Editorial: Big plans for Kilkenny former mart site can be a game-changer
From the pages of this week's Kilkenny People
Confirmation that planning permission has been granted for a host of new developments at the former mart site in Kilkenny is a big boost.
For too long, the site has been lying empty and unused, despite its prime location at the edge of the city. This new plan can transform into a vibrant area — a mix of much-needed housing, an assisted care unit, and a Tesco store.
It’s not long since Kilkenny was the only county in Ireland without a Tesco; now it looks like we’ll have three. Here’s hoping the development goes as planned, and the site will be brought to its full potential. It should also be said that the resulting increased traffic will require a plan, and again highlights the need for the completion of the ring road.
CLASS OF 2025
With primary schools now officially done and dusted for the summer, for many, the holidays have just begun!
We’re delighted this week to bring you a 16-page supplement, featuring many sixth classes from schools around the county.
It’s a formative moment for these young people as they say goodbye to childhood schools and teachers, and in some cases, friends, before preparing to head off to secondary school in two months’ time. Thanks to all schools who took part and sent in pictures, we hope you enjoy it — and perhaps keep it to look back on in a few years.
LIMERICK FANS
Finally, spare a thought for those poor Limerick supporters who now must go chasing down Iarnród Éireann for refunds on their train tickets on July 20.
As noted in these pages previously (June 13 edition), morning rail services from both Cork and Limerick to Dublin on that day — the day of the All-Ireland final — sold out over a fortnight ago. It showed serious confidence from their supporters, but Dublin’s hurlers had other ideas about that last Sunday. The best laid plans, and so forth...
With Kilkenny to meet old foes Tipperary on July 6, and Dublin now facing Cork, who knows if there’ll be another twist in the tale?