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Decision due on modern development in heart of historic area of Kilkenny city

By Kilkenny Now 30th June 2020 0

A decision on whether a new development of homes can be built within a historic and area of special conservation in Kilkenny city can go ahead will be made within weeks. Developer Claire Costello is hoping to build two modern houses on a 0.114 hectare site to the rear of the Rose Cottage, on New […]

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County Kilkenny school gets green light to build much-needed extension

By Kilkenny Now 24th June 2020 Post a comment

A primary school in county Kilkenny has been granted permission to build an extension which will provide the school with a new classroom and a special education teaching room. Kilkenny County Council recently confirmed it has given the green light to the Board of Management at Scoil Naisiunta Moin Ruadh in Lismateige, Hugginstown, to proceed […]

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Decision on new manufacturing facility creating 20 jobs in county Kilkenny due in a matter of days

By Kilkenny Now 14th June 2020 0

A decision on whether a health food company can set up a manufacturing facility in county Kilkenny creating 20 jobs in the process will be made next week. Virginia Health Foods, a highly successful health food company that supplies some of Europe’s largest supermarkets identified a site a Wallslough just outside of Kilkenny city for […]

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Plans for new community leisure centre in heart of Kilkenny town

By Kilkenny Now 26th May 2020 0

A community group in a county Kilkenny town is pushing ahead with plans to create a major leisure development for local residents. Gowran on the Move, a community group set up last year, has applied to Kilkenny County Council to build the leisure and sports development on lands in the Clover area, close to the […]

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Local developer gets green light to finally complete ‘Celtic Tiger’ estate in Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 1st May 2020 0

Plans to complete a housing development which was partially built during the Celtic Tiger construction boom of the 2000’s have been approved by Kilkenny County Council Treacy Construction Company Limited has been given permission to build seven new family homes at the Ardilea Estate at Lower Newpark on Lovers Lane in Kilkenny city. Director, Brendan […]

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Kilkenny ‘Celtic Tiger’ housing estate gets green light to finally complete development

By Kilkenny Now 19th April 2020 0

An unfinished housing estate which had fallen into receivership after the financial crash over a decade ago will finally be completed. The Weir View Development at the Weir on the Castlecomer Road in Dunmore was close to being completed before the housing market collapsed more than ten years ago, with just one phase of the […]

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Fueling success: Kilkenny filling station given go-ahead for major redevelopment

By Kilkenny Now 1st April 2020 0

A well-known county Kilkenny filling station and shop has been given the green light to undergo a massive transformation. Carroll’s Centra and Emo Oil in Knocktopher has been granted planning permission by Kilkenny County Council to redevelop the shop and forecourt, which will include the demolishing of the existing shop building. The owner, Padraic Carroll, […]

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New housing development planned for centre of Kilkenny village

By Kilkenny Now 29th March 2020 0

Plans to build six new family homes in the centre of a county Kilkenny village have been lodged with the local Authority. Developer Brian O’Driscoll is seeking planning permission from Kilkenny County Council to build the six homes at Oldcourt in Templeorum. The development consists of the construction of six new dormer dwellings, built across […]

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Acclaimed Kilkenny glamping site pitches plans to consolidate success

By Kilkenny Now 5th December 2019 0

One of Kilkenny’s coolest accommodation venues has applied to the council looking to retain upgrades that have been central to their success. Legan Castle near Thomastown is consistently featured in lists of Ireland’s best and coolest campsites and is now looking to add some more pods to attract more tourists. The application, originally submitted in […]

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‘Backwards approach to planning in Kilkenny must end’ – Cllr McGuinness

By Kilkenny Now 11th May 2019 0

THE Western Environs development is a prime example of the “backwards approach” to major planning projects that must change if Kilkenny is to grow into a thriving, environmentally friendly city, Cllr Andrew McGuinness has said. The development on the western outskirts of the city will see the construction of 500 new homes and three new […]