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Delays to 48-house project for Kilkenny village following objections

By Kilkenny Now 8th August 2021 0

Plans to build 48 new homes in a Kilkenny village are in doubt once more following objections to the planning approved by the local authority earlier this summer. Developer John Staunton received planning approval from Kilkenny County Council early last month for the development at Moate Road in Ballyragget, near the centre of the town. […]

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Plans for new ‘glamping’ site in county Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 4th August 2021 0

Plans for a new ‘glamping’ site in county Kilkenny are back on track. The applicant, James Fennelly, has sought permission to construct a new glamping site at Rathduff, Kells, which would consist six pods, a communal kitchen, office and toilet facilities. Landscaping and the installation of a new wastewater treatment system were also included in […]

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One of Kilkenny’s best-known schools to be demolished to make way for brand new 37-class building

By Kilkenny Now 3rd August 2021 0

A Kilkenny city’ secondary school will be completely demolished to make way for a brand new 37-classroom building. It comes after Kilkenny County Council gave the green light to plans lodged by the Board of Management of Presentation Secondary School. Under the plans, the existing school on the Outrath Road in Loughboy will demolished. It […]

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Plans to transform landmark county Kilkenny pub into apartments

By Kilkenny Now 2nd August 2021 2

Plans to transform a former county Kilkenny pub into apartments and a new house have been lodged with the local authority. Thomas and Mary Hughes have sought planning permission to build five one-bedroom apartments on the site of the Coach House, a protected structure, on the Mill Road in Thomastown. They are also seeking permission […]

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Off the beaten track: €800,000 funding to improve Kilkenny’s walking trails

By Kilkenny Now 1st August 2021 Post a comment

Almost €800,000 has been allocated for repairs and improvement works on non-public roads in rural communities Kilkenny. The funding is part of the Government’s ‘Our Rural Future’ project. The Local Improvement Scheme (LIS) is designed to support the continued improvement of non-public roads in rural communities and improves access to rural homes and

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Series of special concerts arranged across Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 30th July 2021 0

After over 15 months, music is coming back to Kilkenny with an initiative to showcase some of the county’s finest musicians. ‘September Sounds,’ being hosted by Kilkenny County Council’s Arts Office and the Watergate Theatre will bring established and new or emerging local artists to the stage through three days of live music this September. The […]

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Boardwalk at popular county Kikenny closed after anicent oak tree falls

By Kilkenny Now 27th July 2021 0

The boardwalk at a popular county Kilkenny walkway has been temporarily closed after an ancient oak tree fell last night. Nobody was injured after the oak tree, believed to be 800 years old, at Silaire Wood in Graiguenamanagh became uprooted and fell. It is not known what caused the tree to collapse. Kilkenny County Council […]

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Kilkenny GAA unveils plans for new building at training facility

By Kilkenny Now 25th July 2021 0

The Kilkenny GAA County Board have sought planning permission for a new building at the inter-county training facility. They are looking for permission from Kilkenny County Council to construct a single-story building comprising a meeting and general purpose room, along with “associated site works”. The local authroity is due to decide on the planned

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Conmen posing as council staff targeting Kilkenny’s elderly

By Kilkenny Now 22nd July 2021 0

Men posing as county council workers have been targeting Kilkenny’s elderly trying to extract cash from them or rob their belongings. Kilkenny County Council has issued an urgent appeal urging people to be vigilant to cold callers. And if residents encounter these men to immediately contact the gardai. The men, three in all wearing hi-vis […]

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Kilkenny Council agrees not to hike local property tax

By Kilkenny Now 21st July 2021 0

Kilkenny County Council has decided to retain the local property tax at its current level for the coming year, the third year in a row there has been no increase. The motion was passed by councillors at the July Ordinary Meeting of the Council, Council CEO Colette Byrne said: “This funding helps to provide match funding […]