Christopher Dunne

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Decision made on Kilkenny solar farm that was appealed to An Bord Pleanála

1 week ago | ireland-live.ie | Christopher Dunne

An Bord Pleanála have granted permission to Lightsource Renewable Energy Ireland Ltd to proceed with the development of a large solar energy farm (on a total site area of c. 103.64ha) within the townlands of Castlegarden / Cloghscregg, near Thomastown, Co Kilkenny. Permission was originally granted by Kilkenny County Council back in 2023 but that decision was later appealed to An Bord Pleanála.
Plans for two new apartment blocks in Kilkenny hit a major roadblock!

1 week ago | ireland-live.ie | Christopher Dunne

Reporter: Christopher Dunne 18 Jun 2025 5:33 PM Email: [email protected]
Plans for two new apartment blocks in Kilkenny hit a major roadblock!

1 week ago | kilkennypeople.ie | Christopher Dunne

Plans submitted to Kilkenny County Council have been appealed to An Bord Pleanála Plans for the development of two apartment blocks at Deansground on the Waterford Road in Kilkenny City have been appealed to An Bord Pleanála. Kilkenny County Council originally granted planning permission for the development to proceed, subject to 23 conditions, on April 23, 2025. READ NEXT: Decision on Kilkenny solar farm that was stuck in planning limbo! The local authority ruled that: “It is considered that...
Decision made on Kilkenny solar farm that was appealed to An Bord Pleanála

1 week ago | kilkennypeople.ie | Christopher Dunne

An Bord Pleanála have granted permission to Lightsource Renewable Energy Ireland Ltd to proceed with the development of a large solar energy farm (on a total site area of c. 103.64ha) within the townlands of Castlegarden / Cloghscregg, near Thomastown, Co Kilkenny. Permission was originally granted by Kilkenny County Council back in 2023 but that decision was later appealed to An Bord Pleanála.
NOTICE: Kilkenny roads are set to close for upcoming much-anticipated rally

1 week ago | kilkennypeople.ie | Christopher Dunne

Kilkenny County Council have received a request from the Carrick-on-Suir Motor Club seeking permission to temporarily close public roads to facilitate the 2025 Ravens Rock Rally Kilkenny County Council have confirmed that they are in receipt of a request from Carrick-on-Suir Motor Club to close to traffic the following public roads in the county to facilitate the Ravens Rock Rally 2025. Notice is given of the intention of Kilkenny County Council to close these roads (below) from 8am to 7.30pm...
Kilkenny cemetery dubbed 'cocaine/heroin express' as new by-laws adopted

1 week ago | kilkennypeople.ie | Christopher Dunne

There was raucous debate in County Hall earlier this week as councillors adopted new by-laws for the 14 cemeteries operated by the local authority across the city and Kilkenny. The implicated cemeteries were previously governed by guidelines, non-binding principles that aimed to provide direction or advice on best practices. The new by-laws, which borrowed heavily from the existing previous guidelines, are legally binding.
PICTURES: Huge crowd gathers in Kilkenny to 'stop the carnage' on notorious N25

1 week ago | kilkennypeople.ie | Christopher Dunne

CLICK '>' OR 'NEXT' FOR NEXT PHOTO (Full write-up below / All pics by Joe Cashin) A massive crowd of almost 500 people gathered in South Kilkenny on Monday to demand immediate safety measures on a stretch of the N25 road that has claimed 12 lives in 20 years — leaving many more injured, bereaved and traumatised. One of the meeting attendees lost her beloved aunt in a road traffic accident at the very entrance to the hotel where the meeting was held.
Kilkenny hurler playing his part in helping community fight against crime

1 week ago | ireland-live.ie | Christopher Dunne

Reporter: Christopher Dunne 18 Jun 2025 1:33 PM Email: [email protected]
Kilkenny hurler playing his part in helping community fight against crime

1 week ago | kilkennypeople.ie | Christopher Dunne

Graignamanagh and Skeoughvosteen residents urged to attend AGM at The Hub alongside Crime Prevention Officer, Eddie Brennan Crime Prevention Officer Eddie Brennan, the former Kilkenny hurler, will attend the upcoming Graignamanagh/Skeoughvosteen Text Alert AGM to support local efforts in tackling crime. The meeting will take place on Monday, June 23 at 8pm at The Hub, Graignamanagh. READ NEXT: 'We're all still in shock' - Kilkenny family left heartbroken after fatal attack Organisers are...
Kilkenny motorists to face diversions as road closure extended

1 week ago | ireland-live.ie | Christopher Dunne

Reporter: Christopher Dunne 17 Jun 2025 5:33 PM Email: [email protected]