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Carphone Warehouse closes two Kilkenny shops with immediate effect Reporter: ');  '); There was a shock jobs blow for Kilkenny this morning (Wednesday) with the closure of two city branches of Carphone Warehouse. The tech-chain announced its immediate closure this morning, including the shop's website.  The mobile phone retailer had two branches in Kilkenny - in MacDonagh Junction and in the Market Cross Shopping Centre. In Ireland more than 480 people have been made redundant with the closure of more than 80 retail outlets. A statement on the Carphone Warehouse website reads: WHY HAS CAR...

Dramatic rise in economic fraud and online scams, figures up 170% in South Kilkenny Reporter:  '); Economic crime and fraud has risen dramatically in the south of Kilkenny with an increase of 170% in the first two months of this year. The figures compare to the same time period last year. Figures for the same period in Kilkenny City show a rise in economic fraud of almost 10%. The reason for the massive increase in the south of the county has been attributed to there being almost no fraud there prior to the pandemic while in Kilkenny City frauds have transitioned from face to face fraud to ...

Celebrating the One Million Stars Project in Kilkenny on International Women's Day Reporter:  '); To mark International Womens Day the One Million Stars Ireland project will have a star installation at the Amber Women's Refuge and there will also be a number of star exhibitions at locations in Callan. The project is a community arts initiative that connects through the craft of weaving stars and raises awareness of domestic violence. The project was launched in Kilkenny in November 2019 and has already reached  over 14,000 stars, following a successful exhibition of 10,000 stars at MacDona...

Kilkenny People Property: Charming New Orchard Estate home is close to all amenities Well laid out, this city property is presented in excellent condition Reporter: ');  '); Sherry Fitzgerald McCreery have brought a city property which will appeal to families and professionals alike to market. Number 12 New Orchard Estate, an impressive three bedroom semi-detached home, is located in a mature and established development just off the Old Golf Links Road. Built in 1981 the property, which extends to 75 square metres (807 square feet) will appeal to both family and professionals, given its l...

Kilkenny heritage project named as national finalist in the National Lottery Good Causes Awards Reporter:  '); A Kilkenny heritage project who have brought the stories of local famine victims to life, has been named amongst the thirty-six community groups, sports clubs and organisations from all over Ireland who were today announced as finalists in the National Lottery Good Causes Awards. The Kilkenny Famine Experience project will contest in the Heritage category in the Good Causes Awards final. The awards honour the inspiring work and achievements of thousands of projects, clubs and indiv...