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‘No more sting operations’ – Kilkenny TD urges colleagues

By Kilkenny Now 16th September 2021 Post a comment

Kilkenny TD John Paul Phelan has said there should be “no more sting operations” among his Fine Gael colleagues. Deputy Phelan spoke out at a party meeting ahead of last night’s vote of no confidence in Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney. The Ferrybank-based politician was referring to an incident in which an unnamed junior minister […]

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Multinational’s move into new Kilkenny development ‘will breathe much needed life into city-centre’

By Kilkenny Now 7th September 2021 0

News that Glanbia Ireland’s is to become the new anchor tenant in the Abbey Quarter’s Brewhouse building is “a huge vote of confidence” in the development, according to a local TD. Deputy John Paul Phelan also said the move “will unlock the future potential of Kilkenny city and breathe much needed life into the city […]

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Kilkenny solar park among rural projects to benefit from funding boost

By Kilkenny Now 3rd September 2021 0

The Callan Community Solar Park has been awarded €200,000 in funding. The money was allocated Ballytobin Solar Ltd under the LEADER Programme. It is part of a €268,371 package for rural development projects in Kilkenny earmarked by the Department of Rural and Community Development. Funding for the Callan project will be used to build the […]

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Plan to ‘breathe new life’ into towns and villages across Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 31st August 2021 0

There are no plans to ban the development of one-off housing, a local TD has confirmed. Kilkenny Fine Gael TD John Paul Phelan spoke out following speculation that one-off housing may be restricted. And he revealed the Government is currently working on a plan that will “breathe new life” into towns and villages across Kilkenny. […]

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Bravo! Kilkenny theatre gets €250,000 funding boost

By Kilkenny Now 11th August 2021 0

Kilkenny’s Watergate Theatre has been awarded funding of over €250,000 as part of a national cultural support scheme. The landmark local venue was allocated a capital grant of €255,407 towards the upgrading and development of its facilities under the Cultural Capital Scheme 2019-2022. The Watergate is one of eleven arts and culture organisations across the […]

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‘Outdoor dining is here to stay’ – funding to enhance Kilkenny streets and shop fronts

By Kilkenny Now 6th August 2021 0

Kilkenny will receive a total of €260,000 to support the enhancement of streetscapes and shopfronts in rural towns and villages as part of a new €7 million national fund. The Streetscape Enhancement Initiative launched by the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, this week will provide funding to property owners to improve the […]

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‘Jewel in our crown’ – Kilkenny Castle receives prestigious accolade

By Kilkenny Now 31st July 2021 Post a comment

Kilkenny Castle has recieved recognition for maintaining the the very highest professional standards. It has been awarded Interim and Full Accreditation under the Museum Standards Programme for Ireland (MSPI). The programme was established to benchmark and promote professional standards, and selection under the MSPI is seen as a major accolade in the sector. Factors taken

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Kilkenny tourism businesses can avail of new grants of up to €800,000

By Kilkenny Now 25th July 2021 Post a comment

Local tourism operators have been urged to apply for new industry grants of up to €800,000. The funding is available under the next two phases of Fáilte Ireland’s Strategic Tourism Business Continuity Scheme, which was announced this week. Kilkenny TD John Paul Phelan said these phases of the scheme will provide financial support to visitor […]

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Iconic Kilkenny building to get €2.3m makeover

By Kilkenny Now 24th July 2021 0

Funding of €2.3 million has been allocated to converst Kilkenny’s Mayfair building into a modern public library. The funding under the Libraries Capital Programme was annoucned by local Fine Gael TD John Paul Phelan. Deputy Phelan said the Mayfair Building, an iconic landmark located at the entrance to the Abbey Quarter, will be a state-of-the-art […]

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Minister accused of ‘washing his hands’ of south Kilkenny as pylons go up

By Kilkenny Now 7th July 2021 0

Transport Minister Eamon Ryan has been accused of “washing his hands” of the people of south Kilkenny following the erection of new electricity pylons in the area. Local Fine Gael TD and Ferrybank resident John Paul Phelan hit out at his Coalition colleague after Minister Ryan said the Government has “no role” to play in […]