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

By Kilkenny Now 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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Over €800,000 in funding to set the stage for summer concerts in Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 16th June 2021 0

Kilkenny festivals, producers and promoters have received more than €800,000 in funding to plan live performances across the county over the summer months. The local funding is part of the Government’s Live Performance Support Scheme (LPSS) 2021. A total of €810,379 has been allocated for Kilkenny venues and festivals. The funding will support performances where […]

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Council seeks new partner for Ferrybank’s €500m North Quays development

By Kilkenny Now 18th May 2021 0

The future of the €500 million North Quays Development in Ferrybank hangs in the balance after the developer failed to fulfill its contractual obligation with Waterford City & County Council. The council has confirmed it will now seek out new partners to develop the project and insists it still hopes to begin construction on site […]

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Council says developer can’t stump up cash for €500m North Quays in Ferrybank

By Kilkenny Now 14th May 2021 0

Fears are growing for the future of the landmark North Quays project in Ferrybank after a local authority chief said the developer has failed to show they have the cash needed to progress the €500 million regeneration scheme. The CEO of Waterford County Council Michael Walsh said the massive development, which would have created thousands […]

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Kilkenny neighbourhoods get a buzz from council ‘cutbacks’

By Kilkenny Now 13th May 2021 0

Kilkenny County Council is hoping to create a buzz about the county as part of a new initiative. The local authority’s Parks Department is reducing the amount of grass cutting in parts of the county in an effort to give our native bees a helping hand. Reduced mowing allows wildflowers already in the grass to […]

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Campaign to reopen disused Kilkenny railway line on track

By Kilkenny Now 12th May 2021 0

Calls are growing to reopen a railway line in county Kilkenny that has been closed over a decade. The Waterford Council of Trade Unions (WCTU) have called for the reopening of the Waterford to Rosslare (Wexford) rail line, to coincide with the European Union’s year of Rail. The line runs for about 10km in county […]

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Supermarket giant gives €50m boost to Kilkenny economy

By Kilkenny Now 13th March 2021 Post a comment

A supermarket giant sourced more than €50 million of locally produced food and drink from Kilkenny suppliers last year. In a review of their 2020 business, Aldi revealed it paid €51.4 million to six county Kilkenny producers including Callan Bacon, Iverk Produce in Piltown and Mileeven Honey in Owning. Aldi operates five stores in Kilkenny […]

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Kilkenny Council to rule on plans for large new housing development

By Kilkenny Now 19th February 2021 0

Plans for a large new housing development in county Kilkenny are back on track. Last July Dunmore Property Development Co Limited lodged an application with Kilkenny County Council seeking permission to build 40 new homes at Rathculliheen, beside the existing Abbeygate estate in Ferrybank. In September the local authority reverted to the developer with a […]

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REST IN PEACE: Kilkenny Death notices

By Kilkenny Now 16th February 2021 0

Liam CASEY  Ballyphilip, Knockanore, Waterford / Kilkenny City, Kilkenny Liam, peacefully in the wonderful care of Sheila and all the staff at St Carthage’s House, Lismore, on February 15, Beloved husband of the late Rose (nee Conroy) and much loved Dad of Gina and Sharon, sadly missed by his loving family, sons-in-law Gerry and Aidan, […]

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Giving back: Five Kilkenny charities benefit from supermarket’s community project

By Kilkenny Now 25th January 2021 0

Five local charities have become the latest beneficiaries of a supermarket chain’s community programme. A total of €2,500 has been awarded to local charities as part of the Aldi’s Community Grants scheme. Each local charity supported is chosen by Aldi employees, enabling them to help the local good causes they are passionate about. The five […]