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Emergency business meeting hears 51 retail units are empty in the city centre

By Kilkenny Now 30th July 2019 Post a comment

By COLIN BARTLEY OVER 40 retailers attended an emergency meeting called by the Mayor of Kilkenny addressing the issue of business closures in the city. The retailers were joined at the meeting in City Hall by other stakeholders of business in the city – Kilkenny County Council executives, County Councillors, business groups, and members of […]

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Kilkenny becoming ‘Age- Friendly’ capital of Ireland

By Kilkenny Now 22nd July 2019 0

By COLIN BARTLEY Kilkenny is fast becoming the age-friendly capital of Ireland, and this effort was recognised today by the Government. The Minister of State with special responsibility for Older People and Mental Health, Jim Daly came to county Kilkenny today to run his eye over three innovative projects that make Kilkenny a more accessible […]

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‘How does it feel’ – Kilkenny ready as 28,000 fans descend on city for Dylan & Young gig

By Kilkenny Now 12th July 2019 0

KILKENNY is all set for the big gig in Nowlan Park on Sunday afternoon. And the good news is the weather is set to be glorious for the Bob Dylan and Neil Young gig, with temperatures set to hit 26 degrees, so bring the factors 50. Some tickets are still available for the gig, but […]

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Come to Kilkenny! New group aims to lure Dublin businesses to South East

By Kilkenny Now 25th June 2019 0

By COLIN BARTLEY  A MAJOR event is taking place, targeting businesses to start, relocate or expand into Kilkenny and the South East. The event ‘Perfectly Placed:Business, Talent, Funding and Living,’ take place at Trinity College, Dublin tomorrow evening. It is aimed at investors, startups, scale-ups, small and medium enterprises and multi-national

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Watergate Theatre chief sets the stage for exciting events planned over coming months

By Kilkenny Now 28th March 2019 0

WATERGATE Theatre Executive Director Joanna Cunningham will give a rundown of all the exciting events the venue is planning to stage at this month’s ‘Chamber Chat’. Ms Cunningham will host the event at the Watergate this evening at 6pm. All local businesses are invited to attend. The Chamber Chats are an informal networking opportunity open […]

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Kilkenny Chamber of Commerce shortlisted for two national awards

By Kilkenny Now 28th March 2019 0

KILKENNY Chamber of Commerce has been shortlisted in two categories in the national 2019 Chamber Awards. The Chamber, which recently celebrated its 70th anniversary, has been recognised for its collaboration with Kilkenny County Council on the Age Friendly Initiative (pictured below). And it has been shortlisted in the Most Innovative Project category for its involvement

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The hottest ticket in town – the Oskars are coming to Kilkenny!

By Kilkenny Now 17th March 2019 0

THE Lyrath Estate will be transformed into tinseltown next Friday as the venue prepares to host Kilkenny’s very own Oskars. Dancing with the Star’s John Nolan, rugby legend Mick Galwey and Rose of Tralee Kirsten Mate Maher will be the celebrity judges on what is set to be one of the most fun-filled events of […]

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Chamber Chat: Abbey Quarter chief to give update on landmark city development

By Kilkenny Now 27th February 2019 0

ABBEY Quarter CEO Jason Clerkin will give a progress update on the landmark development at a Kilkenny Chamber event this evening. Mr Clerkin will give an insight into ongoing works at the city-centre site at this month’s Chamber Chat event, which takes place at the Kilkenny River Court Hotel from 6pm. Kilkenny Chamber said: “Chamber […]

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Kilkenny Chamber: Celebrating 70 years of service to businesses across the city and county

By Kilkenny Now 20th February 2019 0

KILKENNY Chamber of Commerce – the longest established business organisation in the city and county – celebrates its 70th birthday today. And to mark the special occasion, this year’s Kilkenny Chamber President’s Lunch will host a special business networking event at the Newpark Hotel today. The lunch is open to all businesses from every sector […]

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Drop in for ‘Chamber Chat’ and see what supports are available to your business

By Kilkenny Now 28th January 2019 0

BUSINESSES from across the city and county will get a unique opportunity to learn about the different type of supports that are available to them this week. Fiona Deegan, the head of the Kilkenny Local Enterprise Office (LEO), will lead a discussion on the subject at this month’s ‘Chamber Chat’, which will take place at […]