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The Castlecomer Plateau
23 The Castlecomer plateau By T. P. Lyng, N.T. HE Castlecomer Plateau is the tableland that is the watershed between the rivers Nore and Barrow. Owing T to the erosion of carboniferous deposits by the Nore and Barrow the Castlecomer highland coincides with the Castle comer or Leinster Coalfield. Down through the ages this highland has been variously known as Gower Laighean (Gabhair Laighean), Slieve Margy (Sliabh mBairrche), Slieve Comer (Sliabh Crumair). Most of it was included within the ancient cantred of Odogh (Ui Duach) later called Ui Broanain. The Normans attempted to convert this cantred into a barony called Bargy from the old tribal name Ui Bairrche. It was, however, difficult territory and the Barony of Bargy never became a reality. The English labelled it the Barony of Odogh but this highland territory continued to be march lands. Such lands were officially termed “ Fasach ” at the close of the 15th century and so the greater part of the Castle comer Plateau became known as the Barony of Fassadinan i.e. Fasach Deighnin, which is translated the “ wi lderness of the river Dinan ” but which officially meant “ the march land of the Dinan.” This no-man’s land that surrounds and hedges in the basin of the Dinan has always been a boundary land. To-day it is the boundary land between counties Kil kenny, Carlow and Laois and between the dioceses of Ossory, Kildare and Leighlin. The Plateau is divided in half by the Dinan-Deen river which flows South-West from Wolfhill to Ardaloo. The rim of the Plateau is a chain of hills averag ing 1,000 ft. -
2016 Calendar
Acknowledgements The Heritage Office of Kilkenny County Council would like to extend their thanks to all of those who contributed to this calendar including Carrig Building Fabric Consultants, Pat Moore Photography and also the Local Studies Section of Kilkenny County Library Service for their research assistance. The following listing acknowledges, where known, those who have commissioned or designed the plaques and monuments: Old Bennettsbridge Village Creamery, commissioned by Patsy O’Brien. 1798 Memorial, commissioned by The Rower 1798 Committee; artist O’Donald family. Peg Washington’s Lane, part of the Graiguenamanagh Heritage Trail, commissioned by the Graiguenamanagh Historical Society. St. Moling’s Statue, commissioned by the people of Mullinakill; artist Patrick Malone, Cumann Luthchleas Gael, Derrylackey. Callan Tom Lyng Memorial, commissioned by the family of Tom Lyng; artist Aileen Anne Brannigan, plinth by Paddy Dowling and Rory Delaney. James Hoban Memorial, commissioned by the Spirit of Place/Spirit of Design Program; artist Architecture Students of The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC. This project is an action of the Kilkenny Heritage Plan. It was produced by the Heritage Office of Kilkenny County Council, and part funded by the Heritage Council under the County Heritage Grant Scheme. Kilkenny Signs and Stories Calendar 2016 A selection of memorials, plaques and signs in County Kilkenny Memorials and plaques are an often overlooked part Kilkenny County Council, Johns Green House, Johns of our cultural heritage. They identify and honour Green, Kilkenny. Email: dearbhala.ledwidge@ people, historic events and heritage landmarks of kilkennycoco.ie Tel: 056-7794925. the county. The Heritage Office of Kilkenny County Council has begun a project to record, photograph We would like to extend our thanks to all those who and map all of these plaques and memorials. -
Intention-Temporary Closure of Roads-Castlecomer Municipal District.Pdf
