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Big changes in the pipeline for popular Kilkenny village pub

By Kilkenny Now 1st April 2021 0

A Kilkenny village village is looking to the post-covid future by lodging an application to upgrade its premises. The owners of the Shirley’s Public House, Goodwinsgarden in Kells have applied to Kilkenny County Council to make some major alterations to the pub. Shirley’s is seeking permission to convert an existing storage shed into a kitchen […]

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Kilkenny Al Fresco: New outdoor scheme to bring a taste of Europe to city and county

By Kilkenny Now 1st April 2021 0

A new scheme will deliver permanent outdoor social and hospitality areas throughout Kilkenny city and county. The funding, which has been delivered in partnership between Fáilte Ireland and Kilkenny County Council, help tourism and hospitality businesses develop and increase their outdoor seating capacity to try and create a European style dining experience. The local

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‘Farmers will feel the pinch’ – environmental agency under fire for blocking €140m cheese plant in Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 31st March 2021 0

A local MEP has hit out at a non-governmental environmental agency for delaying or stopping the construction of a large new cheese making facility in county Kilkenny. Ireland South MEP Billy Kelleher criticised An Taisce for delaying the new €140 million Glanbia cheese manufacturing plant at Belview Port. The Fianna Fáil MEP said: “It appears […]

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Internationally renowned Kilkenny success story given more time to future proof business

By Kilkenny Now 28th March 2021 0

A highy successful Kilkenny business that has been operating for 60 years has been granted more time to complete improvements to position its business for years to come. Kilkenny County Council has approved an application from Goatsbridge Trout Farm in Jerpoint, Thomastown seeking an extension to planning permission previously granted. The multi award-winning business,

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Cost of renting a home in Kilkenny continues to rise despite pandemic

By Kilkenny Now 25th March 2021 0

Rents in Kilkenny continued to rise last year in spite of the pandemic, a new report reveals. The Residential Tenancies Board Rental Index Report shows the average price of renting in Kilkenny rose from €905.14 at the end of 2019 up to €918.88 at the end of 2020. The 1.8% rise in Kilkenny was the […]

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Life after Covid: Popular Kilkenny bar to create safe outdoor seating space

By Kilkenny Now 20th March 2021 0

A popular Kilkenny gastropub is hoping to maintain the atmosphere that has made it such a success while creating a safe area for customers when the shadow of the pandemic finally lifts. O’Sullivan’s Taproom on Kilkenny’s John Street has applied to Kilkenny County Council seeking an extension to the planning permission which allowed it create […]

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Supermarket giant has big plans for county Kilkenny store

By Kilkenny Now 20th March 2021 0

A supermarket giant is looking to expand the size of one of its stores in county Kilkenny. Aldi, the German discount food retailer has applied to Kilkenny County Council looking to expand its store on West Street in Callan. The proposed development will consist of the construction of an extension to the existing single-storey building […]

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Objection throws plans for new supermarket development in Kilkenny town into doubt

By Kilkenny Now 19th March 2021 0

Plans to build a new supermarket in the centre of a Kilkenny town are up in the air after an objection to the development was lodged with the national planning agency. Last month German discount retailing giant Aldi was granted planning permission by Kilkenny County Council to build a new store in Castlecomer. The planned […]

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Disused farmyard in Kilkenny city to be transformed into new housing estate

By Kilkenny Now 18th March 2021 0

A disused farmyard on the edge of Kilkenny city will be transformed into a development of family homes. Kilkenny County Council has approved plans by developer Raggett Construction Limited to build 20 homes on a site at Smithland on the Waterford Road. The development will include the demolition of existing disused farm sheds, to be […]

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Restoration of historic church among €250,000 funding boost for Kilkenny town

By Kilkenny Now 15th March 2021 0

The Government has allocated €57,000 for vital restoration works at St Mary’s Church in Callan. The funding is part of an overall €7 million investment in projects across the country under the Government’s Historic Towns Initivative 2021. The grant for St Mary’s Church will enable the completion of specialist conservation works to iron and masonry […]