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New footbridge linking Kilkenny town with top attraction now in place

By Kilkenny Now 25th November 2021 0

The long-awaited footbridge for Castlecomer is being put in place today. The two-span steel structure crosses the River Dinin, running along the existing masonry arch bridge on the N78, was transported to the site yesterday evening for installation. The footbridge will improve pedestrian safety while also providing an inviting link between the Discovery Park and […]

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Fears for missing dog who slipped lead at popular Kilkenny tourist attraction

By Colin Bartley 18th June 2021 0

Concerns are growing for a dog who ran off after slipping his lead at a county Kilkenny tourist attraction yesterday. Charlie, an eight-year-old German Shepherd, scampered at the Discovery Park in Castlecomer and hasn’t been seen since. He is described as “shy and very quiet” and was wearing a beige/grey jacket when he got away […]

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Break-in at one of Kilkenny most popular tourist attractions

By Colin Bartley 12th May 2021 0

Burglars broke into one of Kilkenny’s main poppular attractions overnight and made off with some work tools. The theft occurred at the Discovery Park in Castlecomer at 1am this morning. Security staff went to the premises after the thieves triggered the alarm, but the burglars had already fled the scene. They discovered the workshop had […]

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Wedding ring found at popular county Kilkenny park

By Kilkenny Now 3rd May 2021 65

A wedding ring has been found at the Discovery Park in Castlecomer and local gardai are trying to reunite it with its owner. A local Garda spokesperson said a date is inscribed on the ring. If you or anyone you know is missing a wedding ring you can contact Kilkenny Garda Station on 056 777 […]

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Work to get underway on new bridge linking Kilkenny town to top tourist attraction

By Colin Bartley 21st April 2021 0

A bridge that will connect a county Kilkenny town to a major tourist attraction is one step closer to completion. The construction contract for the Castlecomer footbridge has been signed and work is expected to get underway on the long-anticipated structure in the early summer. It is expected work on the bridge will be completed […]

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Snakes on the loose! St Patrick’s festival hunt for slithering serpents in Kilkenny

By Colin Bartley 3rd March 2021 0

Without St Patrick’s Day celebration for the last couple of years, it appears some snakes have managed to find their way back to a county Kilkenny town. A number of slithering serpents have been spotted amongst the trees and plants at Castlecomer Discovery Park recently. But there’s no need to call Samuel L Jackson just […]

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Life after Covid: New plan to make Kilkenny Ireland’s top outdoor activity destination

By Colin Bartley 18th January 2021 0

With the rollout of Covid-19 vaccine ramping up across Ireland, Kilkenny is positioning itself to be ready for tourists when the industry reopens. Kilkenny Tourism, the group tasked with advocating the Marble city and county, Kilkenny Tourism, is already preparing to re-open tourism this Spring and outdoor activities will be to the forefront of the […]

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Exciting new plans to expand one of Kilkenny’s most popular tourist attractions

By Colin Bartley 29th October 2020 0

One of Kilkenny’s most popular tourist destinations has unveiled exciting new plans to expand its facilities. Castlecomer Discovery Park, the not-for-profit park developed by the people of the town, is looking to upgrade some of the facilities at the park and create some new structures. The group behind the park, Castlecomer Demense Company Limited, has […]

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Kilkenny reboots: New tourism drive to get visitors flocking back to city and county

By Kilkenny Now 22nd June 2020 Post a comment

Kilkenny is rebooting tourism with the launch of a new campaign aimed at bringing back domestic tourists to the city and county. Entitled ‘More to Explore’, the multi-pronged campaign is set to promote the different sectors of Kilkenny Tourism, from accommodation; activities; tourist attractions and the city and county’s rich heritage. As the country

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SPONSORED: ‘Unforgettable’ – experience the enchanting magic of Christmas at Castlecomer Discovery Park

By Kilkenny Now 16th December 2019 0

SOMETHING magical is taking place at Castlecomer Discovery Park. The award-winning county Kilkenny adventure and activity centre is being transformed into a virtual Winter Wonderland as the countdown to Christmas gets underway. Children and families can look forward to one of the most enchanting experiences on the festive calendar as the renowned Castlecomer venue unveils