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Significant rise in number of new homes under construction in Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 1st November 2024 0

There was a sharp rise in the number of new homes under construction in Kilkenny city and county in September, new figures reveal. The Department of Housing last night confirmed the number of house commencements in Kilkenny rose to 147 in September, bringing the total number for the year to 698. With three months still […]

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Significant drop in social housing waiting list in Kilkenny: department

By Kilkenny Now 31st March 2022 0

There has been a significant drop in the number of people on waiting lists for social housing in Kilkenny. New figures released by the Department of Housing, Local Governmand and Heritage reveal waiting lists have dropped by 62% over the past five years. Last November there were 656 households in Kilkenny on the waiting list […]

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Kilkenny farmer fined for removing hedges during bird nesting season

By Kilkenny Now 3rd November 2021 0

The removal of 400m of mature hedgerow during bird nesting season has led to a conviction and fine for a Kilkenny farmer. On Tuesday, October 19 at Thurles District Court, Brendan Phelan, Rathbane, Galmoy, county Kilkenny, pleaded guilty to one offence under the Wildlife Act 1976. The offence took place on lands at Rathbane,  between […]

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50% less homeless in Kilkenny than at start of pandemic: report

By Kilkenny Now 1st June 2021 0

A total of 32 people in Kilkenny are either homeless or living in emergency accommodation, according to new figures. The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage Monthly Homelessness Report for April reveals there has been a drop of just one person on the March figures. Although seemingly remaining stagnant, the latest figures represent a […]

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€600,000 funding to refurbish 39 Kilkenny social homes

By Kilkenny Now 21st May 2021 0

Funding of €585,000 has been allocated to Kilkenny County Council to bring 39 dilapidated social homes back to life. The fundings has been made available under the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage’s Voids Programme for 2021. Almost €45 million has been made available to the scheme across the 31 local authorities. In Kilkenny, […]

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Kilkenny Council wins more plaudits for innovative ‘age-friendly’ initiatives

By Kilkenny Now 19th October 2020 0

Kilkenny County Council has once again been recognised for the role it takes in trying to make the living experience of the elderly in our county easier. Chambers Ireland in conjunction with the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government this week revealed the shortlist for the Excellence in Local Government Awards 2020. For the […]

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€500,000 to restore 47 vacant properties in Kilkenny for social housing

By Kilkenny Now 15th September 2020 Post a comment

Almost €500,000 has been earmarked for 47 vacant properties in Kilkenny which will be refurbished and returned to the social housing list as part of a Government scheme to tackle homelessness. Kilkenny County Council received a €474,873 allocation from the Department of Housing to refurbish the social housing units. Once completed, they will then be re-let […]

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Housing crisis: Just two apartments completed in Kilkenny so far this year

By Kilkenny Now 15th November 2019 0

The Government is failing to meet its housing targets in Kilkenny in relation to apartments. New figures reveal just two apartments have been completed in Kilkenny up until September 30. As part of the Government’s Ireland 2040 plan, Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy, put apartment building at the centre of the plan to house the population, […]

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Near 20% increase in Kilkenny homeless since start of the year

By Kilkenny Now 9th September 2019 0

By Colin Bartley THE amount of people homeless or living in emergency accommodation in Kilkenny continues to rise. Homelessness in Kilkenny city and county has increased by 18% since the turn of the year. And this trend is set to continue if a solution to the private rental market shortage in Kilkenny isn’t addressed according […]

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Kilkenny’s age friendly project receives national recognition

By Kilkenny Now 8th August 2019 0

By COLIN BARTLEY KILKENNY County Council has received a nomination for a national award in recognition of its efforts to make the city age-friendly. Chambers Ireland, in conjunction with the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government today revealed the shortlist for the Excellence in Local Government Awards 2019. The council has been nominated in […]