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Construction work gets underway on 17 new homes in Piltown

By Kilkenny Now 7th February 2019 0

KILKENNY County Council Cathaoirleach Eamon Aylward was on hand to ‘turn the sod’ on a brand new estate consisting of 17 homes in Piltown yesterday. The new estate, which will be called Breagagh Place, is being funded under the Rebuilding Ireland Programme. Cllr Aylward said: “The provision of these 17 houses will be very much […]

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Warning to Woodstock walkers as works get underway at scenic gardens

By Kilkenny Now 6th February 2019 0

WALKERS who love to stroll in Inistioge’s stunning Woodstock Gardens have been warned to expect some disruption as major rehabilitation works get underway from next Monday, February 11. Kilkenny County Council confirmed there will be disruption to walkers as work progresses. The necessary signage and notices will be clearly displayed and members of the public […]

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Council welcomes €13.7m funding to help fix our storm-damaged roads

By Kilkenny Now 5th February 2019 0

KILKENNY County Council has welcomed the announcement that €13.7 million of funding will be invested in our roads this year. The funding is a 15% increase on what was originally allocated in 2018, which will allow the council to make badly need repairs to roads across the county that were badly damaged in last year’s […]

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State of some Kilkenny highways gives Tipp politician a dose of road rage

By Kilkenny Now 4th February 2019 0

THE state of some Kilkenny roads appears to be driving one Tipperary politician around the bend. Thurles-based Councillor John Hogan went on his local radio station Tipp FM to hit out at the quality of the roads close to the border of his electoral area. He drew particular attention to the state of one particular […]

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‘Bring a friend’ – special parkrun in Kilkenny Castle to mark World Cancer Day

By Kilkenny Now 31st January 2019 0

RUNNERS of all shapes, sizes and ages will take place in a special parkrun at Kilkenny Castle on Saturday to mark World Cancer Day. Participants are being urged to “bring a friend” to reduce risk of cancer and highlight the health benefits exercise can bring in preventing the disease. Kilkenny County Council said: “Exercise can […]

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Never too late: Kilkenny library member returns book – almost 30 years later!

By Kilkenny Now 31st January 2019 0

A KILKENNY book borrower returned this classic Enid Blyton edition to their local library – almost 28 years after its due return date! But because of the recent amnesty announced by Kilkenny Library Service, the lucky borrower will not be hit with any fines or penalties. The borrower took the book out on February 22, […]

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Waterworks cause traffic disruption in city; homes left without water in Callan

By Kilkenny Now 31st January 2019 0

MANY homes and businesses in Callan will be temporarily without water today as “essential” works to repair leaks in our system continue. In Kilkenny city, works are continuing to replace 500 metres of old cast iron water mains on Dean Street. Kilkenny County Council said a “stop and go” traffic management system will be in […]

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Why Kilkenny communities are flocking back to their local libraries

By Kilkenny Now 30th January 2019 0

COMMUNITIES across Kilkenny city and county are being urged to join their local libraries. Kilkenny Library Service has declared February to be ‘Sign Up’ month. Libraries across Kilkenny are encouraging as many people as possible to become members of their local library and experience the range of services and opportunities they provide. Kilkenny County Council […]

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Thomastown residents warned of traffic disruption as drainage works get underway

By Kilkenny Now 25th January 2019 Post a comment

RESIDENTS in Thomastown have been warned to expect traffic disruption on Monday as drainage works get underway. Kilkenny County Council confirmed temporary traffic lights will be in operation at Baronsland from 8am to 5pm. The council apologised for “any inconvenience caused” by the works.

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History in the re-making: public invited to view Tholsel Building’s development plans

By Kilkenny Now 23rd January 2019 0

THE public will have an opportunity to get a close-up view of the proposed development of Kilkenny’s historic Tholsel Building on High Street during two ‘open days’ over the next week. Kilkenny County Council has confirmed it will host the open days on Saturday, January 26 from 2pm to 4pm and next Wednesday, January 30 […]