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Pedestrian bridge in county Kilkenny town set to be built next year

By Kilkenny Now 18th July 2019 0

By COLIN BARTLEY A PEDESTRIAN bridge required to safely link a major tourist site in Kilkenny to a town centre could begin construction next summer. The €900,000 Castlecomer Pedestrian Bridge connecting the town centre to the popular Discovery Park is going to the planning stage. The bridge over the River Dinin is required to take […]

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‘Great Family Days Out’ – popular county Kilkenny adventure park included in new Top 50 list

By Kilkenny Now 2nd June 2019 0

A COUNTY Kilkenny adventure park has been included in a new national guide to 50 ‘Great Family Days Out this Summer’. Castlecomer Discovery Park, which recently added axe throwing to its impressive list of activities, is among the leading outdoor facilities across the country listed in the ‘Go on an Adventure’ section of the guide […]

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FEATURE: All the fun events for kids in Kilkenny throughout Easter

By Kilkenny Now 4th April 2019 0

KILKENNY is the ideal place to entertain little ones this Easter, with lots of seasonal themed activities taking place throughout the city and county. National Reptile Zoo  The National Reptile Zoo in Gowran County Kilkenny is set for an egg-tastic line up of Easter activities. They are running egg hunts throughout Easter week with lots […]

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Castlecomer’s first ever Rose is crowned

By Kilkenny Now 10th March 2019 0

CASTLECOMER’S first ever Rose was crowned at a packed event in the county Kilkenny town last night. It was a tough call for the judges, but Niamh Balkin – sponsored by the Castlecomer Discovery Park – eventually won through. Niamh will now go on to represent Castlecomer at the Kilkenny Rose selection event at the […]

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Castlecomer’s Rose ‘buds’ steal the show

By Kilkenny Now 3rd March 2019 0

CASTLECOMER’S Roses met their very own ‘Rose buds’ during a special event in the luxurious surroundings of the Avalon House Hotel. The newly-opened hotel played host as the eight local Roses presented sashes to their new ‘buds’ yesterday morning. Then it was time to enjoy some afternoon tea in the hotel’s ballroom. The event was […]

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It is a bird? Is it a plane? No – it’s a Castlecomer Rose!!

By Kilkenny Now 22nd February 2019 0

CASTLECOMER’S Roses showed their adventurous side as they took turns taking to the skies on Ireland’s longest zip-line yesterday. The day started off calmly enough as the girls posed for photographs outside the pretty fairy village at the Castlecomer Discovery Park. Then it was time for Aoife, Alice, Sinead, Amy, Jessica, Aoife and Niamh to […]

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City of love – four of Kilkenny’s most romantic destinations for your Valentine

By Kilkenny Now 11th February 2019 0

KILKENNY has long been known as the destination of love stories, starting in the late 18th century with the Ladies of Llangollen. Then, two upper class women, Lady Eleanor Butler and Sarah Ponsonby, left the Marble City and moved to Wales to escape face unwanted marriages. They lived happily for 50 years and are buried together […]

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Castlecomer’s Roses in full bloom

By Kilkenny Now 10th February 2019 0

CASTLECOMER’S roses were in full bloom last night as the town hosted its very first Rose of Tralee event. Breda Heary of the Castlecomer Rose Committee said they were “delighted” with the turnout for the launch night at Shortall’s Bar & Lounge in The Square. Breda told KilkennyNow.ie: “All the girls are really excited to […]

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Kilkenny outdoor centres get €400,000 funding boost: Minister John Paul Phelan

By Kilkenny Now 8th January 2019 0

THREE leading local recreational projects have been given a major New Year boost after it was confirmed they will receive over €400,000 in Government funding. Castlecomer Discovery Park (pictured above) is one of the biggest beneficiaries of the funding, which was announcement by Junior Minister and Kilkenny TD John Paul Phelan. Graiguenamanagh Outdoor Activity Hub […]