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Rocks dislodged by passing trains pose threat to Kilkenny residents: Cllr McGuinness

By Kilkenny Now 13th September 2020 0

Passing trains are causing rocks and debris to fall on a laneway, posing a danger to residents in a Kilkenny city estate, according to the chairperson of Kilkenny County Council. Cllr Andrew McGuinness posted this picture on social media of a large rock that landed on the laneway at Lacken Drive after a train passed. […]

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Popular riverside walk in Kilkenny city to get much-needed makeover

By Kilkenny Now 2nd September 2020 0

A popular Kilkenny city riverside walkway is about to get a welcome makeover. Lacken Walk will be given a mini face-lift over the coming days as council workers prepare to remove overgrowth and debris. In the heart of the St John’s Parish, the walk is a well-used amenity by locals and tourists alike with an […]

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Council unveils exciting plans for large new ‘Urban Park’ in heart of Kilkenny city

By Kilkenny Now 10th August 2020 0

Kilkenny County Council has unveiled exciting plans for a new ‘Urban Park’ in the heart of our historic city. The 21/2 acre Abbey Quarter Urban Park, which will surround the upstanding remains of St Francis Abbey, will provide an incredible amenity for the public. And the local authority insisted the new park will be in […]

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‘Downright insulting’ – Minister’s comments about musicans hits bum note with guitar-playing Kilkenny Council leader

By Kilkenny Now 5th August 2020 0

The chairman of Kilkenny County Council, Andrew McGuinness, has strongly criticised controversial comments made by Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys in which she suggested that professional musicians who find themselves out of work would have to “retrain” and get new jobs. Cllr McGuinness is also a keen musician and has spent many years performing as