First inter-county Mobility Plan in Ireland is confirmed for Graignamanagh
Future is bright for the community
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The first ever cross-county mobility management plan in the country is to be drawn up for a community on the Kilkenny/ Carlow border.
A joint plan is to be drawn up for Graignamanagh in Kilkenny and Tinnahinch in Carlow - a community on both sides of the River Barrow at Graignamanagh.
Local Councillor Peter ‘Chap’ Cleere has expressed his delight about the new mobility management plan for Graignamanagh which is about to commence in February.
Roadplan Consultant Engineers were appointed in January to conduct the plan on behalf of the local authority.
Kilkenny councillor Cleere appointed Peace Commissioner
Former mayor has received his documents of office
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Local councillor Peter ‘Chap’ Cleere has been appointed a Peace Commissioner for Kilkenny and its adjoining counties by the Minister for Justice and Equality Helen McEntee .
Cllr Cleere, a former Mayor of Kilkenny and former Cathaoirleach of Kilkenny County Council, received his official documents from the Department for the prestigious appointment last week. It is a great honour for me to be appointed peace commissioner for Kilkenny and I’m very happy to take up this new role, said Cllr Cleere. I am looking forward to serving the people of Kilkenny and surrounding counties in this new capacity going forward”
Boost for shoppers as new car park opens in Graignamanagh
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Local Cllr Peter ‘Chap’ Cleere has welcomed the completion of the new car park in Turfmarket which opened on Saturday in Graignamanagh, just in time for the Christmas.
“We have been working on this project for the last number of years so it is great to see this job now completed,” said Cllr Cleere. “Kilkenny County Council were successful with their grant application to the department this year which enabled this job be done.
“I want to commend all of the staff in Kilkenny County Council for a brilliant job. This new 15 space car park will be of huge addition to the town and its users, and the feedback has already been incredibly positive by those who have already used it.”