Green light for new sports pitch and spectator stand in Kilkenny
Kilkenny County Council have granted planning permission to the board of directors at Kilkenny College
The board of directors at Kilkenny College have been granted planning permission for the construction of a full-size all-weather rugby astro pitch at Kilkenny College, Glendine Road, Kilkenny City.
Permission has also been granted for a training area with floodlighting, perimeter fencing and spectator stand with all associated site works.
According to a cover letter submitted with the original planning application: "The proposed development is located within the existing sports campus of Kilkenny College.
"The area identified for the new pitch is currently occupied by an existing hardstanding running track, which is presently used not only for athletics but also informally for sporting activities including rugby training and practice sessions.
"The site is flanked on both sides by existing grass rugby pitches belonging to Kilkenny College, which form part of the college’s long-established sporting facilities.
"The development therefore represents a logical and appropriate enhancement of the existing sporting infrastructure within the college grounds.
"The inclusion of a covered spectator stand will also provide a comfortable and accessible viewing area for students, staff and visitors attending school sporting events."
Kilkenny County Council decided to grant planning permission, subject to eight conditions, on May 5, 2026.
Amongst the conditions is the demand that "no pitch lights shall be operated past 10.30pm without the express consent of the planning authority" and that "the development works shall be designed and undertaken so as to facilitate the minimisation of waste production."