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Supreme Court refer decision in Graham Dwyer’s appeal to European Court of Justice

By Kilkenny Now 24th February 2020 0

Graham Dwyer’s appeal over his conviction in regards to the the murder of Elaine O’Hara has been referred to the European Court of Justice. Mr O’Dwyer had appealed the ruling in his case over the retention and accessing of his mobile phone records, which he and his legal team said was in contravention of EU […]

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BREAKING: Convicted killer may appear at Waterford Courthouse for landmark ruling live on TV

By Kilkenny Now 21st February 2020 0

Convicted murderer Graham Dwyer may appear before Waterford Courthouse on Monday for a landmark ruling that will be shown live on TV. Cameras have been invited into Waterford’s state-of-the-art Courthouse, which reopened in 2018 after a massive €26 million refurbishment, for the special sitting of the Supreme Court. This morning it was reported that Dwyer […]

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North Quays Development in Ferrybank a step closer as Government commits €12.6m to new city centre bridge

By Kilkenny Now 19th February 2020 Post a comment

The North Quays Development in Ferrybank moved one step closer today following the announcement of €12.6m funding for a new bridge across the River Suir linking Waterford’s quays. The announcement of the substantial funding was made by Waterford City and County Council who received the funding under the 2020 round of expenditure as part of […]

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Investigation launched into ‘unexplained circumstances’ surrounding the death of an infant

By Kilkenny Now 19th February 2020 0

An investigation has been launched into “unexplained circumstances” surrounding the death of an infant in Waterford yesterday afternoon. The infant died following an incident at a “domestic premises” in Waterford city at around 2pm on Tuesday, February 18. The body of the child has been removed to Dublin where a post-mortem will take place this […]

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‘There are no confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Ireland’ – HSE responds to suspected Coronavirus case in South East

By Kilkenny Now 18th February 2020 0

The Department of Health and Health Service Executive (HSE) has said there is no confirmed case of Coronavirus (novel CoVid-19) at University Hospital Waterford. It follows reports this morning that a person presented to UHW with possible symptoms of the virus which is sweeping China at the moment. KilkennyNow.ie contacted the office at the Department […]

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Local woman to manage new JYSK store which opens first store in South East on February 27

By Kilkenny Now 14th February 2020 0

A home retail store which aims to revolutionise the South East’s home and furnishings shopping experience is to open its brand new store by the end of the month. Danish home retailer JYSK will open the doors to its new store at Boland’s Retail Park in Waterford at 9am on Thursday, February 27, creating 10 […]

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Kilkenny NCT centre awaiting green light for full testing as it misses out on new lifts

By Kilkenny Now 6th February 2020 0

Kilkenny is still awaiting the green light to resume full NCT testing, this despite 14 centres around the country getting new lifts installed allowing them to complete tests once more. Eight NCT centres resumed the full car road worthiness examination on Wednesday after taking delivery and installation of new vehicles lifts, however, the Cillin Hill […]

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Kilkenny soccer startlet selected in Irish squad for games in Waterford

By Kilkenny Now 6th February 2020 0

A Kilkenny girl will be able to show of her skills on the international stage close to home next week after being named in Ireland’s Under-17 football squad. Ellen Molloy from Thomastown has been selected for the upcoming friendlies against Iceland, games which the FAI are playing in Waterford and Tramore The U17’s are using […]

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On the right track: Train ride through Kilkenny listed among Europe’s best rail journeys

By Kilkenny Now 2nd February 2020 0

A scarcely used railway line which travels through Kilkenny kissing the River Suir has made it onto an esteemed list of best rail journeys in Europe. “A dramatic entry” is how the Guardian’s travel writer Nicky Gardner gushed about pulling into Waterford’s Plunkett Station after travelling through Kilkenny. So taken by her less than two-hour […]

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Gardai hunt man in Kilkenny-registered jeep who approached girls on street

By Kilkenny Now 1st February 2020 0

Gardai are looking for a man driving a Kilkenny-registered jeep who approached several girls in Waterford city in recent days. On Thursday night a 17-year-old girl who was out walking on the Ballytruckle Road had to make a run for it after she was stopped by a man who had followed her in a white […]