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Fueling success: Kilkenny filling station given go-ahead for major redevelopment

By Kilkenny Now 1st April 2020 0

A well-known county Kilkenny filling station and shop has been given the green light to undergo a massive transformation. Carroll’s Centra and Emo Oil in Knocktopher has been granted planning permission by Kilkenny County Council to redevelop the shop and forecourt, which will include the demolishing of the existing shop building. The owner, Padraic Carroll, […]

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Kilkenny house prices hold steady with average price of €207,500 for three-bed semi, survey finds

By Kilkenny Now 1st April 2020 0

The price of the average three-bed semi in County Kilkenny remained unchanged in the first three months of the year up to the outbreak of Covid-19 according to a national survey carried out by Real Estate Alliance. The average price in the county is now €207,500 and has remained steady for the past six months, […]

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Dedicated Kilkenny Covid-19 helpline goes live

By Kilkenny Now 30th March 2020 0

Kilkenny County Council has launched a dedicated Covid-19 helpline, which provides a vital one-stop support number for anyone in need of assistance during the emergency. The free and confidential phone service – which can be accessed on 1800 500 000 – combines the great work being done by all the local organisations into one dedicated […]

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New housing development planned for centre of Kilkenny village

By Kilkenny Now 29th March 2020 0

Plans to build six new family homes in the centre of a county Kilkenny village have been lodged with the local Authority. Developer Brian O’Driscoll is seeking planning permission from Kilkenny County Council to build the six homes at Oldcourt in Templeorum. The development consists of the construction of six new dormer dwellings, built across […]

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ANALYSIS: How to spot social media hoaxes during the Covid-19 pandemic

By Kilkenny Now 28th March 2020 0

Since the outbreak of the Covid-19, no end of rumours and hoaxes have circulated on social media, from the Army taking to the streets to a global shortage of toilet paper! Children and older people can be particularly susceptible to these pranks, causing unnecessary stress during these difficult times. Many of us will have received […]

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Plans for large development of family homes in Kilkenny city

By Kilkenny Now 28th March 2020 0

Plans for a development of 73 new family homes in Kilkenny are back on the table. Local company Kevin Moore Building Contractor Ltd initially applied for permission to build the new development at Ayrfield, Granges Road in August of last year. However, Kilkenny County Council requested some more in-depth information in relaiton to the plans. […]

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Council sets up Kilkenny Covid-19 helpline to help local communities during crisis

By Kilkenny Now 27th March 2020 0

A special Covid-19 helpline has been set up to provide a communications lifeline for local communities over the coming weeks. The helpline – 056 779 4145 – set up by Kilkenny County Council went live at 10am this morning. It will operate from 10am to 6pm on week days, and from 10am to 2pm on […]

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Seven horses found running loose in Kilkenny may be put down unless owner comes forward

By Kilkenny Now 26th March 2020 0

Seven horses recovered from land on the outskirts of Kilkenny city may have to be put down if their owners do not come forward within the next week. That’s the message from Kilkenny County Council after it was forced to rescue seven horses that were loose on the outskirts of Kilkenny city over the weekend […]

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All Kilkenny’s public playgrounds closed with immediate effect but parks remain open

By Kilkenny Now 25th March 2020 0

Kilkenny County Council have made the decision to close or cordon off all their 27 public playgrounds as of today but public parks and riverwalks under the local authority’s management remain open. A statement released by the council this morning said: “In light of An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar’s announcement yesterday for further restrictions in relation […]

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Kilkenny council approves €7 million emergency fund for coronavirus crisis

By Kilkenny Now 24th March 2020 0

Kilkenny County Council has agreed to make an extra €7 million available to the local authority to deal with any eventuality arising from this coronavirus crisis. At a special scaled-down monthly meeting of Kilkenny County Council held yesterday evening, it was agreed that the council should make use of their ability to extend their overdraft […]