Mary Cody

Ireland, Kilkenny

Senior Journalist at Kilkenny Live

Articles

Substantial cattle seizure in Kilkenny

2 months ago | ireland-live.ie | Mary Cody

Driver tested positive for opiates, cocaine and benzos and was not insured
Substantial cattle seizure in Kilkenny

2 months ago | kilkennypeople.ie | Mary Cody

Over two hundred and fifty cattle were seized from a farm in North Kilkenny last month during a major operation last. A spokesperson for the Department of Agriculture confirmed to The Kilkenny People that it carried out a large-scale livestock seizure operation in December at a farm holding in County Kilkenny under its powers in the Animal Health and Welfare Act and with the assistance of An Garda Síochána.
‘A hard road to recovery’ - Kilkenny woman's life after brain surgery

Jan 28, 2025 | ireland-live.ie | Mary Cody

Kilkenny woman Julie Meaney is full of positivity and is grateful to be alive following surgery for a brain tumour last March. The 48-year-old is sharing her story to raise awareness about the importance of following up on any signs or symptoms, even if they appear to be insignificant at the time. “I fell at home in the bath on February 28 and went to work the next day as normal, I thought nothing of it,” she said.
‘A hard road to recovery’ - Kilkenny woman's life after brain surgery

Jan 28, 2025 | kilkennypeople.ie | Mary Cody

Kilkenny woman Julie Meaney is full of positivity and is grateful to be alive following surgery for a brain tumour last March. The 48-year-old is sharing her story to raise awareness about the importance of following up on any signs or symptoms, even if they appear to be insignificant at the time. “I fell at home in the bath on February 28 and went to work the next day as normal, I thought nothing of it,” she said.
Kilkenny Obituary: Denis A Farrell, USA

Jan 25, 2025 | ireland-live.ie | Mary Cody

Denis A Farrell passed away peacefully at his home in Roxboro, North Carolina on January 10, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on June 5, 1936, in Damerstown, County Kilkenny, Ireland, Denis was one of 12 children raised on a dairy farm by his parents, the late James and Margaret (née Deegan) Farrell. At the age of 20, Denis left Ireland, venturing first to Canada and then to New York City, where he met his wife, Julie McDonnell, who had emigrated from Balla, County Mayo, Ireland.
Pucked - A show for theatre and GAA fans is coming to Kilkenny

Jan 25, 2025 | ireland-live.ie | Mary Cody

Pucked a fast-paced, comedic, theatrical, one-man blockbuster is coming to the Watergate Theatre in Kilkenny next month. The play tells the story of the young and ambitious Matty Daly. Immersed in the GAA from birth, Matty has one dream and one dream only, to play on his senior team. When Matty finally gets called up, we join him as he learns the hard way, that playing senior isn’t everything it’s cracked up to be.
Kilkenny obituary: Mary Egan, Ballykeeffe, Cuffesgrange

Jan 24, 2025 | ireland-live.ie | Mary Cody

A light dimmed when news of the passing of Mary Egan (née Murphy) at her home in Ballykeeffe was announced on December 10. A very special person, Mary was born and bred in Rylands, Cuffesgrange. She was a wonderful conversationalist, particularly when engrossed in tales of her youth. Like all kids going to school at the time, Mary was a free spirit. She loved the country, farming and the ritual of walking to school with her young friends.
People in Kilkenny urged to 'shelter in place' until red alert lifts

Jan 24, 2025 | ireland-live.ie | Mary Cody

The public is urged to heed all public safety advice, to not travel and shelter in place during the duration of the Storm Éowyn Status Red weather warning which remains in place in Kilkenny until 10am this morning. Members of the public can contact Kilkenny County Council’s Severe Weather Helpline on 056 7794145 from 8am to 5pm today, after which calls will be transferred to the Council’s Out of Hours Number 0818 399 399. Alternatively, you can email [email protected] .
Severe wind warning remains in place in Kilkenny until midday

Jan 24, 2025 | ireland-live.ie | Mary Cody

A level orange weather warning remains in place for Kilkenny until midday today. As Storm Éowyn continues to pass over Ireland gale force southwest to west winds will bring severe, damaging and destructive gusts of up to 130km/h widely, with even higher gusts for a time. There are reports of fallen trees, damage to power lines and power outages.
Update: 715,000 homes, farms and businesses without power - Kilkenny Live

Jan 24, 2025 | ireland-live.ie | Mary Cody

Extreme, damaging and destructive winds associated with Storm Éowyn have continued to cause widespread and extensive damage to the electricity network across the country with over 715,000 homes, farms and businesses (as at 8am) without power. With Met Éireann Status Red and Orange wind warnings remaining in place for the entire country until later this afternoon, more power outages can be expected throughout the day as the storm tracks northwards.