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Highest number of homes built in Kilkenny since Celtic Tiger era

By Kilkenny Now 7th May 2020 2

More new residential units were completed in Kilkenny city and county in the first three months of this year than at any time in the previous decade, new figures reveal. Some 110 new builds were completed in the city and county in the first quarter of 2020, according to figures published today by the Central […]

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‘Pathway to recovery’ from Covid-19 for communities and businesses in Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 4th May 2020 0

The first steps for communities in Kilkenny to emerge from current Covid-19 restrictions and support businesses to reopen have been announced. Kilkenny TD John Paul Phelan (pictured below) has said a five-step, phased re-opening of the local economy and society in the coming months is the correct approach to take following the hard work and […]

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‘I don’t think we’re there yet’ – Taoiseach pours cold water on talks of easing of restrictions

By Kilkenny Now 29th April 2020 Post a comment

Hopes that restriction imposed upon the public due to the coronavirus pandemic could be lifted soon have been dashed by the Taoiseach as he said the numbers regarding deaths and cases “just aren’t good enough yet.” Speaking this morning during a visit to a Covid-19 Community Assessment Hub at DCU in Dublin An Taoiseach Leo […]

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Back of the ‘Net’: Relief for Kilkenny households as broadband provider fixes outage issues

By Kilkenny Now 28th April 2020 0

There’s relief for thousands of Kilkenny households this morning as an issue affecting one of Ireland’s largest broadband providers, which saw serious interruptions to services, has been resolved this morning. Virgin Media Ireland has announced their broadband service is now back up and running following issues over the last 24 hours. Parents and children alike […]

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Landmark Kilkenny hotel unveils ambitious plans to revamp building

By Kilkenny Now 26th April 2020 0

A Kilkenny hotel which recently received permission to increase its bedroom count has unveiled ambitious plans to revamp the landmark buliding in the city-centre. The Rivercourt Hotel on the junction of Bridge Street and John Street, which is owned by the Neville Hotel Group, is seeking permission to build a four-storey extension to the existing […]

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Urgent action required to save 4,300 Kilkenny hospitality jobs

By Kilkenny Now 18th April 2020 0

Hotel and guesthouse owners in Kilkenny have called on the Government to introduce a series of urgent measures in a bid to save some of the 4,300 jobs the sector supports across the city and county. The Covid-19 emergency has decimated the industry in recent weeks, with over 85% of hotels closed nationally and the […]

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Plans for new Kilkenny hotel on hold after councillor appeals decision to An Bord Pleanála

By Kilkenny Now 14th April 2020 Post a comment

A proposed new hotel which was given the go-ahead from Kilkenny County Council has hit a snag after a local Councillor appealed the decision to An Bord Pleanála. The new 16-bed hotel, designed to reflect the changing needs of tourism and business consumers, was granted permission to be built just off Kilkenny City’s Ring Road […]

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Kilkenny house prices hold steady with average price of €207,500 for three-bed semi, survey finds

By Kilkenny Now 1st April 2020 0

The price of the average three-bed semi in County Kilkenny remained unchanged in the first three months of the year up to the outbreak of Covid-19 according to a national survey carried out by Real Estate Alliance. The average price in the county is now €207,500 and has remained steady for the past six months, […]

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Plans for large development of family homes in Kilkenny city

By Kilkenny Now 28th March 2020 0

Plans for a development of 73 new family homes in Kilkenny are back on the table. Local company Kevin Moore Building Contractor Ltd initially applied for permission to build the new development at Ayrfield, Granges Road in August of last year. However, Kilkenny County Council requested some more in-depth information in relaiton to the plans. […]

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COVID-19: Expert tips to help Kilkenny businesses survive coronavirus crisis

By Kilkenny Now 21st March 2020 0

By DAVID LEYDON Conserving cash is now a critical priority for many businesses. The coronavirus crisis is having a devastating impact on society and also across the economy. Leadership teams need to make decisions and act decisively. Firstly, acting now to slow down the spread of Covid-19 is the responsibility of every business. Protecting your […]