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Kilkenny Council unveils new leader and district mayors

By Kilkenny Now 21st June 2021 0

Kilkenny County Council has a new Cathaoirleach. Meanwhile, Kilkenny’s municipal district mayors have also been announced. Councillor Fidelis Doherty (FG) was elected as Cathaoirleach at the recent council AGM. The newly elected Cathaoirleach expressed her pride at taking over the role of Kilkenny’s first citizen and comes from a political background. She follows in

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Five Kilkenny schools chosen for new safe commute programme

By Kilkenny Now 21st June 2021 0

Five schools in county Kilkenny have been selected for inclusion in a new programme promoting health and safety in school children. They are among 170 schools selected nationally for the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Programme, which supports walking and cycling infrastructure for primary and post-primary schools. When the scheme was announced in March of […]

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New bike hire centres for six Kilkenny towns and villages

By Kilkenny Now 21st June 2021 0

Kilkenny is trying to lure cycle enthusiasts and families this summer with a new countywide network of bike hire hubs. The cycle hubs will open up Kilkenny’s most historic and scenic areas for visitors to explore at their own pace on two wheels. Located at Inistioge, Thomastown, Windgap, Callan, Castlecomer and Graiguenamanagh, each hub will […]

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County Kilkenny premises to be transformed into new apartments

By Kilkenny Now 21st June 2021 0

A development originally built to house commercial units is to be converted into 23 new apartments. Developers K&B Mulvaney Ltd have been granted planning permission by Kilkenny County Council for their ambitious plans to totally convert a vacant section of the Ross Abbey Neighbourhood Centre, in Rathculliheen, Ferrybank. The developer’s request for a “change of […]

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Green light for 25 new social homes outside Kilkenny village

By Kilkenny Now 20th June 2021 0

Plans to build 25 new homes in a Kilkenny village have finally been approved after a protracted process. Kilkenny County Council recently formally gave the green light to the development at Dangan, beside Kilmacow. Dunkitt Properties Ltd initially submitted its plans to the council back in September 2019. A spokesperson for the developer told KilkennyNow.ie: […]

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€286,000 to help create safe outdoor summer at Kilkenny’s public spaces

By Kilkenny Now 18th June 2021 0

Five projects in Kilkenny have been allocated funding of €286,000 to create new spaces and facilities for the public to enjoy. The funding, which is part of the Government’s ‘Additional Outdoor Infrastructure Fund’ was annoucned locally by Kilkenny TD John Paul Phelan. The funding awarded to Kilkenny County Council will enhance outdoor urban spaces and

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€60,000 to preserve two historic Kilkenny sites

By Kilkenny Now 18th June 2021 0

Two archaeological heritage projects in Kilkenny are to share €60,000 funding announced under a new government initiative. The Community Monuments Fund was announced by Kikenny TD and Heritage Minister Malcolm Noonan to support the conservation, maintenance, protection and promotion of local monuments and historic sites. Two local projects are among 139 across the country

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One of Kilkenny’s biggest employers gets green light for expansion

By Kilkenny Now 17th June 2021 0

One of Kilkenny’s largest employers received a significant boost after the local authority gave the green light to plans to increase the size of its production facility. Dawn Meats made an application to Kilkenny County Council in February looking to add to its production facility at its plant in Granagh. The global meat producer made […]

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Contracts for Kilkenny workers on community employment schemes extended

By Kilkenny Now 16th June 2021 0

Kilkenny participants in the Community Employment (CE) and Tús schemes have been extended to allow them to complete their training. The extension was announced by Kilkenny TD John Paul Phelan, who said the extra time allowed for the contracts was a welcome development as the county eases itself out of lockdown and returns to normal. […]

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Council approves Kilkenny housing development rejected by national planners

By Kilkenny Now 16th June 2021 0

A development of family homes that was rejected by the national planning authority for being “uncoordinated and piecemeal” has now been approved by Kilkenny County Council after changes were made to the plans. Developer Bluelime Homes has finally been granted permission to build 40 homes on a site at Loughmacask, Lousybush on the Tullaroan Road […]