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Kilkenny’s CityMart goes into receivership with absolutely no impact on new mart at Cillin Hill
BOTH parties involved in the proposed development of the old Kilkenny Mart side on Barrack Street-Castlecomer road, Kilkenny City (Kilkenny Mart Co-operative and David Lyons of Melcorpo Ltd who make up Citymart) have expressed their disappointment with news that the joint company set up by them ) has gone into receivership.
James’s gift of life in death
EVEN in death, James “Duff” Tynan continued to give as he had during the 25 years he spent on this earth - Brightening the lives of every person with whom he came into contact.
The Clapper Bridge in ruins - Who is responsible?
IF ever there was a heritage gem that was hidden, forgotten about, left to deteriorate, allowed to become a dump then it is the Clapper Bridge close to Little Venice. Where you ask? For over 800 years this foot bridge had been used by the people of Graignamanagh to cross the rich and clean Duiske River as it meanders its way into the the River Barrow from Brandon Hill. It was one of the oldest standing bridges in Ireland?
Need to spread the word about Woodstock, Inistioge - Jane Galwey
THE marketing of Woodstock Gardens and Arboretum, Inistioge must be placed higher on the list of priorities with Kilkenny County Council.
Two men found dead in suspicious circumstances
TWO men have been found dead at neighbouring farms near Bagenalstown in Co Carlow.
Valentine’s night gala night raised thousands for homeCare team
The gala fundraiser held in Langton’s of John Street, Kilkenny on Valentines night in aid of the Carlow Kilkenny Home Care Team was an overwhelming success and completely sold out.
Two injured in crash
TWO people were taken to hospital following a crash on the Freshford Road earlier today (Wednesday).
Grange bridge finally gets green light
THE long wait is finally over and residents who live in close proximity to Grange Bridge, Ballyragget. A start up date has been set. The funding of €255,000 had been in place since 2009 but numerous difficulties had to be overcome. Cllr Maurice Shortall said that a contractor, Mr. John Cradock had been appointed and that work will commence in June.
New foodhall at Kilkenny Design Centre
Kilkenny Design Centre is currently undergoing an exciting re-development, involving the refurbishment of the restaurant and the opening of a new foodhall.
Kilkenny farmer convicted following major fish kill
AT last week’s Kilkenny District Court, Mr Paul Madigan of Graigue, Windgap was prosecuted by Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) following investigations into a fish kill on the River Glory which took place as a result of the discharge of silage effluent.
End of milk quota could bring €50m a year to Kilkenny
The expansion of the milk production sector when the EU quota comes to an end in 2014 could bring a boost of €50 million per year to the Kilkenny economy, according to the county manager.
Belview water scheme will help new jobs flow in south Kilkenny
THE first phase of the €23 million Belview Strategic Water Supply Scheme which will facilitate industrial development and job creation in South Kilkenny and the South East is to be officially opened on Friday by Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Phil Hogan; IDA CEO, Barry O’Leary and Chairman of Kilkenny County Council, Cllr Paul Cuddihy.
Great ploughing on fantastic Dunbell site
GREAT ploughing on a fantastic site made Sunday one of the most memorable of all Gowran Ploughing Matches. And afterwards there was a carnival atmosphere in Connolly’s of Dunbell where an excellent meal was laid on by hosts, Jim and Theresa Connolly.
Question been asked is will these animals leave a profit in a year’s time?
Farmers who bought last week’s Farmers Journal cannot but be impressed with the photograph of their mart Cillin Hill. The front page photograph showed over 600 farmers who attended a special seminar on Profitable Suckling Farming.
Participants sought for National Pyjama Day
Providers of early childcare and education services in Kilkenny are invited to don their “onesies” in support of National Pyjama Day on March 23.
James loses fight for life as Kilkenny mourns his loss
THE communities of Johnstown and Urlingford have been numbed by the death of James”Duff” Tynan from Johnstown yesterday evening. His family and girlfriend Fiona Morrissey were by his side when the life support machine, which was aiding his breathing, was turned off at South Tipperary General Hospital in Clonmel. He was assaulted outside Hayes’s Hotel, Thurles at around 1.30am on Sunday morning and never regained consciousness in what gardai believe was an unprovoked assault.
Funding for safety measures welcomed
FUNDING has been approved to carry out works on a number of dangerous junctions on the Callan bypass.
Diageo ‘should donate site to the people of Kilkenny’
Diageo should donate its St Francis Abbey Brewery site to the city of Kilkenny after brewing operations cease there at the end of 2013, local councillors say.
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Members of Kilkenny County Council claimed training and education allowances totalling €87,114.70 in 2011, according to council figures.
Callan man recovers WWI medal thanks to ‘People letter
A County Kilkenny man has been celebrating the return of a long lost precious part of his family’s heritage.
Kilkenny Archaeological Society AGM
More than usual interest has been generated by this years annual general meeting of Kilkenny Archaeological Society which takes place next Wednesday, February 22nd in Rothe House at 8.00pm. The election of officers but more especially those of the Governing Council have taken on the appearance of a major “changing of the old guard.”
Visitor numbers up at four Kilkenny heritage sites
Visitor numbers at Dunmore Cave, Jerpoint Abbey, Kilkenny Castle and St Mary’s Church, Gowran all increased in 2011, according to official figures.
‘Pure luck’ victim alive
A CIRCUIT court judge said that it was ‘pure luck’ that the victim of a violent assault was alive, when she sentenced the ‘main protaganist’ to two and a half years in prison and suspended the final year.
Young scientists’ pipe dream might be a patented success
Success in this year’s Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition in the RDS in Dublin has led to further opportunities for three Kilkenny College students.
