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Housing crisis: Just two apartments completed in Kilkenny so far this year

By Kilkenny Now 15th November 2019 0

The Government is failing to meet its housing targets in Kilkenny in relation to apartments. New figures reveal just two apartments have been completed in Kilkenny up until September 30. As part of the Government’s Ireland 2040 plan, Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy, put apartment building at the centre of the plan to house the population, […]

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Council approves plan to build 40 new homes in Kilkenny town

By Kilkenny Now 13th November 2019 0

A Kilkenny town is set to be transformed after the local authority gave the green light to a major new development that will house up to 140 people. Kilkenny County Council has approved planning for the construction of 40 new homes at Ogenty, Gowran. The development will see the construction of 10 two-storey, four-bedroom houses, […]

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Ferrybank’s North Quays investors concerned over lack of housing in region: report

By Kilkenny Now 12th November 2019 0

The investors behind the €350 million North Quays development have expressed concerns over the lack of housing in the region. Their concerns were revealed in correspondence released to The Sunday Business Post under the Freedom of Information Act. Falcon Real Estate Developments, part of the Fawaz Alkohair Saudi Arabian investment group, is leading the plan to […]

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Relief road: Kilkenny congestion set to ease as vital road re-opens

By Kilkenny Now 8th November 2019 0

There could be some New Year’s cheer for Kilkenny commuters, as a road which takes a lot of traffic away from the city centre and eases congestion around the city, is set to be re-opened. As part of the Western Environs infrastructure scheme, the Circular Road linking the Callan Road to Kilcreene will reopen in […]

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Wheels come off new Kilkenny city bus service as delays confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 7th November 2019 0

It appears the wheels have come off Kilkenny County Council’s plans to have their city bus service up and running by the end of this month. And there is no fixed date for the service to start. The delay is down to the provision of the buses required to run the service. The National Transport […]

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Kilkenny councillor appointed to EU body shaping regional and urban development

By Kilkenny Now 5th November 2019 0

A Kilkenny county councillor has been appointed to a European Union body which advises policy regarding how we develop cities and regions. Malcolm Noonan, the Green Party Councillor for Kilkenny, has been appointed to the European Union’s Committee of the Regions (CoR). Mr Noonan, who is the Green Party’s National spokesperson for Local Government, was […]

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Kilkenny libraries launch autism-friendly experiences

By Kilkenny Now 31st October 2019 0

A programme aimed at improving the library experience in Kilkenny for those with autism kicks off today. The programme run by the Kilkenny Library Services includes a series of talks and workshops for parents and teachers, autism-friendly storytimes for children, as well as autism-friendly events such as Lego and yoga workshops. In addition, the libraries […]

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Huge boost for region as investors confirm €350m Ferrybank development will go ahead

By Kilkenny Now 31st October 2019 Post a comment

After months of speculation, the economy of South Kilkenny, Waterford and the South East region recieved a huge boost today after the €350m North Quays development received firm commitments from its investors that the project is ready to progress. Falcon Real Estate Development confirmed it will lodge a formal planning application to Waterford City and […]

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Kilkenny GAA club plans to significantly expand facilities

By Kilkenny Now 30th October 2019 0

A GAA club has lodged an application to Kilkenny County Council requesting permission for a significant expansion of their facilities. Emeralds GAA Club in Urlingford is looking to develop a new playing pitch and a hurling wall at their grounds. The planning was lodged with Kilkenny Council on October 14. The works are due to […]

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Our hot-spots! Kilkenny secures funding to provide free public WiFi

By Kilkenny Now 25th October 2019 0

KILKENNY will soon have free WiFi hot-spot locations dotted around the city after receiving EU funding. Kilkenny County Council has secured a €15,000 EU grant to set up Wi-Fi hotspots in public spaces around the city. The grant is part of the third WiFi4EU call. The Commission received over 11,000 applications from all participating countries. […]