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Cheers! Popular Kilkenny gastropub gets green light for new outdoor dining plans

By Kilkenny Now 30th October 2020 0

A well-known south Kilkenny pub has been given the go-ahead for its innovative plans to overhaul its premises to ensure customers can dine in comfort and in the open as we battle to cope with changes brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic. Kilkenny County Council has approved Torca Developments plans to transform an outdoor area […]

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Class news as Kilkenny school gets green light to build major new extension

By Kilkenny Now 30th October 2020 0

A Kilkenny national school has been granted approval to build a major new extension that will significantly enhance its existing facilities. The Board of Management of Our Lady of Lourdes National School in Slieverue applied to Kilkenny County Council in August for permission to build a large extension onto the existing school building. After considering […]

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Exciting new plans to expand one of Kilkenny’s most popular tourist attractions

By Kilkenny Now 29th October 2020 0

One of Kilkenny’s most popular tourist destinations has unveiled exciting new plans to expand its facilities. Castlecomer Discovery Park, the not-for-profit park developed by the people of the town, is looking to upgrade some of the facilities at the park and create some new structures. The group behind the park, Castlecomer Demense Company Limited, has […]

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Huge development of homes, offices and shops planned for Kilkenny town

By Kilkenny Now 29th October 2020 0

A major development of homes, offices and retail units is planned for a county Kilkenny town. Kilkenny County Council has received an application to develop 23 homes, three two-storey office buildings, and eight warehousing units on a 4.332 hectare site at Togher in Urlingford. Developers Canview Limited, who were recently granted permission to build seven […]

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Kilkenny businesses urged to apply for Covid Restart Grant as deadline looms

By Kilkenny Now 27th October 2020 0

Kilkenny businesses who have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic are being urged to apply for council support to kick-start their operations as the deadline looms at the end of this week. Kilkenny County Council’s Business Restart Grant Plus scheme is a direct grant aid of anywhere between €4,000 to €25,000, based on a business’s […]

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Motorists face major delays at Kilkenny town as road works get underway

By Kilkenny Now 27th October 2020 0

Kilkenny motorists making essential journeys have been warned to expect expect delays if they are passing through Gowran over the three days. The Main Street in the town will be closed today, tomorrow and Thursday 29 from 8am until 6pm to facilitate resurfacing works. Kilkenny County Council is carrying out the works. Traffic is being […]

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Fears children and teens using new county Kilkenny playground ignoring Covid guidelines

By Kilkenny Now 27th October 2020 0

Concerns have been raised that children and young teenagers using a new playground in county Kilkenny are not practising social distancing and may be putting people’s health at risk. One family who have used the new €2.5 million Neighbourhood Park in Ferrybank – a joint initiative between Kilkenny and Waterford Councils – spoke out over […]

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

By Kilkenny Now 25th October 2020 0

A new development of family homes in the centre of a Kilkenny town, which has been in the offing for a number of years, can finally go ahead after getting the green light from planners. Developer Cliondha O’Reilly had initially received planning permission from Kilkenny County Council to build 14 homes on a 0.83 hectare […]

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Green light for new development of social and affordable homes in Kilkenny town

By Kilkenny Now 24th October 2020 0

The construction of 25 new social and affordable homes in a county Kilkenny town can now get underway after the national planning authority gave the scheme the green light. In July Kilkenny County Council lodged plans with An Bord Pleanála seeking permission to build the development on lands off Lady’s well and the Newtown Road […]

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Award-winning Kilkenny restaurant overcomes objections to secure planning for major expansion

By Kilkenny Now 23rd October 2020 0

An award-winning and hugely popular Kilkenny restaurant has been given the green light for exciting new expansion plans following objections to the national planning authority. In April Kilkenny County Council granted permission to Ristorante Rinuccini on Kilkenny’s Parade to transform a former workshop on the ground floor and transform it into a new dining area. […]