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Kilkenny coffee lovers urged to expresso support for reusable cups

By Kilkenny Now 18th November 2021 0

A new campaign has been launched to encourage Kilkenny coffee lovers to use reusable cups. Several businesses have joined the Conscious Cup campaign, which was launched by Kilkenny Mayor, Cllr Andrew McGuinness at the Market Cross Shopping Centre this week. Cllr McGuinness said: “It’s great to see the range of premises that are already registered […]

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Kilkenny’s Picker Pals unite to make city and county a litter-free zone

By Kilkenny Now 11th November 2021 0

By Joshua Cullen Students from no fewer than 15 first classes across the city and county have come together to make litter-picking a fun and bonding experience for children and families. And the Picker Pals programme – first introduced in Kilkenny last September – has met with a positive response from schools who took part […]

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Funding for 39 new social homes in Kilkenny city and county

By Kilkenny Now 19th October 2021 0

Kilkenny received a major boost this morning after the Government confirmed funding for 39 new social homes in the city and county. The Government has issued Stage 1 approval for the construction of six new homes, four one-bed and two two-bed apartments, at Weather Station on Granges Road. It has also granted initial approval for […]

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‘Great news for Kilkenny’ – Smithwicks Experience to reopen next year

By Kilkenny Now 13th October 2021 0

Kilkenny has received a major boost after it was confirmed that the award-winning Smithwicks Experience is to reopen next year. The news was confirmed by drink giant Diageo in correspondence to Kilkenny Mayor Andrew McGuinness this week. Last April it was announced the Smithwick’s Experience was closing permanently, resulting in the loss of jobs and […]

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Popular Kilkenny walking trails get funding hike

By Kilkenny Now 30th September 2021 0

Government funding has been allocated to two popular county Kilkenny walking trails. Brandon Hill in Graiguenamanagh and the South Leinster Way are among 31 trails chosen for funding under the Government’s ‘Our Rural Future’ programme. Under the scheme, which was announced by Rural Development Minister Heather Humphreys this week, funding is provided to farmers

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Massive boost for Kilkenny as 400 new high-end jobs announced

By Kilkenny Now 1st September 2021 Post a comment

Kilkenny received a massive employment boost this morning with the news that up to 400 new high-end jobs will be created in the city. Locally based financial services company State Street has announced its new cybersecurity and technology unit will create hundreds of new jobs locally. The company said it will establish a new specialist […]

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‘We have done particularly well in Kilkenny’ – McGuinness reveals funding for local sports clubs

By Kilkenny Now 7th August 2021 0

Funding of more than €315,000 has been awarded to sports clubs throughout the city and county in equipment grants. The funding has been provided by the Government under the latest round of the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme (SCEP). Local Fianna Fáil TD John McGuinness welcomed announcement and outlined details of the clubs that will […]

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‘The city became his canvas’ – legendary Kilkenny artist honoured

By Kilkenny Now 2nd August 2021 0

The Home Rule Club in Kilkenny has paid a moving tribute to a legendary local artist whose works were visible throughout the city. As part of its Founder’s Day, the club celebrated the talent of Brendan Lawless’ (1958-2013). His hand painted sign which hung on the club’s facade is now displayed indoors. Heritage Minister and […]

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Healthy Kilkenny: New plan unveiled at online conference

By Kilkenny Now 14th July 2021 0

A new initiative aimed at imrpoving the “health and wellbeing” of people across Kilkenny city and county was launched this week. Public Health Mininster Frank Feighan attended the online launch of Healthy Kilkenny, which was streamed yesterday via an open access link to an online audience. A spokesperson for Kilkenny County Council said: “The Vision […]

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New support grant now available to small Kilkenny businesses

By Kilkenny Now 13th June 2021 0

Small businesses affected by the pandemic can now apply for a new support scheme. Kilkenny County Council this week announced that the expanded Small Business Assistance Scheme Covid (SBASC) is now open for applications on-line through its website. The closing date for applications is July 21. Phase 2 of the scheme was expanded to include […]