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Man critical after Kilkenny stabbing

The incident happened at around 7pm in the Castlecomer area of Kilkenny.

A MAN HAS been left in a critical condition in hospital after he was stabbed in Kilkenny yesterday evening.

The incident occurred at a house on Love Lane, Castlecomer. Gardaí were called to the scene where they found the man, who is in his early 20s, on the street with stabbing injuries.

The man was brought to St Luke’s Hospital where he is described as being in a critical condition.

Three men, two in their 30s and one in his 40s, were arrested at the scene and are currently detained under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at Kilkenny Garda Station.

The scene has been preserved for a technical examination.

A garda spokesman said: “Gardaí wish to appeal for witnesses who may have been in the Love Lane area of Castlecomer between 5pm and 7pm to contact them. Witnesses or anyone with information are asked to contact Kilkenny Garda Station on 056-7775000, The Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any garda station.”

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    Jan 1st 2013, 10:48 AM

    Stressful lifestyle, she even looked unwell on TV over the past few months.

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    Jan 1st 2013, 10:54 AM

    Wish her well

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    Jan 1st 2013, 11:36 AM

    The clintons did so much work for the peace process on this island. I dont think we would be where we are today without them.

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    Jan 1st 2013, 11:51 AM

    Best of luck to her a great woman.

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    Jan 1st 2013, 11:58 AM

    Sad when anyone gets ill. I feel for this lady as she will stay focused on her job rather than her health. Hope she gets good support from her hubby she deserves at least that. Wishing her well

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    Jan 1st 2013, 11:07 AM

    Too many cigars.

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    Jan 1st 2013, 1:28 PM

    Karmas a motherf…ker

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    Jan 1st 2013, 2:18 PM

    I see someone’s resolution to drop the begrudgery didn’t last long…

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    Jan 1st 2013, 3:48 PM

    Bill — where the hell are you?????

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