Kilkenny County Council Section 75 of the Roads Act 1993 TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF ROADS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the Intention of Kilkenny County Council to close to public traffic the following roads in the Castlecomer Municipal District for the purpose of carrying out road resurfacing works and drainage works within the period Wednesday 4th April & Friday 30th November 2018. Local residents will be notified in advance of road closures, local diversions will be in place and local access will be provided. Advance Notification signs will be erected on site. Roads will be closed for the duration of works only. Road Location of Roadworks Number Alternative route Coole, Ballyragget R 432 Via N 77, R639 and roads in Co. Laois, Durrow and Ballynakill Bohercrussia Street , LS 5000 Freshford Via R693 Kilrush and Ballylarkin Old Ballyragget Road, Finnan LS 5852 Via R 694, Seven Cross Roads Swiftsheath to Shanganny LS 5863 Via LS 5859, LP 1820, Kilmacar, Conahy & Jenkinstown Ballybeagh to Gortnagap LS 5021 Via LP 1005, LP 1006, LP 1008, LS 5020 & LS 5022, Lisnalea, Canvarstown, Gortnagap Kilbraghan to Tipperary Co. LS 5031 Via LS 5032, R 695, R 691, Red Bounds House, Killaloe Rathbane to Laois Co. LS 5808 Via LS 5801, LS 5803, LS 5804, Bounds R 435, LP 1801, Whiteswall, Horse & Jockey Junction and Galmoy Duninga, Paulstown LP 2626 Via R 702 and R 448, Goresbridge & Gowran or Via LP 2639 & R 448, Royal Oak, Co. Carlow and Paulstown Flagmount South R 712 Via R 702 and R 448, Clara, Gowran & Paulstown Coolcullen LS 5880 Via LS 5885, LP 1849 & LP 1850, -
Route 817 Kilkenny - Castlecomer - Athy - Kilcullen - Naas - Dublin City
Route 817 Kilkenny - Castlecomer - Athy - Kilcullen - Naas - Dublin City DAILY M-F Kilkenny Ormond House, Ormond Road 10:30 xxxx Castlecomer Church, Kilkenny Street 10:50 13:20 Moneenroe Railyard Junction 10:54 13:24 Crettyard Northbound 10:55 13:25 Newtown Cross Opp Flemings Pub 11:00 13:30 Ballylynan Cross Jct Village Estate 11:05 13:35 Athy C Bar Leinster Street 11:15 13:45 Kilmead CMC Energy 11:21 13:51 Ballyshannon Kildare Eastbound 11:28 13:58 Kilcullen Opp Frasers Garage 11:35 14:05 Kilcullen Lui Nia Greine 11:37 14:07 Carnalway Northbound 11:40 14:10 Two Mile House Northbound 11:43 14:13 Kilashee Opp. Kilashee Hotel 11:45 14:15 Naas Hospital Ballymore Road 11:50 14:20 Naas Post Office 11:55 14:25 Connect to BE Route 126 in Naas Newlands Cross Northbound 12:20 xxxx Dublin Heuston Heuston Station 12:40 xxxx Dublin City Eden Quay 12:50 15:35 Arrival time at O'Connell Bridge DAILY Mondays to Sundays including Bank Holidays M-F Mondays to Fridays excluding Bank Holidays Route 817 Dublin City - Naas - Kilcullen - Athy - Castlecomer - Kilkenny M-F DAILY Dublin City Georges Quay 09:30 BE Route 126 Connolly Luas Stop 16:00 Dublin City Halfpenny Bridge xxxx 16:05 Dublin Heuston Heuston Station xxxx 16:10 Newlands Cross Southbound xxxx 16:30 Naas Opp. Post Office 10:40 Connection from Dublin 16:55 Naas Hospital Ballymore Road 10:45 17:00 Kilashee Kilashee Hotel 10:50 17:05 Two Mile House Southbound 10:52 17:07 Carnalway Southbound 10:55 17:10 Kilcullen Opp. -
Durrow Convent Public Water Supply
County Kilkenny Groundwater Protection Scheme Volume II: Source Protection Zones and Groundwater Quality July 2002 Dunmore Cave, County Kilkenny (photograph Terence P. Dunne) Tom Gunning, B.E., C.Eng., F.I.E.I. Ruth Buckley and Vincent Fitzsimons Director of Services Groundwater Section Kilkenny County Council Geological Survey of Ireland County Hall Beggars Bush Kilkenny Haddington Road Dublin 4 County Kilkenny Groundwater Protection Scheme Authors Ruth Buckley, Groundwater Section, Geological Survey of Ireland Vincent Fitzsimons, Groundwater Section, Geological Survey of Ireland with contributions by: Susan Hegarty, Quaternary Section Geological Survey of Ireland Cecilia Gately, Groundwater Section Geological Survey of Ireland Subsoils mapped by: Susan Hegarty, Quaternary Section, Geological Survey of Ireland Supervision: Willie Warren, Quaternary Section, Geological Survey of Ireland in collaboration with: Kilkenny County Council County Kilkenny Groundwater Protection Scheme – Volume II Table of Contents Sections 1 to 6 are contained within Volume I. They comprise an overall introduction, classifications of aquifers and vulnerability, and overall conclusions. 7. GROUNDWATER QUALITY ................................................................................................................... 4 7.1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................... 4 7.2 SCOPE ........................................................................................................................................................ -
