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Have your say: Kilkenny residents’ ideas for public land ‘Masterplan’ wanted

By Kilkenny Now 18th July 2021 0

Kilkenny residents are being asked to out their ideas forward for what they would like to see happen to a large tract of public land. Kilkenny County Council, in conjunction with the Health Service Executive (HSE), is to commence the preparation of a ‘Masterplan’ for the future development of the St Canice’s Campus (the former […]

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Plans for new housing development at busy Kilkenny intersection

By Kilkenny Now 17th July 2021 0

A developer has lodged plans to build a development of new residences at a site on a busy junction in Kilkenny city with the local authority. Hebron Ventures Limited is seeking planning permission from Kilkenny County Council to build 22 new homes on the Callan Road. The 0.27 hectare site is located at the Callan […]

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Objections put brakes on new 123-bed hotel at historic Kilkenny city site

By Kilkenny Now 16th July 2021 0

Plans to build a new 123-room bedroom hotel on the site of a former hospital in Kilkenny city have been put on hold after local residents raised objections. Last month the developer Green Wolf Limited received planning permission from Kilkenny County Council to proceed with their plans to transform the site of the old City […]

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County Kilkenny boil water notice finally lifted after seven month wait

By Kilkenny Now 15th July 2021 0

A boil water notice that has been imposed upon county Kilkenny community for more than seven months has finally been lifted. Works on the Paulstown, Choill Rua water supply have been completed and those using the service can now resume normal use of the water supply for drinking, food preparation and brushing teeth, Irish Water […]

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LATEST: Almost 1,000 new cases of virus as hospitalisations rise

By Kilkenny Now 15th July 2021 0

A further 994 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening, an increase of 211 on yesterday’s figures. The Department of Health reported 80 people are now being treated for the virus in hospitals, seven more than yesterday’s total. Some 20 people are now being treated in Intensive Care Units, two less than yesterday’s figure. […]

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Huge new housing development for Kilkenny city one step closer

By Kilkenny Now 15th July 2021 0

A massive development of 184 new homes planned for the outskirts of Kilkenny city is one step closer to realisation. An Bord Pleanála has agreed to the consultation process with the developer Cairn Homes regarding their huge project at College Avenue, Breagagh Valley, in Kilkenny’s Wetlands. If it gets through the next stages, the development […]

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‘Deeply embarrassed’ – Kilkenny councillor apologises for expenses error

By Kilkenny Now 14th July 2021 0

A Kilkenny councillor who featured in an RTÉ Prime Time Investigates programme about councillors wrongly claiming expenses has said he is “deeply embarrassed” and has apologised for his error. Cllr Ger Frisby, a Fianna Fáil representative from Slieverue, attended three events – a seminar, an education training seminar and an external body meeting, in

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Kilkenny hotel plans new five-star welcome for guests

By Kilkenny Now 14th July 2021 0

One of Kilkenny’s most exclusive hotels has unveiled new plans to provide an even more inviting welcome to guests. The five-star Mount Juliet Estate outside Thomastown has applied to Kilkenny County Council to permission to build a new “arrival chalet” at the entrance of it’s Hunter’s Yard accommodation. In its application, Mount Juliet said:

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Leo urges Kilkenny consumers to ‘look local’ this summer

By Kilkenny Now 14th July 2021 0

Kilkenny consumers have been urged to ‘look local’ when you are shopping for products, services or experiences this summer. The call is part of a new national campaign launched by the Local Enterprise Office. he ‘Look for Local’ campaign, supported by Enterprise Ireland and local authorities, aims to raise awareness of the benefits of spending […]

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Plan to build development of homes for Kilkenny’s elderly

By Kilkenny Now 13th July 2021 0

A plan to build much-needed housing for the elderly in south Kilkenny has been received by the local authority. Developer Anamarc Limited has lodged plans with Kilkenny County Council to build the development at Berkley, Mount Sion Road, Ballyrobin in Ferrybank. If approved the development would consist of five two-bedroom bungalows specifically designed for the […]