North Kilkenny landmarks face risk of imminent collapse , says local councillor
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Cllr Mary Hilda Cavanagh told councillors at today s virtual meeting of Castlecomer Municipal District council that two of North Kilkenny s most iconic historical landmarks are facing the risk of imminent collapse .
Grangefertagh Round Tower and Clomantagh Castle were the sites cited by the Fine Gael councillor. We have one of the best round tower structures in Ireland located in Grangefertagh and it needs to be addressed, she said.
Kilkenny County Council Representative Martin Prendiville told councillors that he would raise the issue of Grangefertagh Round Tower with the Office of Public Works (OPW) and likewise will seek contact with the owners of the Clomantagh site.
Plans for new Urlingford fire station to go on public display
Two-bay station with a training yard, lecture room and staff facilities, and specific training installations
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Plans for a state-of-the-art new fire station for Urlingford are set to go on display for public consultation over the coming weeks.
The proposed new site is adjacent to Urlingford Garda Station and across the road from the existing station. At the February meeting of Kilkenny County Council, Chief Fire Officer John Collins outlined the plans to develop the new fire station.
The new design is to incorporate a two-bay station with a training yard, lecture room and staff facilities, specific training installations include a drill tower, an underground water tank and a breathing apparatus compressor room. The project received €1.7 million funding as part of the national investment plan.