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ELECTIONS 2019: ‘I’m overwhelmed’ – poll topper Andrew McGuinness pays tribute to family and supporters

By Kilkenny Now 26th May 2019 0

ANDREW McGuinness has paid a heartfelt tribute to his family and election team in the wake of his poll topping exploits in Kilkenny City. The former mayor put in a hugely impressive performance in the election, securing 1,860 first preference votes, and his transfers should be enough to carry John Coonan over the line in […]

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By Kilkenny Now 22nd May 2019 0

A message from John McGuinness, TD.  IT has come to my attention that misleading information regarding the candidates I am supporting in the upcoming local elections is being circulated, with the intention of causing confusion for political reasons. Therefore, I felt it necessary to make my position clear on the matter. I believe it’s vital […]

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‘Kilkenny Council must be given power and funds to fight our housing crisis’ – councillor

By Kilkenny Now 16th May 2019 0

A KILKENNY councillor has urged the Government to “remove the red tape” and release the funding needed for the local authorities to solve the deepening housing crisis. Cllr Andrew McGuinness spoke out after a new report by the property website Daft.ie this week revealed rents in Kilkenny city are at an all-time high, while the […]

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‘Backwards approach to planning in Kilkenny must end’ – Cllr McGuinness

By Kilkenny Now 11th May 2019 0

THE Western Environs development is a prime example of the “backwards approach” to major planning projects that must change if Kilkenny is to grow into a thriving, environmentally friendly city, Cllr Andrew McGuinness has said. The development on the western outskirts of the city will see the construction of 500 new homes and three new […]

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Signs of our times: Kilkenny’s rich history comes to life at our City Walls

By Kilkenny Now 2nd May 2019 0

KILKENNY’S City Walls have stood testament to centuries of historic events and countless hidden stories through the ages. But now some of the city’s unique history will be on public view for all to see as two beautiful new signs were unveiled on James Street this week. The colourful bilingual interpretive signs are part of […]