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Bids start at €35,000 for unfinished house with spectacular views of rural Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 22nd May 2021 0

A substantial, unfinished property with views of the unspoilt and spectacular scenery of rural Kilkenny is among the properties listed for Youbid.ie’s next online auction. The 250sq mts, four-bed house in the townland of Brownstown, near Tullogher village, will go to auction on May 27 with an Advised Minimum Value (AMV) of €35,000. It is […]

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Irish player with Kilkenny roots ready to quench Welsh Dragon’s fire

By Kilkenny Now 7th February 2021 0

There isgreat excitement in a corner of county Kilkenny today as a man with local roots has been picked to start for Ireland in this today’s Six Nations opener against Wales. Hugo Keenan, whose mother hails from Tybroughney in Piltown, has been selected at fullback for Ireland’s match in Cardiff’s Principality Stadium this Sunday afternoon. […]

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Huge €9m funding boost puts Kilkenny greenway right on track

By Kilkenny Now 9th November 2020 0

The South Kilkenny greenway linking New Ross and Waterford city has been allocated €9 million in funding. Transport Minister Eamon Ryan confirmed the funding this morning as part of a €63.5 million package for greenway projects across the country. The €9 million allocated to the greenway running through New Ross, south Kilkenny to Waterford is […]

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Traffic chaos in Kilkenny: Busy roundabout and another road closed after vehicles overturn, diversions in place

By Kilkenny Now 5th October 2020 0

Traffic diversions are in place in separate parts of county Kilkenny after two road accidents this evening. The AA has confirmed the Grannagh Junction Roundabout just outside Waterford city is currently closed as gardaí deal with an overturned vehicle. Diversions are in place, but motorists are urged to avoid the area if possible. Meanwhile, the […]

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Man (36) killed in road tragedy near New Ross

By Kilkenny Now 2nd September 2020 0

The remains of a man who was killed in a road collision on the N25 not far from the border with county Kilkenny have been removed to University Hospital Waterford (UHW) for a post mortem examination. The tragedy occurred on the N25 at Portersland near New Ross at around 9.50pm last night. A Garda spokesperson […]

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Work gets underway on South Kilkenny’s new Greenway

By Kilkenny Now 16th August 2020 Post a comment

Work has begun on the new Greenway through county Kilkenny which will link Waterford city to New Ross. The Mayor of Waterford, Cllr Damien Geoghegan (pictured left below), joined workers as construction got underway on the old New Ross to Waterford railway line this week. Cllr Geoghegan said on social media: “Early start this morning. […]

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Class news: Kilkenny school gets green light for much-needed extension

By Kilkenny Now 18th July 2020 0

A national school in a rural Kilkenny has been granted permission to build a much needed extension for its growing student numbers. Kilkenny County Council has given the go-ahead to Fr Dan Cavanagh, Chairperson of the Board of Management of Listerlin National School for their ambitious plans. The new extension will see the construction of […]

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Plans to build new family homes on partially finished county Kilkenny estate

By Kilkenny Now 14th July 2020 0

Plans to extend a partially completed housing development in county Kilkenny have been lodged with the local authority. The developer, Peraghon Limited, is seeking permission to build six two-storey semi-detached homes in Castlehyde Park in New Ross on the county Kilkenny side. They are also looking alter the existing entrance to the estate and “all […]

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PROPERTY OF THE WEEK: Light shines through stone-cut gem tucked away in tranquil Kilkenny countryside

By Kilkenny Now 23rd June 2020 Post a comment

We loved this little gem, a beautiful stone-cut property surrounded by nature in the heart of the south Kilkenny countryside. Lavender Barn, a soothing two-bed property that lives up to its name, dates from the 19th century and has been lovingly transformed from a derelict ruin to a light-filled and welcoming hideaway of 807 sq […]

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Are we on the right road? Public’s opinion wanted on plans to complete Kilkenny’s N25

By Kilkenny Now 3rd June 2020 0

A multi-million euro infrastructure project which could transform lives in South Kilkenny is asking for public input which will be taken on board before deciding the road’s final route. Public consultation regarding the 13km stretch of road scheduled to be built between Slieverue and New Ross is now open. The consultation is looking for the […]