Kilkenny gardaí ask public to stay home this weekend to help stop spread of virus Reporter: '); Local gardaí are appealing to people to stay at home this weekend as Covid-19 related deaths continue to rise. "Covid-19 remains a significant threat to our society. Covid-19 related deaths are rising. Hospital admissions are increasing. ICU departments are at capacity. "Unfortunately, there is also a minority of people who are not complying. These people put everybody’s health at risk, which impacts on individuals and our society," said Superintendent of Kilkenny Garda Station, Derek Hughes. "Throughout this pandemic the vast majority of people have been compliant with public health advice. We thank them for that. We know this hasn’t been easy and has involved great sacrifices.