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‘Missed opportunity’ – hoteliers say new Government measures not enough to protect 4,300 tourism jobs in Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 28th July 2020 0

Kilkenny hoteliers have claimed the Government’s stimulus package does not go far enough to support the 4,300 local jobs that rely on tourism. Colm Neville, Chair of the South East Branch of the Irish Hotels Federation, claimed the sweeping series of measures announced last week are not enough to support the tourism sector, which has […]

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Your county needs you: Cody calls for Cats to help with tourism drive

By Kilkenny Now 13th July 2020 0

Kilkenny is looking for volunteers to help highlight how what we already know – how great this city and county is! A new initiative, aimed at people stay-cationing in Kilkenny, is looking for people willing to be an advocate for the county and a convenient support for visitors. Kilkenny County Council is launching the Kilkenny Welcome […]

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Plenty of room at the inn: Just 23% of Kilkenny hotel beds booked for this month

By Kilkenny Now 12th July 2020 Post a comment

The effects of the Covid-19 pandemic are being acutely felt in the hotel sector, according to new figures from the Irish Hotel Federation. The latest industry survey shows national occupancy levels of 23% and 26% for the peak summer months of July and August respectively, based on confirmed bookings, compared to an average of 90% […]

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A pint of pain: Lack of guidelines leaves 94 Kilkenny pubs in the dark just days before they are due to re-open

By Kilkenny Now 10th July 2020 Post a comment

With just 11 days to go until pubs are allowed to reopen in Kilkenny, publicans have called on the government to publish the guidelines under which they are allowed turn on the taps again, and say time is running out to be able to implement the changes. Of the close to 160 pubs in county […]

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Swings and roundabouts: Irish Open in Kilkenny could replace Ryder Cup on golfing calendar this September

By Kilkenny Now 9th July 2020 0

What has turned out to be a bogey for the Ryder Cup could turn out to be an eagle for a county Kilkenny golf course and a massive boost to the local economy. The word in golfing circles is the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open, which is still hoped to be played in Mount Juliet […]

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Glass half empty: More than 4,500 of Kilkenny’s pub workers in danger of losing their job: report

By Kilkenny Now 8th July 2020 0

More than 4,600 jobs are at risk in Kilkenny’s pubs and hospitality sector after it emerged that consumer demand for the pub will be lower due to the impact of Covid-19. These startling figures were revealed in a report released by Drinks Ireland, an umbrella group consisting of the Licensed Vintners Association (LVA), Vintners Federation […]

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Kilkenny reboots: New tourism drive to get visitors flocking back to city and county

By Kilkenny Now 22nd June 2020 Post a comment

Kilkenny is rebooting tourism with the launch of a new campaign aimed at bringing back domestic tourists to the city and county. Entitled ‘More to Explore’, the multi-pronged campaign is set to promote the different sectors of Kilkenny Tourism, from accommodation; activities; tourist attractions and the city and county’s rich heritage. As the country

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Popular Kilkenny hotel gets green light for major new expansion

By Kilkenny Now 17th May 2020 18

A popular Kilkenny hotel has been given the green light for a major expansion that will provide a major boost for local tourism and business. Kilkenny County Council has approved The Springhill Court Hotel plans to build 45 new rooms onto the existing hotel which is located on the Waterford Road. The hotel currently has […]

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Rose-tinted future: Kilkenny Castle garden to open for cocooners during special times

By Kilkenny Now 16th May 2020 0

Kilkenny Castle’s Rose Garden is to open between 10am and 1pm daily for cocooners only from Monday. While the castle grounds have been open throughout the lockdown, the OPW has announced that the garden can be used exclusively during those hours for those at most risk of infection of Covid-19. The move is part of […]

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Award-winning Kilkenny restaurant gets green light for exciting new expansion

By Kilkenny Now 16th May 2020 Post a comment

An award-winning and hugely popular Kilkenny restaurant has been given the green light for exciting new expansion plans.  Ristorante Rinuccini on Kilkenny’s Parade has been granted permission to transform a former workshop and change it into a new dining area.  The multi-award winning Lite Bite Restaurant, trading as Ristorante Rinuccini, will now be able to […]