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Kilkenny communities under microscope in €193,000 competition

By Kilkenny Now 26th August 2019 0

By COLIN BARTLEY IT’S a big week for communities in Kilkenny as they will be examined as part of an enterprise competition with a total prize fund of €193,000. Judging is taking place around Kilkenny this week for the National Enterprise Town Awards 2019. Kilkenny city is first to come under the microscope this afternoon, […]

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UPDATE: Man killed in horror road crash in Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 13th July 2019 0

A MAN who was involved in a serious road accident in South Kilkenny this morning has died. The victim was the sole occupant of a car that crashed between the Knocktopher and Mullinavat junctions on the M9 at around 8.30am. Emergency services rushed to the scene of the accident. The victim was taken to University […]

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Man fights for life in hospital after horror crash on M9 in South Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 13th July 2019 0

MOTORISTS are being urged to avoid the M9 motorway in South Kilkenny after a serious car crash this morning. Emergency services rushed to the scene of the accident, which occurred at around 8.30am this morning between the Knocktopher and Mullinavat junctions. This stretch of the M9 has been temporarily closed to traffic. It is understood […]

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Spirit of enterprise is strong in Kilkenny, three areas nominated for national award

By Kilkenny Now 2nd July 2019 0

THREE Kilkenny towns are hoping to grab their share of a coveted prize after been nominated for a prestigious national enterprise and development award. Kilkenny city, Callan, and the KBK Village Renewal Group – consisting of Knocktopher, Ballyhale and Knockmoylan – will battle it out against towns from across the country for the 2019 National […]

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Homes in parts of South Kilkenny without water for three nights

By Kilkenny Now 28th May 2019 0

HOUSEHOLDERS in parts of South Kilkenny will be without water for three nights due to a burst water main. Kilkenny County Council has confirmed homes and businesses in Knocktopher, Ballyhale and Stoneyford will be without supplies from 9pm to 5am from tonight, tomorrow and Thursday. Irish Water and Kilkenny County Council have apologised for “any […]

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Irish Water to upgrade plants in Ballyragget and Ballyhale-Knocktopher

By Kilkenny Now 24th May 2019 0

IRISH Water is upgrading the wastewater treatment plants in Ballyragget and Ballyhale-Knocktoper as part of a large scale nationwide scheme to benefit communities and safeguard the environment. The works are being carried out in partnership with Kilkenny County Council. Regional Project Lead David Sharry said: “Ensuring that the wastewater generated every day in our homes,

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How Kilkenny towns can hook up to the high-speed broadband highway

By Kilkenny Now 17th May 2019 0

TOWNS across Kilkenny are being given the opportunity to set up their very own community broadband services. But they only have until the end of this month have until May 31 to qualify for up to €30,000 in supports for a business plan, Kilkenny LEADER Partnership (KLP) has announced. KLP CEO Declan Rice said advisory […]

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REVEALED: Kilkenny winners at Ireland’s ‘food Oscars’

By Kilkenny Now 14th May 2019 0

THREE critically-acclaimed Kilkenny foodie destinations won prestigious accolades at the 2019 Irish Restaurant Awards at a gala ceremony in Dublin last night. Truffles Restaurant and Wine Bar on William Street was named the Best Casual Diner in Leinster at the black-tie bash in the Clayton Hotel Burlington Road. Stoneyford’s Knockdrinna Farm Shop and Artisan Café […]

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Broadband roadshows roll into Kilkenny communities this week

By Kilkenny Now 13th May 2019 0

THE Kilkenny LEADER Partnership community broadband roadshows kick off this week. Information meetings will be held at the Freshford Community Hall tomorrow night, with another event at Mullinavat Community Hall on Wednesday evening. Both meetings begin at 8pm. KLP has teamed up with internationally-renowned fibre expert, John Graves, for the Blue Town Initiative which

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2019 Local Elections countdown – here is your full list of Kilkenny candidates

By Kilkenny Now 6th May 2019 0

THE nominations are in, the campaigning is well underway and the stage is set for the May 24 local elections. Kilkenny County Council has confirmed a total of 44 candidates will contest the four electoral areas in in the city and county. Here is the full list of candidates: Kilkenny City Electoral Area (14 candidates […]