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‘It’s a very worrying time for us’ – Kilkenny Islamic leader says local Muslims abused on our streets

By Kilkenny Now 19th May 2019 0

THE leader of Kilkenny’s Islamic community has spoken out after a number of disturbing instances in which locally based Muslims were targeted on the streets and online. Imam Ebrahim Ndure (pictured) said he fears his adopted home may no longer be safe for his family after a number of “alarming” events in recent weeks. In […]

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BREAKING: An Bord Pleanála rejects plans for mosque in Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 15th May 2019 Post a comment

AN Bord Pleanála has refused permission for the planned mosque in Kilkenny, it emerged this morning. The planning authority had deferred its decision on the development on two previous occasions. However, a spokesperson this morning confirmed the body has overturned the decision by Kilkenny County Council to grant permission to the project. This means the […]

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An Bord Pleanála defers mosque decision again

By Kilkenny Now 2nd May 2019 0

AN Bord Pleanála has again deferred its ruling on the proposed mosque in Kilkenny. The planning authority was due to make its ruling on Monday. However An Bord Pleanála this evening confirmed to KilkennyNow.ie that “the board won’t be making a decision” on the development this week. The planning authority could not say when its […]

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Final decision on Kilkenny mosque ‘imminent’ – An Bord Pleanála

By Kilkenny Now 1st May 2019 0

A FINAL decision on the proposed mosque in Kilkenny city is “imminent”, planning sources told KilkennyNow.ie. An Bord Pleanála was due to deliver its judgement on the proposed Islamic Cultural Centre at the Hebron Industrial Estate on Monday. No announcement has yet been forthcoming from An Bord Pleanála, sparking fears that the ruling on the […]

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Planning chiefs delay decision on Kilkenny mosque for second time

By Kilkenny Now 1st May 2019 0

PLANNING authorities have delayed the long-awaited decision on the plan to build a mosque in Kilkenny for the second time in consecutive months. An Bord Pleanála was due to deliver its judgement on the development of the Islamic Cultural Centre at the Hebron Industrial Estate on Monday. The planning body initially indicated it would give […]

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KILKENNY ISLAMIC CENTRE: ‘Thank you Kilkenny for standing by our side in our moment of grief’

By Kilkenny Now 22nd March 2019 Post a comment

THE leader of the Kilkenny Islamic Centre, Iman Ebrahim Ndure, has issued an open invitation to the people of Kilkenny to attend a free cultural exhibition at the River Court Hotel tomorrow. Writing in today’s KilkennyNow.ie, Iman Ndure said he decided on the initiative following the horrific mass shooting in New Zealand this day last […]

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Decision on Kilkenny mosque postponed as planning chiefs consider appeals

By Kilkenny Now 5th March 2019 Post a comment

PLANNING authorities have deferred a decision on the plan to build a mosque in Kilkenny. An Bord Pleanála was due to made a judgement on the development this week. However, planning chiefs have indicated their decision will not be published until the end of next month. Three separate appeals to the mosque plans are being […]