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Plans to transform historic Kilkenny pub into housing development edge closer

By Kilkenny Now 7th November 2020 0

Plans to transform a historic building in a Kilkenny village that was held up by parking and right-of-way issues are back on track. Developers Walsh Sheehan Investments Limited have lodged plans with Kilkenny County Council to build six new residential units on the site on The Square in Johnstown, better known as The Ouncel pub. […]

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New housing development in centre of Kilkenny village to go ahead despite objections

By Kilkenny Now 6th November 2020 0

An Bord Pleanála has upheld a decision by Kilkenny County Council to allow a development of family houses in the centre of Piltown. The national planning authority has granted permission to developer Paul Henebery to proceed with plans to build the development of homes at a site a on the Main Street. The Bord had […]

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Sign of the times: Popular Kilkenny bar finalises new plans for protected building

By Kilkenny Now 6th November 2020 0

One of Kilkenny’s most popular bars plans to attract even more attention with revellers have progressed a step further. Left Bank Bars Ltd, the owners of The Left Bank and the adjoining Rive Gauche Restaurant, applied to the Kilkenny County Council in August for permission to erect new signs outside its premises on the corner […]

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13 dogs seized during planned Garda raid on house in county Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 5th November 2020 0

Gardai seized 13 dogs after they raided a house in county Kilkenny earlier today. The raid took place at a private property in Urlingford and involved officers from Kilkenny, Castlecomer and Urlingford Garda stations. The gardai were also assisted by members of KSPCA, the local council and a vet. A local Garda spokesperson said: “Gardaí […]

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A special project: Kilkenny school gets green light for new extension

By Kilkenny Now 5th November 2020 0

Plans to extend a local primary school have been given the green light. Kilkenny County Council has granted planning to the Board of Management of St Beacon’s National School in Mullinavat after they sought permission to build an extension onto its existing building. The new building will be made up of two special education needs […]

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Park and stride: Kilkenny schools enforce ‘no car’ zones outside front gates

By Kilkenny Now 4th November 2020 0

Two Kilkenny schools have banned cars from dropping off and collecting kids outside their front gates. St Canice’s National School and Loreto Secondary School, both on the Granges Road, have joined a new health and safety initiative that aimed to create a safer environment for students. A concerted effort from the management and parents of […]

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Take a leap back in time with new virtual history tour of Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 3rd November 2020 0

Kilkenny’s libraries are inviting people to take a leap back in time to enjoy an innovative virtual history tour. Despite the lockdown restrictions, Kilkenny County Council Library Service this week announced it has “tailored our initiatives” this year to offer a digital and virtual experience for local history lovers. “The people of Kilkenny were active […]

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5-Star Kilkenny hotel to transform staff quarters into new guest accommodation

By Kilkenny Now 2nd November 2020 0

A 5-star Kilkenny hotel is looking to change approved planning it had previously received and amend it to develop a further 32 rooms to cater for extra guests. In 2018 the owners of the Lyrath Estate Hotel on Kilkenny’s Carlow Road applied for permission to develop an accommodation block for staff, beside the main carpark […]

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Plans lodged for new school in Kilkenny’s Wetlands

By Kilkenny Now 1st November 2020 0

Plans to build a brand new primary school in Kilkenny city have taken a big step forward after planning permission was requested for the project. Cairn Home Properties has formally applied for planning permission to build the new 16 classroom school, which forms part of the ongoing Western Environs development. Carin’s plans involve the construction […]

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New apartment block to be built on partially protected site in centre of Kilkenny town

By Kilkenny Now 31st October 2020 0

A new apartment block will be built in the centre of Callan. It comes after Kilkenny County Council approved plans by developers James Ryan and Shane Lynch to convert a cottage on Mill Street and built 12 new apartments on the site. Parts of the site are listed on National Inventory of Architectural Heritage and […]