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'This year is different' - Irish landmarks to light up blue and yellow for Paddy's Day

Irish landmarks will be lighting up with the colours of the Ukrainian flag this St Patrick's Day. The Office of Public Works (OPW) today (Wednesday March 16) announced the change from the typical green Ireland is known for to blue and yellow to ...

16 Mar 2022 at 15:30

Kilkenny City

Complaint alleges schoolchildren witnessed sexual activity at Kilkenny park

An official complaint made to the Office of Public Works (OPW) claiming that schoolchildren were exposed to a couple having sex on the grounds of Kilkenny Castle was revealed yesterday. The complaint was made by a teacher who claimed that ...

04 Apr 2022 at 15:09

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Dunmore Caves in Kilkenny to remain closed until 2023

One of Kilkenny’s most popular tourist attractions remains closed for over two years with no plans to re-open the site until early next year. Dunmore Caves is one of the jewels in Kilkenny’s tourism offering with up to 40,000 annual ...

31 Aug 2022 at 10:30

Local News

Up to 250 'high value' civil service jobs to be created for capital projects

Up to 250 high value civil and structural engineering roles are to be created across Ireland to deliver essential capital projects for Government. It has been announced that the Office of Public Works (OPW) are recruiting up to 250 ...

15 Sept 2022 at 10:36

National News

'I am to die for Ireland' - New exhibition marks 100 years since first Civil War executions

The centenary of the first executions of the Irish Civil War is being marked in a new exhibition. Four young working class men - Peter Casidy, James Fisher, John Gaffney and Richard Twohig - were executed in one of the yards of ...

17 Nov 2022 at 14:35

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23 Dec 2022 at 15:41

Local News

Permission granted for huge array of new building works and upgrades at Kilkenny Castle

Kilkenny Castle have plans afoot that include the construction of a permanent outdoor archaeological display, a universally accessible lift and toilet facilities, new roof structures and extensive landscaping and ...

16 Aug 2021 at 12:45

National News

Pilot programme to promote knowledge of biodiversity on building sites launched

A pilot course aimed at public sector staff and contractors working in sensitive environments, including building sites, to develop knowledge of nature and biodiversity conservation has been launched. The new ...

17 May 2023 at 16:45

Kilkenny City

Kilkenny Castle is the most popular paid visitor attraction run by the OPW in Ireland

Kilkenny Castle has soared past some incredible competition to take the title of the most popular paid visitor attraction managed by the Office of Public Works (OPW) in Ireland. The iconic local landmark ...

28 Apr 2023 at 14:21

Callan

Homes, businesses will flood - Callan river works deemed 'not cost viable'

Widespread disappointment in Callan has met the news that silt islands in the King’s River will not be cleared - and that properties along the river will continue to flood. A study by consultants has ...

12 May 2023 at 12:52

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OPW re-opens heritage sites in Kilkenny for the summer season

All over Kilkenny, doors are opening. But which one will you step through? Locals and visitors alike are invited to 'step into our story' as a number of the national landmarks across Kilkenny that ...

28 Mar 2023 at 17:59

Your community

OPW re-opens heritage sites in Kilkenny for the summer season

All over Kilkenny, doors are opening. But which one will you step through? Locals and visitors alike are invited to 'step into our story' as a number of the national landmarks across Kilkenny ...

04 Apr 2023 at 19:36

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