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Just the Tonic: New local radio programme to provide relief for Kilkenny’s elderly

By Kilkenny Now 14th January 2021 0

A campaign to assist Kilkenny’s older generation to get through the next few months of Covid-19 restrictions is being launched this evening. Kilkenny County Council and local radio station KCLR have joined forces to launch a new programme called The Tonic, which is broadcast for the first time at 6pm tonight. The show is part […]

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Council to rule on plans for new religious cultural centre in Kilkenny city

By Kilkenny Now 14th January 2021 Post a comment

A decision on whether a religious group can build an education and cultural centre in Kilkenny city is expected to be made this week. The Kilkenny Christian Centre is hoping to get approval for its plans for a new building on the site of the former Kilkenny Stoves showroom on Dean Street. Plans for the […]

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A woman’s art: Kilkenny artists urged to apply for special €25,000 bursary

By Kilkenny Now 13th January 2021 0

Kilkenny artists and performing artists are being urged to apply for a national bursary that recognises the role women have played in Irish society. Kilkenny Heritage, through Kilkenny County Council, is encouraging local artists to apply for The Markievicz Award, which can provide funding of up to €25,000. The bursary aims to support artists developing […]

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Plans for large new supermarket development in Kilkenny town inch closer

By Kilkenny Now 13th January 2021 0

Plans for a large new supermarket in a county Kilkenny town on the site of a former creamery are back on track after the developer provided the local authority with further details on the project. German supermarket giant Aldi’s plans to build a new store on the site of the former Glanbia creamery in the […]

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Green light for large new development of family homes in Kilkenny town

By Kilkenny Now 12th January 2021 0

A housing development of 41 homes has been given the go-ahead to be built in a county Kilkenny town. Kilkenny County Council has approved developer Andrew Glennon’s application to build the development at Friary Walk, Clashacollare in Callan. The plans for the 41 semi-detached and terraced houses development were originally lodged with the local authority […]

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Kilkenny’s newest cinema set for makeover

By Kilkenny Now 10th January 2021 0

Although not quite two years old yet, Kilkenny’s newest cinema is all set for a bit of a makeover. Kilkenny County Council has approved IMC Cinema’s plans to increase its amount of screens at the cinema, while at the same time reducing the overall amount of seats. The IMC Cinema on Barrack Street made an […]

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Accidents and long delays as freezing temperatures wreak havoc on Kilkenny’s roads

By Kilkenny Now 8th January 2021 0

The cold and icy conditions are playing havoc with Kilkenny roads this morning with reports of crashes and long delays. A Status Yellow weather warning for freezing conditions overnight saw temperatures drop to -3 in places. This added to the snow that fell yesterday has mad driving very dangerous. Emergency services are currently dealing with […]

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Kilkenny school’s expansion plans back on track

By Kilkenny Now 8th January 2021 0

Plans to expand a small national school in county Kilkenny are back on track after the council received updated plans for the project. In August the Board of Management of Scoil Bhríde National School in Lisdowney lodged an application with Kilkenny County Council seeking permission to build a new one classroom extension. In late October […]

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Treacherous conditions on Kilkenny’s roads following overnight snowfall

By Kilkenny Now 7th January 2021 0

Driving conditions around county Kilkenny are said to be treacherous in places this morning after heavy snowfall overnight. Reports of snowfall have been reported in all parts of the county and the city and with temperatures still at or below zero, and dry conditions forecast, the snow that landed could remain for some time. Transport […]

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Plans for new hotel and over 30 apartments in Kilkenny city-centre

By Kilkenny Now 6th January 2021 0

Permission is being sought for a large development consisting of a hotel and short-let apartment complex on the site of a former cash and carry in Kilkenny city. Developers Veridical Limited has lodged an application with Kilkenny County Council just before Christmas looking to build a 138 room hotel and 36 short-let apartments on the […]