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New era for Kilkenny and south east as region’s first University comes into existence

By Kilkenny Now 1st May 2022 0

Today marks a new era for education in Kilkenny and the south east as the region’s first university officially comes into existence. The Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris officially signed the order under the Technological Universities Act 2018 to establish South East Technological University (SETU) on the first […]

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‘A beautiful life taken far too soon’ – moving tribute to Kilkenny man who died in building site tragedy

By Kilkenny Now 25th February 2022 0

A man who died in a building site accident in Wexford earlier this week has been named as south Kilkenny native Andrew Phelan. The 47-year-old from Kilmacow, whose family previously ran the The Rising Sun in Mulllinavat, was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident on a building site in Ballymoney. Gardaí and the […]

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Man killed by falling tree while clearing debris caused by Storm Eunice

By Kilkenny Now 18th February 2022 0

A man has died after he was struck by a falling tree while working to clear debris caused by Storm Eunice. The incident happened in the Ballythomas area of county Wexford late this morning. It is understood the man, who is reported to have been aged in his 50s, was working with a colleague clearing […]

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By Kilkenny Now 23rd January 2022 Post a comment

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 […]

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20,000 new Enterprise Ireland supported jobs created in Kilkenny and south east

By Kilkenny Now 12th January 2022 0

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 […]

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Man in Kilkenny court after €460,000 drugs seizure on M9 motorway

By Kilkenny Now 25th October 2021 0

A man has appeared in court charged in connection with the seizure of almost €500,000 worth of drugs after he was stopped on the M9 motorway near Kilkenny. The suspect was arrested on Saturday after gardai discovered €460,000 of suspected cannabis when they stopped and searched his vehicle on the motorway in county Carlow. Gardai […]

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Light aircraft crash lands on beach in Wexford

By Kilkenny Now 23rd September 2021 0

A light aircraft believed to be carrying four people has crash landed on the Wexford coast. According to initial reports, the plane crash landed shortly after 5pm in an area of strand near Carnsore Point near Rosslare Harbour. A major response operation is currently underway including all emergency services. There has been no confirmation yet […]

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BREAKING: Woman in critical condition after horror three-car crash near Kilkenny border

By Kilkenny Now 22nd September 2021 0

A woman has been seriously injured in a three-car collision outside New Ross, near the Kilkenny border. Gardai this evening appealed for witnesses to the collision, which occurred ar around 4pm yesterday R734 between Slaught and The Five Roads. A Garda spokesperson confirmed the victim, who is in her 50s, was taken to Tallaght University […]

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Homes in Kilkenny worth far more than in rest of south east: new report

By Kilkenny Now 6th September 2021 0

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 […]

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Kilkenny vaccine take-up lags behind rest of south east: new figures

By Kilkenny Now 1st September 2021 0

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 […]