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Céide Fields funding
There was a boost for the Céide Fields last Friday with the announcement that €100,000 is to be spent upgrading the visual displays at the historic site.
Last orders — Kilkenny brewery to close next year after 300-year history
Kilkenny’s Smithwicks Brewery is to cease all operations and close completely by Christmas of 2013 – with the loss of 44 local jobs, drinks giant Diageo confirmed yesterday (Thursday).
Deer oh deer — local Christmas tree park opens
Start your own Christmas tradition with the newly opened Christmas tree depot and its neighbouring herd of deer.
Closh site gets green light for skate park
Plans for a long mooted skate park in Kilkenny city are finally taking shape with the Closh site now confirmed and proposals at the design stage.
Easier access to Burrishoole Abbey needs to be considered
The widening of the bridge at Burrishoole Abbey was recommended by Councillor Frank Chambers in a notice of motion which he discussed at Monday’s Westport area electoral meeting.
World Heritage status on cards for Clonmacnoise
Athlone could soon have a World Heritage Site right on its doorstep, if the historic site of Clonmacnoise is successful in its bid for the prestigious award.
Clonmacnoise ascends to world stage
One of the finest examples of “Saints and Scholars” Ireland – the Clonmacnoise ruins just outside Ballinahown – could soon be viewed in the same light as Stonehenge, Macchu Pichu or the Pyramids of Giza, it was revealed in a presentation to Westmeath County Council this week (May 25).
