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20,000 new Enterprise Ireland supported jobs created in Kilkenny and south east

By Kilkenny Now 12th January 2022 0

The number of jobs in Kilkenny and the south east rose by 20,000 in companies supported by Enterprise Ireland last year. The 7% in employment growth locally was welcomed by Kilkenny TD John Paul Phelan. Deputy Phelan said: “Employment growth in Enterprise Ireland (EI) companies increased by 7% in this region in 2021, a year […]

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Funding to help Kilkenny sports clubs recover

By Kilkenny Now 14th December 2021 0

Just over €43,000 has been allocated to help sports organisations in Kilkenny to recover and grow after the pandemic. Kilkenny Recreation & Sports Partnership was awarded €43,000 under the Department of Sport’s Local Sports Partnership (LSP) Small Grant Scheme. The local funding is part of an €80 million national package of grants designed to help […]

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‘Major milestone’ reached for three Kilkenny school building projects

By Kilkenny Now 6th December 2021 Post a comment

A “major milestone” in the construction of three major school building projects in Kilkenny has been reached, according to a local TD. Deputy John Paul Phelan was responding to the news that new build replacements at Kilkenny CBS, Presentation Secondary School (pictured) and St. Canice’s NS, Kilkenny are all included in the latest Design and Build […]

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Popular Kilkenny outdoor projects get €1m funding hike

By Kilkenny Now 29th November 2021 0

Almost €1 million has been allocated to develop outdoor adventure projects in Kilkenny. A total of €934,490 has been awarded under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS) announced by the Government today. The funding will be used develop natural amenities and support outdoor pursuits such as hiking, mountaineering, kayaking, swimming and cycling. The following

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More apprenticeships for Kilkenny school leavers

By Kilkenny Now 7th November 2021 Post a comment

Enhancements to the CAO website will include further education and apprenticeship opportunities for school leavers in Kilkenny, a local TD has said. The CAO website, which went live on Friday, for the first time include options across higher education, further education and training and apprenticeships for school leavers and other applicants. Welcoming the new options,

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Hopes for university campus in Kilkenny as Carlow IT and WIT finally merge

By Kilkenny Now 3rd November 2021 0

The South East’s first ever university will open its doors on May 1 next year. Confirmation of the successful application for the Technological University of the South East (TUSE), which will merge IT Carlow with Waterford Institute of Technology, has been warmly welcomed by political, business and community leaders. Local TD John Paul Phelan said […]

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Kilkenny students to benefit from €22m in financial and mental health supports

By Kilkenny Now 12th October 2021 0

More than €22 million in funding for financial and mental health supports has been available to local college students. A total of €17.2 million has been allocated to students across Kilkenny and Carlow under the Student Hardship Fund. And an extra €5 million to fund wellbeing measures in the two countries. Local TD John Paul […]

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Class news as green light given for major new extension to county Kilkenny school

By Kilkenny Now 10th October 2021 0

A major new extension has been approved for a primary school in the south of the county. The Department of Education & Skills has approved the development at St Senan’s National School in Kilmacow. The project will involve the construction of three new mainstream classrooms, two Special Education rooms and a two-classroom Special Educational Needs […]

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Let there be light! Kilkenny clubs awarded new energy funding

By Kilkenny Now 3rd October 2021 0

The Government has allocated significant funding through for a range of community and home energy projects across Kilkenny. Recipients of the grants, which are administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI), include public sector projects, sports facilities, community buildings and local businesses and homes: Examples of the local grants include:

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Public art, light installations and performance spaces ‘to transform Kilkenny city-centre’

By Kilkenny Now 21st September 2021 0

Almost half a million euros in funding has been allocated to create five artistic installations that reflect Kilkenny’s medieval heritage, culture and creativity. Kilkenny County Council will receive funding of €439,875 for the scheme as part of the Urban Animation Capital Investment Scheme. The project includes a Cartoon Saloon Mural at Watergate Performance Space,