File Number Kilkenny County Council P L a N N I N G a P P L I C a T I O N S Planning Applications Received from 11/03/07 to 17
DATE : 22/03/2007 KILKENNY COUNTY COUNCIL TIME : 09:04:46 PAGE : 1 P L A N N I N G A P P L I C A T I O N S PLANNING APPLICATIONS RECEIVED FROM 11/03/07 TO 17/03/07 FILE APPLICANTS NAME APP. DATE DEVELOPMENT DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION EIS PROT. IPC WASTE NUMBER AND ADDRESS TYPE RECEIVED RECD. STRU LIC. LIC. 07/443 Paul Quealy & Jillian Burke P 12/03/2007 to build conservatory to side of dwelling house on Donaghmore Upper land Johnstown Donaghmore Upper Co. Kilkenny Johnstown Co. Kilkenny 07/444 Louise Doyle P 12/03/2007 to erect a two storey dwelling with detached garage C/o Julianne Walsh and associated site works Corluddy Corluddy Mooncoin Mooncoin Co. Kilkenny Co. Kilkenny 07/445 Jimmy Dunphy P 12/03/2007 to construct a new agricultural livestock shed Tubbrid consisting of a cubicle shed with slatted tanks, calving Mooncoin pens and concrete silage base with dungstead and Co. Kilkenny associated site works Tubbrid Mooncoin Co. Kilkenny 07/446 Martin Brennan P 12/03/2007 for extension to existing cubicle house consisting of a Kellymount roofed slatted tank easi-feed Paulstown Kellymount Co. Kilkenny Paulstown Co. Kilkenny DATE : 22/03/2007 KILKENNY COUNTY COUNCIL TIME : 09:04:46 PAGE : 2 P L A N N I N G A P P L I C A T I O N S PLANNING APPLICATIONS RECEIVED FROM 11/03/07 TO 17/03/07 FILE APPLICANTS NAME APP. DATE DEVELOPMENT DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION EIS PROT. IPC WASTE NUMBER AND ADDRESS TYPE RECEIVED RECD. -
R713/R448 Knocktopher to Ballyhale Footpath
19101-01-002 R713/R448 Knocktopher to Ballyhale Footpath Part 8 of Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (As Amended) Report on the Nature, Extent and Principal Features of the Proposed Development for Kilkenny County Council 7, Ormonde Road Kilkenny Tel: 056 7795800 January 2020 - Rev B TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION & NEED FOR SCHEME .............................................................. 1 2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION ....................................................................................... 2 3. PLANNING CONTEXT ............................................................................................ 3 4. CONSTRUCTION MITIGATION MEASURES ......................................................... 4 5. PART 8 PUBLIC CONSULTATION ......................................................................... 5 APPENDIX A - DRAWINGS ........................................................................................... 6 Kilkenny Co Co R713/R448 Knocktopher to Ballyhale Footpath Roadplan 1. INTRODUCTION & NEED FOR SCHEME The villages of Knocktopher and Ballyhale in south Kilkenny are linked by the R713 Regional Road. However, there is an absence of a continuous pedestrian linkage between the two villages. Presently there are footpaths extending south from Knocktopher and north from Ballyhale. These footpaths were constructed over a number of phases with the most recent in 2010. There is a gap of approximately 858m between the extremities of both these footpaths. Figure 1.1 - Location Map Completing this section of -
3588 Cultural Heritage Final 20081111
