€27,000 to repair busy pedestrian access to Kilkenny ring road
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Mayor John Coonan has welcomed the approval of funding for remedial works to the pedestrian steps from Ballyfoyle Road onto the Kilkenny City ring road.
€27,000 has been allocated for necessary repairs and upgrading works to the steps, which are a busy pedestrian route.
Mayor Coonan said: This pedestrian access has very significant daily use and serves access to and from several routes, including Cnoc Baun, Glendine Woods, Glendine Heights, Glendine Court, Kilkenny Golf Club, Kilkenny College and the Model School back to the Castlecomer Road. Following representations I have received and concerns I raised at the April meeting of the Kilkenny City municipal meeting regarding the ongoing deterioration over the years of this widely and regularly used pedestrian access, I am delighted to have received confirmation from Ian Gardener, senior area engineer in Kilkenny County Council that f
Young Kilkenny woman champions environmentalism, social inclusion and community
Ebony Masuku and Mayor John Coonan PICTURE: Vicky Comerford
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A young Kilkenny woman has been commended for the example and leadership she has given to her local community by ensuring that it remains litter-free, despite recent setbacks.
Ebony Masuku was part of the original Newpark Close Junior Litter Warden Group, established in 2012 by Frank Cody and Nora Webster.
The experience of working with the Group served as an integral part of her personal development in her formative years. Without fail, every Saturday we were out picking up rubbish around Newpark Close.
‘Bag it, Bin it’ - Kilkenny combines with other councils to combat dog fouling
Council s environment section has seen a notable increase in dog fouling related complaints
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Emma Coonan, Mayor John Coonan, Bernadette Moloney (environmental awareness officer), Phoebe McGuinness, Cathaoirleach Andrew McGuinness and Jack McGuinness PICTURE: Vicky Comerford );
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Kilkenny County Council have combined forces with neighbouring local authorities to tackle the issue of dog fouling.
A 12-month campaign was launched last week promoting the simple message ‘Bag it, Bin it’. Dog walkers who fail to clean up after their dog are creating a potential health hazard. The campaign will address health implications and a host of other social issues which are generated when dog walkers fail to clean up after their pet.