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Works to protect historic Kilkenny cathedral and round tower from lightning

By Kilkenny Now 31st March 2022 0

Kilkenny TD and Hertiage Minister Malcolm Noonan this week announced a total of €115,820 in funding for three local heritage projects. They are among 78 heritage across the country that will benefit from a total of €4m under this year’s Historic Structures Fund (HSF) administered by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage in […]

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Kilkenny councillor’s defection to Sinn Féin poses threat to Noonan: report

By Kilkenny Now 5th December 2021 0

The defection of local councillor Denis Hynes from Labour to Sinn Féin poses a threat to Heritage Minister and Kilkenny TD Malcolm Noonan’s Dáil seat, a report today claims. The article by veteran political correspondent John Drennan in today’s Irish Mail on Sunday suggests Cllr Hynes’ move to Sinn Féin is part of a wider […]

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‘It’s a bloodbath’ – Kilkenny minister under fire as hunting season gets underway

By Kilkenny Now 2nd September 2021 Post a comment

A Kilkenny TD and minister is coming under attack for allowing what is being described as a “bloodbath” by animal rights campaigners. As the hunting season officially resumed yesterday, Hertiage Minister and local TD Malcolm Noonan has come under pressure from Animal Rights Action Network (ARAN) for not implementing a review on the impact of […]

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‘Leave Wally alone’ – Kilkenny TD urges walrus watchers

By Kilkenny Now 20th August 2021 0

Kilkenny TD and Heritage Minister Malcolm Noonan has urged people to give ‘Wally’ the Walrus some space. The Artic walrus has become a magnet for watchers who have gathered to get a closer look at ‘Wally’ as he movs along Ireland’s south coast. ‘Wally’ was first spotted in Ireland off the coast of Valentia Island […]

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‘The city became his canvas’ – legendary Kilkenny artist honoured

By Kilkenny Now 2nd August 2021 0

The Home Rule Club in Kilkenny has paid a moving tribute to a legendary local artist whose works were visible throughout the city. As part of its Founder’s Day, the club celebrated the talent of Brendan Lawless’ (1958-2013). His hand painted sign which hung on the club’s facade is now displayed indoors. Heritage Minister and […]

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Kilkenny to host landmark new exhibition celebrating Ireland’s ‘craft heroes’

By Kilkenny Now 29th January 2021 0

Ireland’s inspirational craftspeople and makers will be celebrated in a landmark new exhibition in Kilkenny charting the evolution of the crafts and design sector in Ireland over the last 50 years. The 50 Makers: 50 Years exhibition will take place at the Natonal Design & Craft Gallery in the Castle Yard in July. The initiative […]

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‘Ah go on Malcolm’ – Mrs Doyle pleads with Kilkenny Minister to support Bill to ban hare coursing

By Kilkenny Now 18th September 2020 Post a comment

‘Mrs Doyle’ has appealed to Kilkenny TD and Junior Heritage Minister Malcolm Noonan to support a bill to ban hare coursing. Fr Ted actor Pauline McGlynn urged Minister Noonan and his Green Party colleagues to “stand up” to Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael and support the new Bill to ban the practice that was launched […]

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Kilkenny Al-Fresco! Transformation of Market Yard is a big hit with public

By Kilkenny Now 3rd August 2020 0

Kilkenny’s Market Yard is looking blooming great as members of the public made the most of the city’s newsest urban space over the Bank Holiday weekend. A whole section of the car park has been transformed into a new seating area, with many people taking the opportunity to sit back and bask in the new […]