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New development planned for Kilkenny College

By Kilkenny Now 28th October 2021 0

One of Kilkenny’s best known schools has lodged plans with the local authority to build new dressing rooms facilities for students. Kilkenny College, the largest co-educational boarding school in Ireland, has applied for planning permission to demolish two existing single-storey prefab classrooms on its grounds on the Castlecomer Road. It is also seeking permission

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New plans to revitalise historic Kilkenny estate

By Kilkenny Now 18th September 2021 0

A stunning Georgian house in county Kilkenny that is set to be transformed into a spiritual retreat has unveiled further plans designed to reinvigorate the estate. The Seraph Foundation, the owners of Kilfane House on the Kilfane Demense outside Thomastown, have applied to Kilkenny County Council to transform an old agricultural and stables building into […]

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Much-kneaded: New flour mill planned for Kilkenny village

By Kilkenny Now 17th September 2021 0

Plans to build a new mill for in a county Kilkenny village have been lodged with the local authority. Kells Wholemeal Ltd has applied to Kilkenny County Council looking for permission to build a new plant on the Danesfort Road in Bennettsbridge. The company is seeking permission to construct a new 240 metre sq standalone […]

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Accident blackspot outside Kilkenny town to be consigned to history

By Kilkenny Now 3rd September 2021 0

A notorious accident blackspot at a busy junction outside a Kilkenny village is to be removed and replaced with a new road. The new section of the N77 route north of Ballyragget at Ballyconra and Ballynaslee has been approved by An Bord Pleanála. The development will consist of the realignment of a 2.44km section of […]

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Massive extension approved for county Kilkenny secondary school

By Kilkenny Now 22nd August 2021 0

A large secondary school in county Kilkenny is to undergo a huge transformation after it was announced funding for a massive extension has been obtained. The project which will see 12 classrooms, a library, dining hall and 11 Special Education rooms built at Coláiste Mhuire in Johnstown, was approved on Friday. Kilkenny TD John Paul […]

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Plans for new estate in Kilkenny village shot down after objections

By Kilkenny Now 17th August 2021 0

A new development of family homes planned for a Kilkenny village has been refused following some objections from local residents. Developer CSC Construction had requested planning permission from Kilkenny County Council to create a 13-home development in Dangan, near Kilmacow. However, the council recently refused permission for the development after hearing objections,

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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 housing development at busy Kilkenny intersection

By Kilkenny Now 17th July 2021 0

A developer has lodged plans to build a development of new residences at a site on a busy junction in Kilkenny city with the local authority. Hebron Ventures Limited is seeking planning permission from Kilkenny County Council to build 22 new homes on the Callan Road. The 0.27 hectare site is located at the Callan […]

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Objections put brakes on new 123-bed hotel at historic Kilkenny city site

By Kilkenny Now 16th July 2021 0

Plans to build a new 123-room bedroom hotel on the site of a former hospital in Kilkenny city have been put on hold after local residents raised objections. Last month the developer Green Wolf Limited received planning permission from Kilkenny County Council to proceed with their plans to transform the site of the old City […]

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Plan to build development of homes for Kilkenny’s elderly

By Kilkenny Now 13th July 2021 0

A plan to build much-needed housing for the elderly in south Kilkenny has been received by the local authority. Developer Anamarc Limited has lodged plans with Kilkenny County Council to build the development at Berkley, Mount Sion Road, Ballyrobin in Ferrybank. If approved the development would consist of five two-bedroom bungalows specifically designed for the […]