Environmental Impact Statement – Extension to Existing Quarry (OpenCast Mine) Roadstone Provinces Ltd. Dunbell Big Td., Maddockstown, Bennettsbridge, Co. Kilkenny (Section 261 Quarry Ref. QY2) SECTION 3.9 – Cultural Heritage CONTENTS 3.9.1. INTRODUCTION i. Outline of scope of works General The Development ii. Project team iii. Consultations 3.9.2. BASELINE ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY i. Outline of the baseline study ii. Baseline study methodology iii. Field Inspection 3.9.3. RECEIVING ENVIRONMENT, HISTORICAL & ARCHAEOLOGICAL LANDSCAPE i. The Landscape ii. Historical Background 3.9.4. BUILDINGS 3.9.5. ARCHAEOLOGY i. Archaeological Assessment ii. Field Inspection 3.9.6. ASSESSMENT OF POTENTIAL For inspection IMPACTS purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. i. Direct Impacts ii. Indirect Impacts iii. Interaction with Other Impacts iv. ‘Do Nothing Scenario’ v. ‘Worst Case Impact’ 3.9.7. RECOMMENDATIONS i. Direct Impacts ii. Indirect Impacts 3.9.8. BIBLIOGRAPHY APPENDICES Appendix 3.9.1 SITES ENTERED IN THE RECORD OF MONUMENTS AND PLACES 3588/EIS/cm November 2008 Section 3.9 – Page 1 EPA Export 20-10-2017:03:35:38 Environmental Impact Statement – Extension to Existing Quarry (OpenCast Mine) Roadstone Provinces Ltd. Dunbell Big Td., Maddockstown, Bennettsbridge, Co. Kilkenny (Section 261 Quarry Ref. QY2) 3.9.1. INTRODUCTION i Outline of Scope of Works General This report, prepared on behalf of Roadstone Provinces, has been undertaken to assess the impacts on the cultural heritage of the development of quarrying on c15.3 hectares of land in the townland of Dunbell Big, Co. Kilkenny (see Fig. 3.9.1). A wide variety of paper, cartographic, photographic and archival sources was consulted. -
South Eastern CFRAM Study HA15 Hydraulics Report Thomastown
South Eastern CFRAM Study HA15 Hydraulics Report - DRAFT FINAL South Eastern CFRAM Study HA15 Hydraulics Report Thomastown Model Client OPW Project Title South Eastern CFRAM Study Document Title IBE0601Rp0015_HA15 Hydraulics Report Model Name Thomastown Rev. Status Author(s) Modeller Reviewed by Approved By Office of Origin Issue Date D01 Draft T. Carberry L. Howe I Bentley G. Glasgow Limerick/Belfast 14/04/2014 L. Howe / L. Howe / Draft F01 K. Smart G. Glasgow Belfast 19.12.2014 Final R. R. Clements Clements L. Howe / L. Howe / Draft F02 K. Smart G. Glasgow Belfast 13/08/2015 Final R. R. Clements Clements IBE0601Rp0015 Rev F02 South Eastern CFRAM Study HA15 Hydraulics Report - DRAFT FINAL Table of Reference Reports Relevant Report Issue Date Report Reference Section South Eastern CFRAM November Study Flood Risk IBE0601 Rp0001_Flood Risk Review_F01 3.3.13 2011 Review South Eastern CFRAM IBE0601Rp0008_HA 15 Inception Study Inception Report July 2012 4.3.2 Report_F02 UoM15 South Eastern CFRAM October IBE0601Rp0010_HA15_Hydrology Study Hydrology Report 4.7 2013 Report_F01 UoM15 South Eastern CFRAM January IBE0601Rp0016_South Eastern CFRAMS Study HA11-17 SC4 1.1 2014 Survey Contract Report_F01 Survey Contract Report 4 Hydraulic Model Details.................................................................................................................... 1 4.8 thomastown model .................................................................................................................. 1 4.8.1 General Hydraulic Model Information ................................................................................. -
The War of Independence in County Kilkenny: Conflict, Politics and People
The War of Independence in County Kilkenny: Conflict, Politics and People Eoin Swithin Walsh B.A. University College Dublin College of Arts and Celtic Studies This dissertation is submitted in part fulfilment of the Master of Arts in History July 2015 Head of School: Dr Tadhg Ó hAnnracháin Supervisor of Research: Professor Diarmaid Ferriter P a g e | 2 Abstract The array of publications relating to the Irish War of Independence (1919-1921) has, generally speaking, neglected the contributions of less active counties. As a consequence, the histories of these counties regarding this important period have sometimes been forgotten. With the recent introduction of new source material, it is now an opportune time to explore the contributions of the less active counties, to present a more layered view of this important period of Irish history. County Kilkenny is one such example of these overlooked counties, a circumstance