Wind turbine is an ‘exempted development’
A WIND turbine located at a site at The Rower has been deemed by An Bord Pleanála to be an “exempted development,” which could have implications for others installing wind turbines.
Like chalk and cheese
They may be twins, but as Phyllis Lacey and Trish Corr point out, that doesn’t mean they’re identical.
‘Fighting Irish’ set to march on Kilkenny
A 50-MEMBER marching band from the University of Notre Dame, complete with cheerleaders, is set to participate in this year’s St Patrick’s Day festivities in Kilkenny city.
Chinese ‘twinning’ group to visit Kilkenny in April
A DELEGATION from Huqiu, Suzhou, China is set to visit Kilkenny in April to progress the idea of twinning the two cities.
Appalling conditions in St Catherine’s halting site
Jimmy Carty, his wife and seven children, two of whom have spina bifida, live in a damp caravan in the overcrowded St Catherine’s halting site along with a number of horses and dogs on the outskirts of Kilkenny City.
Flood relief at Ballyfoyle Road, Seskin Bridge
Money for flood relief on the Ballyfoyle Road in Kilkenny and at the Seskin Bridge in Lisdowney is included in the latest round of funding for such projects by the Office of Public Works (OPW), according to Deputy John Paul Phelan.
Kilkenny’s air quality can be tracked online
AN air-monitoring station opened in Kilkenny city last month, and hourly updates of the results are now available online.
€720,000 for councillors’ payments and expenses in 2011
Over €720,000 was paid to the 26 members of Kilkenny County Council last year in payments and expenses, according to figures provided by the council.
€50,000 in funding for ‘Medieval Mile’
Fáilte Ireland is giving up to €50,000 towards planning for a “Medieval Mile” in Kilkenny city and has indicated that further money could be made available later this year.
Cyclists raising money for Down Syndrome Ireland
A CYCLING tour to raise money for Down Syndrome Ireland will be rolling through Kilkenny on Saturday.
Victim ‘afraid in his own home’
A SIX-YEAR prison sentence was imposed on a young father who threatened to kill at man at knifepoint in his own home.
Stabbing suspect remains in hospital
A 35-YEAR-OLD man arrested shortly after the fatal stabbing which claimed the life of 21-year Kieran Monaghan remains in custody at St Luke’s Hospital.
Kilkenny/ Carlow health service staff to be down by 131
The Kilkenny/ Carlow area is losing the equivalent of 131 full-time positions in the health service due to early retirements.
Fatal stab victim named
THE VICTIM of a fatal stabbing in a housing estate on the outskirts of the city has been named locally as 21-year-old Kieran Monaghan from Durrow.
Shortall fuming over Castlecomer hospital bed closures
THE decision to reduce bed numbers at Castlecomer District Hospital will have grave consequences for community patients and respite care in north Kilkenny, according to Cllr Maurice Shortall.
Get your soil tested
A VERY informative event on soil fertility was held by Teagasc in Kildalton College last week. Four important steps in achieving and maintaining good soil fertility were explained by Teagasc advisers and researchers.
Rural schools’ fight to keep teachers – and to survive
Rural Ireland is at a crossroads – and at the centre are rural schools.
Kipper would have been proud - Ned Egan
THE launch of the Kipper Foundation to combat rural isolation was huge success over the weekend. There was massive crowd in Power’s of Tullaghlought for the luanch of tbe grouop set up in memory of Kipper Phelan who died tragically last summer. Ann Marie O’Riordan contributed her lovely singing voice and Ann Houlihan of Windgap collected E100 on the street before the event even started. other contributors to the night were Paddy Dermody, John Ryan, Paney Bartley, Seamus Davis, Martin O’Shea and Michael Moroney. So many musicians and so packed that the Dunnes of Kells, Mick O’Shea, and Paddy Foran couldn’t even get to the microphone, more’s the pity.
Councillors vent frustration in the wake of walkout
In the aftermath of four councillors walking out of last month’s Kilkenny Borough Council meeting, members have asked for more frequent updates about various projects around the city and for greater consultation about what should be given priority.
The ghostly visitors at Kilkenny Castle
PROOF that there are spooks of some sort in Kilkenny Castle has come from an impeccable source. An electronic counter in the Parade Tower has recorded visitors to the 13th century part of the fortress during the hours of darkness when the place is completely locked up. The state-of-the-art electronic gadget has recorded an extra 100 people a night and continues to baffle staff and add to the mystery of the out-of-this-world happenings in the castle.
What have a telephone booth, beer keg and a rusty tractor got in common
What have a telephone booth, an empty beer keg, and an iron-wheeled tractor with no tyres got in common?
Councils defend financial record
Kilkenny’s local authorities have hit back against charges that the councils are not managing their finances properly.
Man arrested following Castlecomer robbery
A MAN in his twenties was arrested following a violent robbery in Castlecomer on Friday evening.
Drugs taken in chemist break in
A PHARMACY was broken into on High Street on Monday night and a quantity of drugs taken .
City boost with 220 new jobs
THE city has received a major boost with 220 new jobs to be created by a leading multi-national.
Army barracks number to swell
NUMBERS at Kilkenny Army Barracks are set to soar in the next few weeks. Up to 80 members of the Defence Forces who had been stationed at Kickham Barracks in Clonmel will move to Kilkenny at the end of March when the army base in the Tipperary town closes under the Government’s cost cutting measures. The numbers at James Stephens barracks have been swollen further by the decision to place the directorate of Military Police in the city while the Number 1 Security Company with responsibility for military deployment at Portlaoise prison have been based in James Stephens for some time.
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