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Clann Credo – Community Loan Finance Survey

Margaret Whelan2024-02-28T15:00:17+00:00July 15th, 2019|News|

Clann Credo – Community Loan Finance want to find out how they can improve services and better meet the needs of communities across Ireland. You can help us by completing this brief survey - it only takes a few minutes to complete. And you could win €250 you for your favourite charity or community group. Clann Credo is asking its community and partners to take an active part in designing its future by participating in a strategic planning process. We commissioned Moondance Business Consultants to research and obtain feedback on [...]

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Taking Care of Business: Free advice and information for businesses in the Midlands

Margaret Whelan2024-02-28T15:15:12+00:00July 15th, 2019|Events and Training|

When: 2nd October - 2nd October 2019 Where: Sheraton Hotel, Gleeson Street, Athlone, Co. Westmeath More than 25 State bodies and services will be available to offer free expert advice and information to SMEs, start-ups and entrepreneurs. Taking Care of Business is a free one-stop-shop event taking place on Wednesday, October 2, in the Sheraton Hotel, Gleeson Street, Athlone. The event runs from 8.15am to 1.30pm. Register, free of charge, now at www.takingcareofbusiness.ie. This Government of Ireland initiative is organised by the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation in conjunction with the [...]

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Kilkenny Tidy Towns Forum

Margaret Whelan2024-02-28T15:00:31+00:00July 12th, 2019|Events and Training|

Kilkenny Tidy Towns Forum Kilkenny County Council will hold the second Tidy Towns Forum for 2019 on Thursday 25th July at 6.30 p.m. in B.o.I Workbench, Bank of Ireland, Parliament Street, Kilkenny. Representatives from existing and newly formed Tidy Towns Groups are invited to attend. The forum will include guest speakers followed by open floor discussions between participants. The Forum is also an opportunity for Tidy Towns Groups to engage with each other. R.S.V.P to or contact 056-7794470 by Friday 19th July, 2019. Kilkenny County Council looks forward [...]

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Demolition of the Maturation Building on the former Smithwicks Brewery site

Margaret Whelan2024-02-28T15:00:36+00:00July 10th, 2019|News|

Planning and Development Act 2000 - 2018 Planning and Development Regulations 2001 - 2018 NOTICE OF PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT BY A LOCAL AUTHORITY Demolition of the Maturation Building on the former Smithwicks Brewery site (Abbey Quarter) in the townland of Gardens, Kilkenny. In accordance with Part 8, Article 81, of the above regulations, Kilkenny County Council hereby gives notice of its intention to demolish the maturation building on the former Smithwicks Brewery site. The proposed development will consist of the demolition of the single storey concrete framed building (approx. 1,000m2) which [...]

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Public Consultation on the Draft Agriculture,Forest and Seafood Climate Change Sectoral Adaptation Plan.

Margaret Whelan2024-02-28T15:00:42+00:00July 3rd, 2019|News|

Mr. Michael Creed T.D., Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine invites submissions, observations and comments on the Draft Agriculture, Forest and Seafood Climate Change Sectoral Adaptation Plan. This Plan is mandated by the Government’s National Adaptation Framework. Adaptation is about managing the unavoidable impacts of climate change. This Draft Sectoral Adaptation Plan for the agriculture, forest and seafood sectors presents an assessment of climate risks to these sectors and describes key adaptive measures. Why we are launching this consultation? The objective of this public consultation is to invite all [...]

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Public Consultation on a review of measures relating to the control of dogs in Ireland

Margaret Whelan2024-02-28T15:01:01+00:00July 3rd, 2019|News|

Mr Sean Canney, T.D. Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development invites submissions, observations and comments on the Review of Measures relating to the Control of Dogs in Ireland. Only matters relating to dog control that come under Minister Canney’s area of responsibility and as outlined in the consultation document are being considered in this review. Other matters such as animal welfare, welfare of greyhounds, exporting of dogs and other animals etc. that come under the remit of the Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine [...]

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Biorefinery Glas: Farm Bioeconomy Demonstration Day

Margaret Whelan2024-02-28T15:01:11+00:00July 2nd, 2019|Events and Training|

On Thursday 11th July 2019, the Biorefinery Glas EIPAgri Operational Group in collaboration with Teagasc will host a free small-scale biorefinery field demonstration event at Shinagh farm in Bandon, Ireland. Funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine through the 2014- 2020 Rural Development Programme, Biorefinery Glas is among the worlds first small-scale biorefinery demonstration projects and and is working with Carbery farmers to demonstrate an opportunity for farmer diversification into the circular bioeconomy. Over a twoyear period the project will use a multi-product biorefinery to improve protein [...]

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Coach Outing to Fethard

Margaret Whelan2019-07-02T13:20:41+01:00July 2nd, 2019|Events and Training|

Kilkenny Archaeological Society has organised a coach outing to Fethard and area, Co. Tipperary on Saturday 13th July from 9.30am -7pm. The coach departs Dean Street at 10am. Cost: €50 includes morning tea, lunch and all admissions/tours. Booking required. Further details http://kilkennyarchaeologicalsociety.ie/

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William Marshall Pop Up Talks & Tour Series

Margaret Whelan2019-07-02T13:19:41+01:00July 2nd, 2019|Events and Training|

The OPW, Kilkenny Castle, will host a free pop up talk titled From my lips to God’s ear, on Monday 8th July from 1.15 – 1.45pm in the Parade Tower. The influence of William Marshall on monastic settlements in Ireland will be explored. Free event. No booking required. Contact 056 7704105 or for more information.

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The Battle of Carrickshock Talk

Margaret Whelan2019-07-02T13:18:46+01:00July 2nd, 2019|Events and Training|

As part of their anniversary celebrations and the Decade of Commemorations, the Home Rule Club will host a talk titled The Battle of Carrickshock 1831: Prelude to 1916, by Maynooth lecturer Jim McAuley, on Wednesday 17th July @ 8.30pm in the Home Rule Club, on the Kilkenny popular revolt with personal footnotes from 8 times All Ireland medal winner Richie Power. Admission: €5 (includes refreshments). All are welcome

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