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Major new plans to upgrade and develop Kilkenny Castle

By Kilkenny Now 30th June 2021 0

Major new plans to develop and upgrade access to Kilkenny Castle, making it easier for everyone to visit, explore the castle and grounds, and display new discoveries, have been unveiled. The Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland, the body that manages Kilkenny Castle has made a comprehensive application which would see alterations to the building […]

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Kilkenny museum receives funding to digitize important collection

By Kilkenny Now 22nd June 2021 0

A county Kilkenny museum is to receive close to €8,000 to digitize the collection they house. Under the Regional Museum Exhibitions Scheme 2021, the Butler Gallery in Kilkenny will receive €7,600 for the digitisation of the gallery’s collection, which will enhance the visitor experience. Welcoming the funding announcement , Kilkenny TD John Paul Phelan said […]

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Kilkenny Minister announces funding to support local heritage projects

By Kilkenny Now 20th May 2021 0

Close to €25,000 is being earmarked for projects in county Kilkenny aimed at boosting local economies and growing tourism by supporting local heritage projects. Four Kilkenny projects have been selected to share €24,810 as part of The Heritage Council’s Community Heritage Grant Scheme. Another project, the Black Friar’s Arch conservation project is set to benefit […]

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Iconic Kilkenny bar among six local historic buildings to share €312,000 fund boost

By Kilkenny Now 6th May 2021 0

Six Kilkenny buildings of historic significance will benefit from over €300,000 in new conservation funding. A total of €312,000 has been allocated for the buildings as part of the Government’s Historic Structures Fund 2021. The announcement was made by Kilkenny TD and Heritage Minister Malcolm Noonan, who confirmed a total of €3 million in funding […]

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A woman’s art: Kilkenny artists urged to apply for special €25,000 bursary

By Kilkenny Now 13th January 2021 0

Kilkenny artists and performing artists are being urged to apply for a national bursary that recognises the role women have played in Irish society. Kilkenny Heritage, through Kilkenny County Council, is encouraging local artists to apply for The Markievicz Award, which can provide funding of up to €25,000. The bursary aims to support artists developing […]

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€70,000 earmarked for two vital Kilkenny heritage projects

By Kilkenny Now 10th October 2020 0

More than €70,000 has been earmarked for two heritage projects in Kilkenny under the July Jobs Stimulus package.  Kilkenny TD and Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan this week confirmed he has approved grants for Kilkenny City Walls and the Medieval Mile Museum. The funding is part of a package that […]