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Good job! Kilkenny’s employment prospects are very bright, report finds

By Kilkenny Now 7th January 2021 0

Kilkenny recorded a 24% increase in the number of job postings offered during 2020. A new report by FRS Recruitment found Kilkenny was one of 12 counties who recorded an increase in the number of opportunities advertised over the past year. And the jobs picture appears to be bright in Kilkenny as FRS is forecasting […]

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‘Make or break time’ – fears for 4,600 jobs as Kilkenny hotel bookings collapse

By Kilkenny Now 30th September 2020 0

There are fears for up to 4,600 jobs in the hospitality sector in Kilkenny as new figures reveal a worrying collapse in tourist numbers. Just one in five local hotel rooms have been booked for the month of November, according to latest figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO). Hoteliers in Kilkenny are now urging […]

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Youth unemployment in Kilkenny almost doubles: new report

By Kilkenny Now 17th July 2020 Post a comment

Youth unemployment in Kilkenny has almost doubled as a result of the pandemic, a worrying new survey reveals. There are currently 1,489 people between the ages of 18 and 25 in Kilkenny who are currently in receipt of the Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP), according to a survey carried out by the National Youth Council of […]

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Jobs boost for Kilkenny as global healthcare provider sets up tech-centre in city

By Kilkenny Now 11th June 2020 0

A leading global provider of healthcare has today announced the creation of 60 new high-end jobs in Kilkenny. UPMC, a leading integrated healthcare provider and insurer, announced it is establishing the UPMC Global Technology Operations Centre, which will be located at Kilkenny’s MacDonagh Junction. The roles will be created over the next three years will […]

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Net gain: Kilkenny-based company to create 50 new jobs as it delivers broadband to rural Ireland

By Kilkenny Now 28th May 2020 0

A Kilkenny-based compnay is celebrating after it secured a lucrative contract with the State’s National Broadband Plan. The deal will allow local telecommunications firm Entegro to create up to 50 new jobs. The company is headquartered in Kilkenny and has offices in Dublin and Athlone. Under the new contract, Entegro will survey and design fibre […]

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78 jobs lost at Kilkenny call centre

By Kilkenny Now 15th May 2020 2

There has been a significant blow for employment in county Kilkenny with the announcement that 78 jobs are to be lost at a leading banking provider. Banking365, Bank of Ireland’s web, app and phone-based banking service based in Loughboy in the city, told staff via skype their jobs were being phased out. The 78 staff […]

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SPONSORED: Award-winning Kilkenny restaurant is looking for new staff

By Kilkenny Now 24th February 2020 0

A critically-acclaimed county Kilkenny restaurant is looking for talented new staff to add to its award-winning team. Barrow’s Keep has been going from strength-to-strength since it moved to Thomastown late last year. Now owners Stephen McArdle and Morgan VanderKamer are looking to fill a number of key positions at the restautant. If you are looking […]

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SPONSORED: Build a dream media sales career and enjoy a healthy work-life balance

By Kilkenny Now 18th January 2020 0

News Now Media, the parent company of KilkennyNow.ie, is offering flexible job opportunities for driven sales professionals. We are looking to hire results-orientated freelance sales professionals with experience in the media sector. While the pandemic has restricted employment opportunities and work practices, our innovative approach provides an ideal platform for

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Enterprise Ireland has helped create 4,800 jobs in Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 9th January 2020 0

Enterprise Ireland has helped create more than 4,800 jobs in Kilkenny companies a recently released report reveals. The latest data from Enterprise Ireland shows 4,832 people across Kilkenny city and county are employed in companies backed by the state agency. Kilkenny TD and Minister, John Paul Phelan welcomed the figures which show a 50% increase […]

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Major jobs boost for Kilkenny as Glanbia gets green light for new €140m facility

By Kilkenny Now 23rd November 2019 3

Glanbia has been given the go-ahead to build a huge €140 million cheesemaking facility in county Kilkenny, creating 180 new jobs. The new facility, will be constructed by the Kilkenny-based food giant in partnership with a Dutch dairy partner, Royal A-ware, is expected to be operational in 2022. The facility will be built in Belview […]