Thomastown Town Team

28/04/2024

We're proud of Thomastown! Listen to some of our members being interviewed in KCLR's Pride of the Parish.

https://kclr96fm.com/pride-of-the-parish-thomastown/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3ELz31SQcH00XwIgNSCbD9k4xYnNHxVQ7SXPhRNJ4trfUdmfOypuxs6Sw_aem_ARcCzuo0HbptjcmlXJqX_qIW9Hr2hUaaPygLyovzoV58YMPmJTuBhJbysGjnIvtPdtHh96vlKnmYQCyWP0-6Hw6w

The first episode of Pride Of The Parish brings us to Thomastown and features interviews with people from many of the Kilkenny town’s organisations, including Nina Harden of the Thomastown Community River Trust, who speaks about their role in caring for the weir pool. Pride Of The Parish is funded...

09/01/2024

Folks, this post slipped through the cracks even though we were keeping an eye out :( We'll keep watching next September but just a heads up that anyone with comments on the train schedule you should watch the Iarnód Éireann website in September.

Iarnród Éireann in conjunction with the National Transport Authority is planning to implement timetable alterations from 10th December 2023. The consultation survey is open until Wednesday 27th September 2023.

The company has published details of the proposed schedule, and invites the public to submit feedback in advance of the finalisation of the new timetable.

For information on proposed changes and to give your feedback, follow this link >> https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/train-timetables/Proposed-timetable-changes-from-10th-December-2023

29/06/2023

🏠Vacant Homes Refurbishment Grant Scheme

👉The Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant is a payment you can get if you are turning a vacant house or building into your permanent home or a rental property.

To qualify for the grant, you must:
👉 have proof of ownership or evidence of active negotiations to buy the property (that is, confirmation of engagement from the estate agent or owner of the property) where you are seeking approval in principle for a grant
👉live in the property as your principal private residence or make it available for rent
👉have proof that the property has been vacant for at least 2 years and that it was built up to and including 2007

Kilkenny County Council administers the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant. You can contact the office via email on [email protected] or post your applications to:
Vacant Homes Section
Housing Capital
Kilkenny County Council
John’s Green House
John’s Green,
Kilkenny R95 CX92

For more information and for the application please visit 👇https://kilkennycoco.ie/eng/services/housing/vacant-property-refurbishment-grant-scheme/

KCLR96FM Kilkenny Live Community Radio Kilkenny City Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

14/05/2023

Circular economy is an important aspect of a sustainable and resilient community.

On this week’s episode we hear from: Hilary Dempsey of SETU Carlow on how design and innovation can help the environment. Kieran Comerford of the Local Enterprise Office in Carlow …

12/03/2023

Bike Week 2023🚴

📣Clubs, schools, workplaces, community groups and organisations are invited to apply for funding to organise their own Bike Week event as part of this year's celebration. This is an ideal opportunity to promote cycling and raise awareness of your club/group/organisation in your local community.

👉This application form is for smaller scale events. Apply here: https://forms.office.com/e/DWyzDiy9BL
📞Please contact [email protected] if you wish to organise a large event.

Event examples:
Family Fun Cycles | Cargo Bike Events | Mountain Bike events | Bike Maintenance Workshops | Bike Bops | Safe Cycling Awareness Sessions or Events | Cycling Challenges | Social Spins | Themed Bike Tours

💸Funding Availability:
The maximum amount of funding available per event is €300. Funding for Bike Week events has been secured by Kilkenny County Council from the National Transport Authority. If the applications exceed the funding available, applications for beginner or returning cyclists and those with a community ethos will be prioritised.

The event MUST take place during Bike Week (13th - 21st May 2023), be FREE, should be non-competitive and have a focus on inclusivity and beginners.

🗓️The closing date for receipt of applications is Monday, the 3rd of April.

KCLR96FM Kilkenny Live Community Radio Kilkenny City National Transport Authority Kilkenny PPN

23/02/2023

Thomastown is blessed to be on the Waterford-Dublin line. See the service schedule here below. It can be a handy way to get in and out of Kilkenny for less than €10.

29/10/2022

The Town Team is keen on sustainable transportation. Please fill out this survey to help show your interest in cycle routes around Thomastown and Kilkenny:

CycleConnects: Ireland’s Cycle Network aims to improve sustainable travel by providing the potential for more trips on a safe, accessible and convenient cycling network, connecting more people to more places.

08/08/2022

The Thomastown Town Team will be at the Country Market this Saturday 11-1! Stop by to find out about the Town Plan and share your opinion.