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Kilkenny Ranked as One of Ireland’s Cleanest Cities in Latest IBAL Survey
Kilkenny has achieved a significant milestone in the latest Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL) survey, being rated as ‘Cleaner than European Norms’ and securing second place out of 40 towns…
Refurbished Lacken Boardwalk Reopens
The Lacken Boardwalk in Kilkenny City has officially reopened, completing the scenic loop from Canal Square to the Dublin Road. Local walkers, runners, and cyclists can now enjoy this enhanced…
Kilkenny – Live, Work, Enjoy Photobook Launched
The new photobook, “Kilkenny – Live, Work, Enjoy,” was launched at the Parade Tower on December 13th. The event saw a large turnout of photographers and poets who contributed to…
Penneys’ Kilkenny Store Transformed with €2 Million Refurbishment
Penneys has unveiled its newly renovated store in the Market Cross Shopping Centre, Kilkenny City, just in time for the Christmas season. The store, which first opened in September 1994,…
Kilkenny’s Lighthouse Studios Wins Oscar-Qualifying Award for Debut Short Film
Lighthouse Studios, based in Kilkenny, has achieved a significant milestone with its debut short film, Póg mo Pigeon. The film won the ‘Best Animated Short’ award at the Academy-Award qualifying Foyle…
Kilkenny Woman Nominated for EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards
Clare Hughes, the owner of CF Pharma and Telenostic Ltd, has been nominated for the prestigious EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Awards. Representing Kilkenny, Clare is a finalist in the…
Abbott Opens New Manufacturing Facility in Kilkenny, Creating 800 Jobs
Abbott, a leading global medical device company, has officially opened a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Kilkenny. This new site is part of a significant €440 million investment in Ireland, which…
Kilkenny County Council launches Green Case Studies as part of International Climate Action Day
Kilkenny County Council was delighted to announce the launch of a series of Green Case Study videos on October 24th to celebrate International Day of Climate Action 2024. The initiative…