavirus as 324 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening. It brings the overall death toll as a result fo the virus to 1,797. There are now 33,994 confirmed cases of Covid-19 across the country, according to the latest daily briefing from the National Public […]

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Jobs of 3,400 young people in Kilkenny and South East under threat: report

By Kilkenny Now 23rd September 2020 0

The pandemic is threatening the jobs of more than 10,000 people employed in the drinks and hospitality sectors in the south east, according to a new report. The report – titled ‘Employment in the drinks and hospitality industry: the threat of Covid-19 to jobs and how to minimise it’ – was commissioned by the Drinks Industry […]

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Timeframe for new University of South East finally unveiled

By Kilkenny Now 23rd September 2020 0

The formal establishment of the long-awaited Technological University of the South East of Ireland (TUSEI) will begin on January 1, 2022, it was confirmed this morning. The annoucement was made by the governing bodies and the presidents of Waterford Institute of Technology and Institute of Technology Carlow in a briefing note to business and other […]

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WATCH: Hundreds join family of Tour De France hero for hometown parade on wheels

By Kilkenny Now 22nd September 2020 0

Just 24 hours after Carrick man Sam Bennett raised aloft his arm in triumph, in the shadow of the Arc of that name to take the final stage and the Maillot Vert in the 2020 Tour De France, his townfolk came together in an amazing show of support. The pride and excitement felt by all […]

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LATEST: 188 more cases of virus, concern over ‘significant rises’ in Waterford

By Kilkenny Now 21st September 2020 0

There has been no further coronavirus related deaths but 188 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening. The overall death toll from the virus remains at 1,792. There are now 33,121 confirmed cases of Covid-19 across the country, according to the latest daily briefing from the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET). The breakdown […]

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Man (32) in serious condition after machete attack at Waterford home

By Kilkenny Now 21st September 2020 0

Two people were injured when a man brandishing a machete burst into a Waterford house and attacked them. The incident occurred at St Herblain Park in Waterford city at 3am this morning. A man (32) and a woman were in the house when another man knocked on the door. Once opened the caller, a male, […]

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Major Covid cluster confirmed at meat plant in county Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 17th September 2020 0

The Dawn Meats factory in Granagh on the Waterford/Kilkenny border has emerged as the location of a major outbreak of Covid-19. A large spike in numbers was registered in county Waterford last night. It is understood the majority of these stem from the cluster confirmed at the major employer. In a statement released this morning, […]

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What lies beneath: Low flying aircraft on a mission to map Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 7th September 2020 3

A low flying aircraft will be seen in the skies above Kilkenny over the coming days. But you needn’t panic: the plane is just on a mission to collect geochemical and geophysical data on rocks, soil and water. The mission is part of the Tellus Survey, a nationwide programme of Geological Survey Ireland. To gather […]

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Extra Springboard courses available to Kilkenny people looking to upskill

By Kilkenny Now 6th September 2020 0

Kilkenny people who are looking to upskill or reskill can avail of places on new third-level courses. Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT) has announced additional Springboard-funded places are available at the college under new Government stimulus measures. WIT has received an additional €207,000 in funding for Springboard places. This brings to over €2.3 million the

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death Notices

By Kilkenny Now 5th September 2020 0

MARY HUQ (née Reid) Kells, Kilkenny MARY HUQ (nee Reid), London and formerly of Kells, Co. Kilkenny Mary died peacefully in England, 1st September 2020, after a short illness. Predeceased by her parents Joe and Maudie. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing family, husband Syed, daughter Sáara, sons Sharif and Aron, son-in-law Mike, grandson Aneiran, brothers, […]