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Rural regeneration: Eight Kilkenny projects get €270,000 funding boost

By Kilkenny Now 8th October 2024 0

Eight Kilkenny projects have been awarded a combined €269,232 in the latest round of CLÁR funding. The latest funding under the scheme – a targeted investment programme for small infrastructural projects in rural areas that experience disadvantage – is part of an overall €472m investment announced by the Department of Rural and Community Development. Coolagh

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Heartless dog thieves steal pet near his family home in county Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 31st October 2021 2

A public appeal has been launched after this pet was stolen near his family home in county Kilkenny. A local Garda spokesperson confirmed: “This chappie is believed to have been stolen from the Currahill, Windgap, Kilmoganny area last night between 6-10pm.” Anyone who noticed any suspicious activity in the area at the time or who […]

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New bike hire centres for six Kilkenny towns and villages

By Kilkenny Now 21st June 2021 0

Kilkenny is trying to lure cycle enthusiasts and families this summer with a new countywide network of bike hire hubs. The cycle hubs will open up Kilkenny’s most historic and scenic areas for visitors to explore at their own pace on two wheels. Located at Inistioge, Thomastown, Windgap, Callan, Castlecomer and Graiguenamanagh, each hub will […]

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Kilkenny triple murder horror subject of new documentary

By Kilkenny Now 2nd June 2021 0

One of the biggest tragedies in recent Kilkenny history is the subject of a new documentary that airs this evening. TG4’s Marú Inár Measc, a new true crime documentary series, tonight looks back at the events surrounding the horrific murders of Sharon Whelan and her two young daughters in Windgap on Christmas night, 2008. Sharon’s […]

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100ft telecoms tower overlooking Kilkenny village given green light

By Kilkenny Now 23rd April 2021 0

A 33-metre telecommunications tower has been given the go-ahead to be built on public lands overlooking a Kilkenny village. Kilkenny County Council has approved Cignal Infrastructure Limited plans to erect the 100ft tall structure on Coillte lands at Coolehill Upper, Windgap, Co Kilkenny. The council had raised concerns over the construction of the tower, the […]

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WATCH: Beautiful footage of ducklings being led to water for first time captured in county Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 17th April 2021 0

Beautiful footage of Mother Nature at her finest was captured in a county Kilkenny village as a duck led her newly hatched ducklings from their nest to water for the very first time. The drama unfolded in Windgap on Thursday evening as the extremely diligent mother took amazing care of leading up to a dozen […]

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Saga over plans for controversial 100ft telecoms tower overlooking Kilkenny village rumbles on

By Kilkenny Now 4th April 2021 0

The local authority is due to rule in whether or not a 33-metre telecommunications tower can be built on public lands overlooking a Kilkenny village. The plans are back on the table after the developer, Cignal Infrastructure Limited, providde Kilkenny County Council with further details on their plans for the site on Coillte lands at […]

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Two beloved pets missing from Kilkenny home amid spate of local dognappings

By Kilkenny Now 1st April 2021 0

The hunt is on for two pure bred dogs who went missing in county Kilkenny earlier this week. An appeal has been launched to find the two Setters, who have been missing from their home in Windgap for several days. The black and white coloured dogs, one with a distinctive patch on its eye, have […]

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13 Kilkenny communities take control of their energy futures

By Kilkenny Now 28th March 2021 0

Thirteen community groups in Kilkenny are taking control of their energy futures in an effort to tackle climate change. The groups, which are spread out all across the county are part of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland’s (SEAI’s) community energy network, which is leading the way in Ireland’s energy transition. SEAI has more than […]

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13 Kilkenny communities take control of their energy futures

By Kilkenny Now 24th March 2021 0

Thirteen community groups in Kilkenny are taking control of their energy futures in an effort to tackle climate change. The groups, which are spread out all across the county are part of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland’s (SEAI’s) community energy network, which is leading the way in Ireland’s energy transition. SEAI has more than […]