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Historic Kilkenny Georgian estate to be transformed into ‘spiritual retreat’

By Kilkenny Now 24th March 2020 0

A stunning Kilkenny Georgian house with a storied history stretching back to the 18th century is set to be transformed into a spiritual retreat attracting visitors from all over the world. Kilfane House on the Kilfane Demense outside Thomastown and the 79 acres of land it sits on was put on the market for €1.85 […]

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Kilkenny Council to reduce rent for tenants who lost jobs due to Covid-19 crisis

By Kilkenny Now 22nd March 2020 Post a comment

People paying rent to Kilkenny County Council who may have lost their jobs due to the coronavirus crisis are being told not to worry as the local authority will look at redcuing their payments to adapt to the current circumstances. In just the last week, more than 150,000 Irish workers have lost their jobs and […]

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Kilkenny businesses hit by Covid-19 to get three-month rates deferral

By Kilkenny Now 20th March 2020 0

Kilkenny businesses affected by the Covid-19 outbreak will be able to defer commercial rates by three months, it has been announced. According to a statement released by the Government, it has come to an agreement with local authorities to postpone collection of the payments from the most immediately impacted businesses in the retail, hospitality, leisure […]

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Plough and the stars: Kilkenny solar farm gets green light for major expansion

By Kilkenny Now 17th March 2020 0

One of county Kilkenny’s most successful businesses has again shown its commitment to sustainable energy after it was given the green light to significantly increase its renewable energy production capability. O’ Shea’s Farms on the banks of the River Suir in Piltown has been granted permission by Kilkenny County Council to install 2310 sq mts […]

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Council approves plans to expand housing estate in county Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 16th March 2020 0

Kilkenny County Council has given a developer the green light to increase the number of homes in a housing development subject to certain conditions. Oli Developments Limited has applied to build more than 45 homes in a development at Arbourmount, Rockshire, Ferrybank on a phased basis. In planning for the current phase, Oli was originally […]

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PUBLIC ALERT: Babies at threat from tap water in county Kilkenny town

By Kilkenny Now 13th March 2020 0

Parents in a Kilkenny town have been told to stop using water from the taps after it was found to contain particles harmful to their babies. The warning has been issued to residents of the Gowran-Abbeygrove Development by Kilkenny County Council following consultation with the Health Service Executive. It comes after increased levels of nitrates, […]

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Contracts signed for €9 million Kilkenny town flood relief scheme

By Kilkenny Now 11th March 2020 0

The contracts for the €9 million flood relief scheme for a county Kilkenny town which has been particularly badly hit by flooding has finally being signed. This will come as a great relief to residents in Graiguenamanagh who suffered terribly in the aftermath of the damage caused by Storm Deirdre. This project, a joint undertaking […]

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Kilkenny Council owed €600,000 in unpaid rent on local authority houses

By Kilkenny Now 9th March 2020 0

Kilkenny County Council is owed more than €600,000 in rent on local authority properties, creating a huge hole in its coffers. A special meeting looking at ways the council can tackle the rent arrears issue will be held this month. Councillors will hear the financial extent of the shortfall, what processes are currently in place […]

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Green light for new hotel just off Ring Road in Kilkenny city

By Kilkenny Now 8th March 2020 0

A new 16-bed hotel in Kilkenny, reflecting the changing needs of tourism and business consumers, has been granted planning permission by the local authority. The innovative new development is set to be built on land just off the Ring Road in the Hebron Industrial Estate at Leggettsrath. The aparthotel will comprise of 15 two-bedroom hotel […]

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New 90-space car park planned for Kilkenny city centre

By Kilkenny Now 6th March 2020 0

A new car park that could accommodate 90 cars is being planned for Kilkenny City. The car park would be located on the old city lime works to the rear of the World’s End Bar and the former O’Connell’s store on John’s Street in the centre of Kilkenny. The developer, City Lime Works Limited, has […]