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Here we go again: Fresh thunder weather warning issued for Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 15th August 2020 Post a comment

Kilkenny is set for another blast of thunder and rain following a fresh Yellow weather alert from Met Éireann this afternoon. The national forecaster has issued a Status Yellow Thunder warning for this afternoon for Munster, Carlow, Kilkenny, Laois, Wexford, Offaly, Galway, Mayo and Roscommon, which the forecaster warned could last until 9pm. A rain […]

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Major development in efforts to rid Kilkenny of ‘Road of Death’

By Kilkenny Now 14th August 2020 0

Moves to rid county Kilkenny of what is known locally as the ‘Road of Death’ have accelerated after the local council was granted a compulsory purchase order (CPO) on lands required to build a new bridge and flyover over the N24. An Bord Pléanala approved the acquisition of lands just outside Piltown for the N24 […]

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Out of bounds: Irish Open set to be switched from Kilkenny’s Mount Juliet due to quarantine rules – report

By Kilkenny Now 11th August 2020 0

Kilkenny looks set to miss out on this year’s Dubai Duty Free Irish Open following reports that it being switched to Northern Ireland to circumvent quarantine rules in the Republic. It “now appears likely” that the showpiece event will be moved from Mount Juliet to the Galgorm Spa & Golf Resort over the weekend of […]

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New funding to upgrade community centres across Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 11th August 2020 0

Community centres and facilities across Kilkenny will benefit from €127,249 for essential upgrades and maintenance as part of the July stimulus package. The funding is part of a €5 million nationwide package provided by the Department of Rural and Community Development’s Community Enhancement Programme. It comes on top of €2 million funding under the same […]

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Council unveils exciting plans for large new ‘Urban Park’ in heart of Kilkenny city

By Kilkenny Now 10th August 2020 0

Kilkenny County Council has unveiled exciting plans for a new ‘Urban Park’ in the heart of our historic city. The 21/2 acre Abbey Quarter Urban Park, which will surround the upstanding remains of St Francis Abbey, will provide an incredible amenity for the public. And the local authority insisted the new park will be in […]

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Calling all Kilkenny businesses: Applications for €25,000 Restart Grant Plus are now open

By Kilkenny Now 10th August 2020 0

Applications for the Government-backed Restart Grant Plus for Waterford businesses are now open. Under the €300m scheme, micros, small and medium-sized businesses can apply for grants of between €4,000 and €25,000 to get their businesses up-and-running again. The scheme is being administered by Kilkenny County Council and grant applications can be made online through the

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€2m to help older Kilkenny people and those with disability to stay in their home

By Kilkenny Now 10th August 2020 0

Kilkenny County Council will receive almost €2 million in funding to support home adaptations for older people and those living with a disability in private houses. The funding of €1.9 million for Housing Adaptation Grants locally was announced by Kilkenny TD John Paul Phelan. Deputy Phelan said: “I am delighted that Kilkenny County Council has a […]

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Back of the net! Kilkenny GAA club gets green light for new pitch and facilities

By Kilkenny Now 10th August 2020 2

A county Kilkenny GAA club has been given the green light to build a new playing pitch and car park. Tullogher Rosbercon GAA club had sought permission from Kilkenny County Council to level an existing agricultural field to provide a new “full size GAA playing field” along with the installation of goalposts and nets. It […]

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One of Kilkenny’s most popular pubs seeks permission for new development

By Kilkenny Now 9th August 2020 30

One of Kilkenny’s most popular pubs has applied to the local authority for permission to erect new signs outside its premises. Left Bank Bars Ltd, the owners of The Left Bank and the adjoining Rive Gauche Restaurant, is seeking permission for a new development which “will consist of the erection of signage of varying format […]

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Kilkenny council submits plans to develop Abbey Quarter site

By Kilkenny Now 7th August 2020 0

The first signs of progress at one of the largest developments ever planned in Kilkenny have moved another step closer after the local authority submitted a planning application to develop part of the Abbey Quarter site. Kilkenny County Council have recently lodged plans with An Bord Pléanala for the proposed development works within the Abbey […]