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Kilkenny

County Kilkenny, Contae Chill Chainnigh in Irish, has a population of 95,419 – the 16th largest in Ireland. The territory of the county was the core part of the ancient Irish Kingdom of Osraige. The county is Ireland's hurling hotspot – 'The Cats' have won the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship a stunning 33 times.

Woman declares brother 'dead to me' after husband's horror killing
Kilkenny
In an exclusive interview with this paper, mother-of-seven Elizabeth Cash said she can never forgive her brother Andy - after he was found guilty of her husband John Cash’s killing earlier this week.
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Kilkenny man guilty of manslaughter of brother-in-law he believed had affair with his wife
Kilkenny
Andrew ‘Andy’ Cash took the stand in his own defence at the Central Criminal Court last week, telling the jury he was "out of his head on tablets" and could not clearly remember the events of the fatal day
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Kilkenny man accused of murdering brother-in-law who he believed had affair with wife
Kilkenny
Andrew ‘Andy’ Cash took the stand in his own defence at the Central Criminal Court last week telling the jury he was "out of his head on tablets" and could not clearly remember the events of the fatal day.
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Man, 40s, dies in single-vehicle collision in Kilkenny
An Garda Siochana
The road tragedy occurred just after 4pm on the R448 in Castlecolumb, Kilkenny
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TJ Reid's wife Niamh de Brun splashes cash as Kilkenny great celebrates birthday with seventh All-Star
TJ Reid
The Kilkenny great won his seventh All-Star on the same day as he marked the occasion in style
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Bruce Springsteen fans unhappy as tickets for Irish gigs go on sale
Bruce Springsteen
Some people experienced technical problems when they tried to buy tickets, while others were shocked at the prices for the four tour dates next May
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Gardaí concerned for welfare of missing Kilkenny man
Missing person
David Walsh, 42, was last seen in Mullinavat, Co Kilkenny on Sunday
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Ireland weather LIVE updates as Met Eireann warnings issued for Storm Ciaran
Met Eireann
A Status Yellow warning will come into force for Carlow, Kilkelly, Wexford, Wicklow, Cork and Waterford on Wednesday night
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Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band returning to Ireland in 2024 with four shows
Bruce Springsteen
The Boss and his legendary band will play Belfast, Kilkenny, Cork and Dublin in May
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Gardaí appeal to public for help in search for missing 14-year-old girl
Missing person
Tamara was last seen in Cork on Tuesday, October 24
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Kilkenny father-of-three killed in car accident in the US
Road Deaths
Laurence 'Larry' Maher died on Tuesday after being involved in the accident in the state of Maine
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Storm Babet: Ireland storm tracker LIVE as heavy rain and 'blustery' winds batter Ireland
Weather warning
Multiple counties are under weather warnings as Ireland is set to be battered by rain and wind
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Two men hospitalised following alleged assault in Kilkenny
An Garda Siochana
Both men were taken to hospital with one being treated for serious injuries
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Kilkenny hurling legend DJ Carey appears in court charged with multiple fraud and forgery offences
DJ Carey
The multiple All-Ireland winner is to stand trial accused of deception and forgery by persuading 23 people to donate funds after fraudulently claiming he needed money for cancer treatment
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Storm Agnes LIVE Ireland weather updates as Met Eireann warning extended and winds hit Status Red levels
Met Eireann
Status Orange weather warnings were in place for Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, Wicklow, Cork, Kerry, Tipperary and Waterford, while large parts of Ireland are covered by Status Yellow warnings
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Kilkenny crash: Man dies, another injured after car hits wall as gardai close road
Kilkenny
A man has died and another is injured after a collision in Kilkenny during the early hours of this morning. The car they were travelling in struck a stone wall in Clomantagh, Freshford at around 1.30am.
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Mourners at funeral of former Air Corps member who died while free diving asked to wear 'bright colours'
Funerals
Daniel O'Brien, from Kilkenny, died tragically following an accident on Thursday, August 10
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Former member of Irish Air Corps drowns in deep sea diving tragedy in Norway
Drowning Tragedies
Daniel O’Brien, who was 33-years-old, was originally from Graiguenamanagh, Co Kilkenny
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Friends rally around teen, 16, who survived fatal crash when the car she was in was stolen
Road Deaths
Aoife Cahill was sitting in the back seat of her father Pat’s car when it was stolen and crashed minutes later
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Limerick odds on favourites to complete famous four-in-a-row
Limerick GAA
Limerick will take on Kilkenny in the All-Ireland final, with the Treaty men hot favourites to take home the Liam MacCarthy Cup.
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Funeral of boy, 13, killed in Kilkenny crash told he 'was too good for this world'
Road Traffic Accidents
The accident has also left his father Liam in a serious condition in the Mater Hospital in Dublin.
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Heartbreaking tributes paid to 'gentle soul', 13, killed in Kilkenny crash with father in 'serious condition'
Kilkenny
Billy Rockett, 13, had just completed his first year of studies at Abbey Community College in Ferrybank in Co Waterford
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Teenage passenger dies after crash between car and jeep in Kilkenny
Road Deaths
The occupants of the jeep were taken to hospital following the collision, which occurred on the N10
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Irish weather: Temperatures set to soar for bumper weekend of GAA action
Irish Weather
Saturday is of course Derby day at Epsom, but there are derbies galore in the All-Ireland as Cork host Kerry, Kildare face Dublin and Tyrone lock horns with Armagh
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