this dissertation seeks to rectify. To gain a sense of the contemporary perspective, the first two decades of the twentieth century in Kilkenny will be investigated. Significant events that occurred in the county during the period, including the Royal Visit of 1904 and the 1917 Kilkenny City By-Election, will be examined. Kilkenny’s IRA Military campaign during the War of Independence will be inspected in detail, highlighting the major confrontations with Crown Forces, while also appraising the corresponding successes and failures throughout the county. The Kilkenny Republican efforts to instigate a ‘counter-state’ to subvert British Government authority will be analysed. In the political sphere, this will focus on the role of Local Government, while the administration of the Republican Courts and the Republican Police Force will also be examined. -
File Number Date : 16/04/2007 Kilkenny County Council
DATE : 16/04/2007 KILKENNY COUNTY COUNCIL TIME : 15:04:15 PAGE : 1 P L A N N I N G A P P L I C A T I O N S FURTHER INFORMATION RECEIVED/VALIDATED APPLICATIONS FROM 01/04/2007 TO 07/04/2007 FILE APPLICANTS NAME APP. DATE DATE NUMBER AND ADDRESS TYPE INVALID RECEIVED DEVELOPMENT DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION 05/1079 Benen McDonagh P 03/04/2007 F for a two storey dwelling house Templeorum Curraghmore Piltown Owning County Kilkenny Piltown County Kilkenny 06/237 Barry Murphy & Keara O'Dwyer P 03/04/2007 F for the construction of a two storey dormer dwelling, septic tank, Scogh new entrance and associated site works County Kilkenny Baunfree Carrick-On-Suir County Kilkenny 06/1370 Bridget Sheehan P 03/04/2007 F to erect a dormer dwelling house, proprietary treatment system and Knockmhuire percolation area, well, entrance and associated site works Stoneyford Stonecarthy East Co. Kilkenny Stoneyford Co. Kilkenny DATE : 16/04/2007 KILKENNY COUNTY COUNCIL TIME : 15:04:15 PAGE : 2 P L A N N I N G A P P L I C A T I O N S FURTHER INFORMATION RECEIVED/VALIDATED APPLICATIONS FROM 01/04/2007 TO 07/04/2007 FILE APPLICANTS NAME APP. DATE DATE NUMBER AND ADDRESS TYPE INVALID RECEIVED DEVELOPMENT DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION 06/1432 Kilkenny Block Co. Ltd P 05/04/2007 F for development which will consist of limestone quarry, including A. Troyswood Extraction of limestone to a level of 75m OD using conventional Freshford Road blasting techniques, B. -
Minutes of Kilkenny County Council Meeting Held on 15Th July, 2013
Minutes of Kilkenny County Council Meeting held on 15th July, 2013 Chair: Cllr. P. Dunphy Councillors: Cllrs. P. Millea, M. Shortall, J. Brennan, C. Connery, J. Coonan, M. Fitzpatrick, P. Cuddihy, M. Noonan, A. McGuinness, M. Doran, W. Ireland, T. Maher, P. Crowley, T. Prendergast, M. O’ Brien, S. Treacy, C. Long, T. Breathnach, A.M. Irish, E. Aylward, F. Doherty. In attendance: J. Crockett, J. Mulholland, J. McCormack, B. Mernagh, D. McDonnell, D. Ledwidge and A.M. Walsh. Apologies: Cllrs. M. H. Cavanagh, D. Fitzgerald and J. Moran Cllr. P. Dunphy opened the monthly meeting at 4.00p.m. It was proposed by Cllr. T. Maher, Seconded by Cllr. P. Cuddihy:- “That the monthly meeting be adjourned until all the items on the joint meeting has been discussed. This was agreed by the Council, The meeting commenced at 4.45p.m. 1. Confirmation of Minutes - Dearbhú Miontuairiscí: (a) Minutes of Ordinary Meeting of Kilkenny County Council held on Friday 21st June, 2013. Proposed by Cllr. M. O’ Brien, Seconded by Cllr. T. Maher and agreed:- “That the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Kilkenny County Council held on the 21st June, 2013 as circulated with the agenda be and are hereby approved.” (b) Minutes of SPC 4- Housing & Social Strategic Policy Committee Meeting held on 28th May, 2013. Proposed by Cllr. C. Long, Seconded by Cllr. J. Brennan and agreed:- “That the minutes of SPC 4 Meeting held on 28th May, 2013 as circulated with the agenda be and are hereby approved”. (c) Minutes of Callan Electoral Area Meeting held on 12th June, 2013.