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Kilkenny LEADER partnership; connecting communities

By Kilkenny Now 20th November 2022 Post a comment

Kilkenny LEADER Partnership (KLP) is supporting rural communities struggling with cripplingly slow broadband speeds and is encouraging them to consider setting up their own community owned and operated future proofed broadband networks through a series of regional workshops across County Kilkenny beginning in Freshford on Tuesday, October 25, culminating with a joint

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Kilkenny Garda appeals as cycle of crime continues

By Kilkenny Now 20th January 2022 0

Gardai are trying to reunite two bicycles than were stolen in the south of the county recently with their owners. The bicycles – a red ORBEA mountain bike (pictured above) and a black/green KUOTA racing bike (pictured below) – were taken during a burglary in the Dunkitt area sometimw between January 8 and January 15. […]

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Scenic county Kilkenny walkway littered with beer cans

By Kilkenny Now 20th December 2021 0

Gardai have urged litter louts not to pollute local beauty spots. It comes after a scenic area in county Kilkenny was littered by empty beer cans. A local Garda spokesperson said: “What could be nicer than a pleasant walk on the Sion Road out of Bennettsbridge? Plenty, when those who don’t appreciate their surroundings litter […]

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‘A huge bonus for the area’ – Kilkenny village to get major water supply upgrade

By Kilkenny Now 1st October 2021 0

Bennettsbridge is one of 21 villages and small towns across the country that have been chosen for a major water supply upgrade. The 21 wastewater treatment plants selected for upgrade as part of the Small Towns and Villages Growth Programme follows the announcement of 15 projects earlier in the summer. The investment in local wastewater […]

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Much-kneaded: New flour mill planned for Kilkenny village

By Kilkenny Now 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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Large development of family homes planned for centre of Kilkenny town

By Kilkenny Now 7th July 2021 0

A new development of 38 homes is being planned for Urlingford. Developer and architect, Martin Larkin of Bennettsbridge, is looking to build the homes at Mill Road just off the Main Street. On the application to Kilkenny County Council, Mr Larkin states the land upon which he would like to build is not zoned. Mr […]

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€286,000 to help create safe outdoor summer at Kilkenny’s public spaces

By Kilkenny Now 18th June 2021 0

Five projects in Kilkenny have been allocated funding of €286,000 to create new spaces and facilities for the public to enjoy. The funding, which is part of the Government’s ‘Additional Outdoor Infrastructure Fund’ was annoucned locally by Kilkenny TD John Paul Phelan. The funding awarded to Kilkenny County Council will enhance outdoor urban spaces and

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25 speeding motorists – including driver doing 103kph in 50kph zone – clocked on Kilkenny road

By Kilkenny Now 5th May 2021 0

A total of 25 motorists were clocked over the limit on a Kilkenny road that is becoming notorious for speeding offences. Gardai conducted more speed checks on the Kilkenny Road in Bennettsbridge on Monday evening after residents complained about the volume of speeding vehicles in the area. A local Garda spokesperson confirmed 25 vehicles were […]

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Speeding motorists clocked ‘well over’ limit on Kilkenny roads

By Kilkenny Now 3rd May 2021 0

Several motorists were clocked driving “well over” the speed limit by gardai policing raods in county Kilkenny. The speeding offences were detected by members of the Kilkenny Roads Policing Unit who conducted checks across the country, including the Bennettsbridge Road, over the bank holiday weekend. A local Garda spokesperson confirmed: “Unfortunately a

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Plans for mobile coffee outlet on popular Kilkenny walkway

By Kilkenny Now 23rd April 2021 0

Plans for ‘mobile coffee trailer’ at a popular local walkway have been lodged with the local authority. The coffee trailer is planned for the Nore Valley River Walk in Ballyredding outside Bennettsbridge. The Nore Valley Walk between Kilkenny city and Bennettsbridge has become increasingly popular with walkers in recent months.