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Tourism boost for picturesque Kilkenny village as drawn out planning saga ends

By Kilkenny Now 11th June 2021 0

A new café and holiday apartments in one of Kilkenny’s most picturesque villages has given the go-ahead, providing a huge tourism boost to the area. The building and restaurant known as Circle of Friends in Bank House on Inistioge’s High Street can proceed with plans to transform the building into a new café/restaurant and four […]

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Kilkenny anglers urged to help survey on fish populations in our rivers

By Kilkenny Now 8th June 2021 0

A new survey is taking place in Kilkenny’s rivers to determine the current plight and health of their fish populations and they are calling on the help of local anglers. The Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) survey will also look into the stocks of less well-known fish species that frequent the county’s waterways. The survey is […]

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Vandals smash up door of house beside one of Kilkenny’s favourite visitor attractions

By Kilkenny Now 3rd June 2021 0

Vandals caused damage to the door and window of a house right beside one of county Kilkenny most popular visitor attractions. The damage was caused to the property at Baker’s Quay in Graiguenamanagh, overlooking the scenic dock on the River Barrow, shortly after 9.30pm on Saturday night. Gardai went to the scene after they received […]

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Kilkenny hotel price survey: Rooms cost up to €1,007 for weekend stay this summer

By Kilkenny Now 2nd June 2021 0

Hotels and guesthouses throughout the city and county finally reopened for business today. And it appears it will be a thriving staycation season with something on offer for every pocket, a KilkennyNow.ie price survey reveals. As expected, prices in the sector have soared as people scramble for accommodation as the tentative start of foreign travel […]

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Kilkenny self-catering providers charging between €180 and €2,887 for weekend stays

By Kilkenny Now 1st June 2021 0

The local self-catering sector is booming as hotels and guesthouses throughout the city and county finally reopen for business from tomorrow, a KilkennyNow.ie survey of prices reveals. Prices in the sector have been soaring due to rising demand as the lockdown weary population prepares for another staycation summer. The Irish Hotel Federation (IHF) has confirmed […]

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WATCH: Kilkenny hotel’s video skit to announce reopening is big hit on social media

By Kilkenny Now 30th May 2021 0

A Kilkenny hotel has gone viral for a hilarious video it created to coincide with their reopening following the lifting of lockdown restrictions. The Newpark Hotel on Kilkenny’s Castlecomer Road released the short video in an effort to create something to make them stand out from the crowd now that people book stays in hotels […]

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Kilkenny set for bumper staycation season: new figures

By Kilkenny Now 25th May 2021 0

Kilkenny is braced for a bumper ‘staycation’ season as new figures reveal hotel and guesthouse bookings have increased more here than in any other region in the country. Hotels and guesthouses in Kilkenny have reported a 50% and 57% occupancy rate for July and August, according to the latest industry survey from the Irish Hotels […]

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Plans to develop new tourism initiatives near international port in south Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 24th May 2021 0

A new report from the owners of Kilkenny’s international port has highlighted the development and the heritage opportunities of the estuary and surrounding area. The report, ‘The Maritime Heritage of Waterford Estuary’, has been commissioned by the Port of Waterford in Belview in the south of the county and highlights a variety of opportunities to develop and

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Kilkenny al fresco: Local venues unveil new outdoor dining experience

By Kilkenny Now 15th May 2021 0

As restaurants and hotels prepare to re-open for outdoor dining, many of Kilkenny’s most famous eateries have created outdoor spaces for people to enjoy an ‘al fresco’ dining experience this summer. Kilkenny Tourism is promoting the dining experience in the heart of Kilkenny and has chosen to highlight some of the city’s finest outdoor offerings. […]

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Call to give free €200 vouchers to Kilkenny residents to boost local businesses

By Kilkenny Now 8th May 2021 0

A Kilkenny TD has called for local residents to be given a free €200 hospitality voucher as part of an initiative to boost local businesses when the economy reopens. Deputy Kathleen Funchion has urged the Government to introduce a stimulus scheme to provide a much-needed boost to hospitality and recreation as lockdown restrictions ease. Under […]