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LATEST: More than 1,100 new cases of virus confirmed, 349 treated in hospital

By Colin Bartley 5th October 2021 0

A further 1,124 more people have contracted the coronavirus, the Department of Health confirmed this evening. That’s an increase of 232 on yesterday’s figures. And the number of patients being treated in hospital for the virus now stands at 349, up 16 from yesterday. Of these, 64 are being treated in ICU, the same as […]

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New plans to revitalise historic Kilkenny estate

By Colin Bartley 18th September 2021 0

A stunning Georgian house in county Kilkenny that is set to be transformed into a spiritual retreat has unveiled further plans designed to reinvigorate the estate. The Seraph Foundation, the owners of Kilfane House on the Kilfane Demense outside Thomastown, have applied to Kilkenny County Council to transform an old agricultural and stables building into […]

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Much-kneaded: New flour mill planned for Kilkenny village

By Colin Bartley 17th September 2021 0

Plans to build a new mill for in a county Kilkenny village have been lodged with the local authority. Kells Wholemeal Ltd has applied to Kilkenny County Council looking for permission to build a new plant on the Danesfort Road in Bennettsbridge. The company is seeking permission to construct a new 240 metre sq standalone […]

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Kilkenny primary school gets green light for new expansion plans

By Colin Bartley 15th September 2021 0

One of Kilkenny’s largest primary schools has been given the green light to expand. Kilkenny County Council has approved the application by the Board of Management of Presentation Primary School on Parnell Street in the city for a new three-classroom extension. The single-storey extension will consist of three new classrooms to be built onto the […]

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LATEST: 1,414 new cases of virus confirmed

By Colin Bartley 3rd September 2021 0

A further 1,414 people have contracted the coronavirus, the Department of Health confirmed this evening. That’s a decrease of 337 on yesterday’s figures. Meanwhile, the number of people bring treated in hospital for the virus now stands at 353, up ten on yesterday’s total. Some 55 of these are being treated in ICU, down four […]

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LATEST: 1,751 new cases of virus confirmed

By Colin Bartley 2nd September 2021 0

A further 1,751 people have contracted the coronavirus, the Department of Health confirmed this evening. That’s a decrease of 38 on yesterday’s figures. Meanwhile, the number of people bring treated in hospital for the virus now stands at 343, down 17 on yesterday’s total. Some 59 of these are being treated in ICU, up three […]

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Plans to reopen Kilkenny mine to create up to 190 jobs

By Colin Bartley 22nd August 2021 0

190 new jobs could be on the way to county Kilkenny with the news that a mine closed down close to a decade ago is seeking permission to restart operations. Shannon Resources Ltd has lodged a planning application with both Kilkenny and Laois county councils looking to recommence mining operations at Galmoy Mines in north […]

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LATEST: Almost 2,000 new cases of virus confirmed – more than 10,000 this week

By Colin Bartley 13th August 2021 0

A total of 1,978 new cases of Covid-19 are being reported this evening. That’s an increase of 75 on yesterday’s figures. According to the Covid data hub, there are now 221 people in hospital who have tested positive for the virus, two more than yesterday’s figure. There are 43 people in ICU, an increase of […]

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Kilkenny makes new list of ‘must visit’ places in Ireland post-pandemic

By Colin Bartley 1st August 2021 0

Kilkenny has named in a new list of top places to visit in Ireland published by a UK newspaper. As Ireland reopens international travel, The Independent newspaper included Kilkenny in a list of 11 Irish destinations British visitors should journey to. Author Andrew Dickens described Kilkenny as a cultural, food and entertainment mecca in his […]

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Off the beaten track: €800,000 funding to improve Kilkenny’s walking trails

By Colin Bartley 1st August 2021 Post a comment

Almost €800,000 has been allocated for repairs and improvement works on non-public roads in rural communities Kilkenny. The funding is part of the Government’s ‘Our Rural Future’ project. The Local Improvement Scheme (LIS) is designed to support the continued improvement of non-public roads in rural communities and improves access to rural homes and