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Historic Kilkenny building on old graveyard to get a new lease of life

By Kilkenny Now 20th September 2020 Post a comment

A vacant 19th-century school, which then became a religious hall and finally a scout den in a county Kilkenny town is set to get a whole new lease of life – despite being located in a graveyard. Kilkenny County Council has received a planning application which would see the protected structure that is the  Catholic […]

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Progress in plans to build 12 new apartments in centre of county Kilkenny town

By Kilkenny Now 19th September 2020 0

The construction of 12 new apartments in the centre of a county Kilkenny town is one step closer to becoming a reality after developers submitted revised plans to the local authority. In July of this year, Kilkenny County Council granted planning permission for developers James Ryan and Shane Lynch to go ahead with their plans […]

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Controversial major housing development for Kilkenny city dealt fatal blow

By Kilkenny Now 18th September 2020 0

Controversial plans to build 120 new homes on the site of a formers Bishop’s Palace in Kilkenny have been rejected. An Bord Pleanála have decided to refuse Torca Developments application to construct 36 houses and 84 apartments at the Sion Hermitage on Sion Road on the outskirts of Kilkenny city. The national planning authority felt […]

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Small Kilkenny school unveils big plans for future

By Kilkenny Now 17th September 2020 0

A small national school in county Kilkenny has unveiled plans for a new extension. The Board of Management of Scoil Bhríde National School in Lisdowney recently lodged an application with Kilkenny County Council requesting permission to build a new classroom. The 76-pupil school which opened in 1989, currently has three mainstream teachers, a special class […]

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Plans to fast track 100 homes at new Kilkenny housing development

By Kilkenny Now 4th September 2020 0

Plans to fast track the development of over 100 new homes in Kilkenny have been received by An Bord Pleanála. Developer Denis Treacy Construction Limited lodged an application to the national planning authority requesting permission to build 112 new homes at Margaret’s Field on the Callan Road in Kilkenny. Previously in 2018, Denis Treacy Construction […]

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Kilkenny school unveils extension plans to create extra space for students

By Kilkenny Now 27th August 2020 0

A county Kilkenny primary school has put forward plans to expand it facilities to create extra space for its students and for special learning. The Board of Management of Our Lady of Lourdes National School in Slieverue in South Kilkenny has sought permission from the local authority to build a large extension onto the existing […]

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Plans for new development of family homes in Kilkenny city

By Kilkenny Now 27th August 2020 0

Kilkenny County Council has received plans requesting permission to build a new housing development on the outskirts of the city. Developers Raggett Construction Limited are looking to build the 20 new homes on a 0.67 hectare site at Smithsland North, on the Waterford Road. The plans involve the demolition of existing disused farm sheds, to […]

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Growing Kilkenny school unveils plans for large new extension

By Kilkenny Now 4th August 2020 0

A county Kilkenny primary school is looking to build an extension to create extra space for its students and for special learning. The Board of Management of St Patricks National School, Strangsmills, Kilmacow has sought permission from the local authority to build a large extension onto the existing school building. The proposed extension comprises a […]

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Kilkenny school to provide new special education facilities for students

By Kilkenny Now 1st August 2020 0

A county Kilkenny primary school is looking to build an extension that would provide much needed space for children with learning difficulties. The Board of Management of St Mary’s National School in Maudlin Court in Thomastown has applied to Kilkenny County Council for permission to build onto the existing school building. The proposed extension comprises […]

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Green light for new development of apartments in county Kilkenny town centre

By Kilkenny Now 30th July 2020 0

A new development of 12 apartments in the centre of a county Kilkenny town has been given the green light following an extensive planning process. Kilkenny County Council has granted planning permission for developers James Ryan and Shane Lynch to go ahead with their plans to renovate and convert a cottage and more apartments on […]