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Massive extension approved for county Kilkenny secondary school

By Kilkenny Now 22nd August 2021 0

A large secondary school in county Kilkenny is to undergo a huge transformation after it was announced funding for a massive extension has been obtained. The project which will see 12 classrooms, a library, dining hall and 11 Special Education rooms built at Coláiste Mhuire in Johnstown, was approved on Friday. Kilkenny TD John Paul […]

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Kilkenny communities can profit by going green

By Colin Bartley 12th July 2021 0

A local is urging Kilkenny communities to consider developing renewable energy projects after one scheme in the county received funding of up to €700,000. Fine Gael TD John Paul Phelan made the call following the first round of funding for the Government’s Renewable Electricity Support Scheme(RESS). The Ballytobin Solar scheme was one of just seven […]

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‘Extremely disturbing’ – Kilkenny TD criticises local rival for walk out on Special Criminal Court vote

By Colin Bartley 30th June 2021 0

A Kilkenny TD has hit out at a constituency rival after her party walked out of the Dáil during a vote on the powers of the Special Criminal Court. Local Fine Gael TD John Paul Phelan described the actions of Sinn Féin deputies, including Carlow-Kilkenny TD Kathleen Funchion, as “extremely disturbing”. Deputy Phelan accused the […]

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Funding secured for new extension to county Kilkenny national school

By Colin Bartley 23rd June 2021 0

A county Kilkenny national school has received funding for a new extension that will have “a massive impact on the local community”. The approval of funding for the long-awaited extensionm which will consist of one new mainstream classroom and one Autism Spectrum Disorder Unit (ASD) classroom, at Joseph’s National School, Clinstown was confirmed by Kilkenny […]

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Kilkenny museum receives funding to digitize important collection

By Colin Bartley 22nd June 2021 0

A county Kilkenny museum is to receive close to €8,000 to digitize the collection they house. Under the Regional Museum Exhibitions Scheme 2021, the Butler Gallery in Kilkenny will receive €7,600 for the digitisation of the gallery’s collection, which will enhance the visitor experience. Welcoming the funding announcement , Kilkenny TD John Paul Phelan said […]

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

By Colin Bartley 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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Contracts for Kilkenny workers on community employment schemes extended

By Colin Bartley 16th June 2021 0

Kilkenny participants in the Community Employment (CE) and Tús schemes have been extended to allow them to complete their training. The extension was announced by Kilkenny TD John Paul Phelan, who said the extra time allowed for the contracts was a welcome development as the county eases itself out of lockdown and returns to normal. […]

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€50,000 fund to help Kilkenny start-ups grow their business

By Colin Bartley 8th May 2021 0

Early-stage Kilkenny start-up companies and budding entrepreneurs are being encouraged to apply for funding that could help them become an international success story. Kilkenny TD John Paul Phelan is encouraging budding enterprises to apply for the Competitive Start Fund (CSF), which is providing €50,000 to local start-ups and entreprenavaeurs looking for help to grow

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Covid-hit Kilkenny businesses urged to avail of €5m online retail scheme

By Colin Bartley 4th May 2021 0

Kilkenny businesses are being urged to apply for funding under the new round of the Government’s Online Retail Scheme. The initiative aims to help Irish businesses upgrade their websites and improve their competitiveness and visibility online. The latest round of the Covid-19 Online Retail Scheme worth €5 million was launched by Minister for Business, Employment […]

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Kilkenny disability groups urged to apply for new training and employment fund

By Colin Bartley 21st April 2021 0

Community and voluntary groups in Kilkenny who work with people with disabilities helping to improving their employment opportunities can now avail of up to €200,000 in support funds. Kilkenny TD John Paul Phelan has urged groups who qualify to apply as soon as they can to avail of the new €5 million scheme announced by […]