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‘It’s a bloodbath’ – Kilkenny minister under fire as hunting season gets underway

By Kilkenny Now 2nd September 2021 Post a comment

A Kilkenny TD and minister is coming under attack for allowing what is being described as a “bloodbath” by animal rights campaigners. As the hunting season officially resumed yesterday, Hertiage Minister and local TD Malcolm Noonan has come under pressure from Animal Rights Action Network (ARAN) for not implementing a review on the impact of […]

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Huge boost as Kilkenny is designated a World Craft City

By Kilkenny Now 30th June 2021 0

A significant international honour has just been bestowed upon Kilkenny, which will push the city and county to the forefront of the crafts and design industry globally. Kilkenny has just been designated a World Crafts Council Craft City and Region, one of only four regions to achieve this recognition in Europe. This prestigious internationally recognised […]

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€60,000 to preserve two historic Kilkenny sites

By Kilkenny Now 18th June 2021 0

Two archaeological heritage projects in Kilkenny are to share €60,000 funding announced under a new government initiative. The Community Monuments Fund was announced by Kikenny TD and Heritage Minister Malcolm Noonan to support the conservation, maintenance, protection and promotion of local monuments and historic sites. Two local projects are among 139 across the country

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Kilkenny Minister announces funding to support local heritage projects

By Kilkenny Now 20th May 2021 0

Close to €25,000 is being earmarked for projects in county Kilkenny aimed at boosting local economies and growing tourism by supporting local heritage projects. Four Kilkenny projects have been selected to share €24,810 as part of The Heritage Council’s Community Heritage Grant Scheme. Another project, the Black Friar’s Arch conservation project is set to benefit […]