Local Notes: New houses, rounders, cemetery mass and summer camps
The new homes will be available in the Ferrybank area under the Affordable Purchase Scheme
Interesting planning application from Hopcast Limited for the development at the North Quays, Dock Road, Ferrybank.
The development will consist of a mixed-use development which will be the first phase of the development of the SDZ lands. The Phase 1 development includes 9 blocks, with a total gross floor area (64,953sqm including under croft and basement car parks (4,374sqm). The development involves construction of a platform which establishes new ground/ street formation level that will connect to the Sustainable Transport Bridge (by Waterford City and County Council) at the Central Plaza.
Provision is made for a pedestrian connection from Central Plaza to Dock Road via the approved pedestrian bridge. A new riverside promenade / cycleway (part of Greenway) is also proposed between the Sustainable Transport Bridge and the eastern access to the site. Also in, 16.7 acres at Mount Misery were sold to Hopcast Limited of Dublin for €5.1 million.
The Ferrybank 'Mothers & Others' are thrilled to announce the establishment of a GAA Rounders Club. The inaugural training session is scheduled for Tuesday, June 25, at 7 pm.
Rounders is a fantastic social sport that provides a fun and enjoyable environment, open to everyone aged 21 and over. For more information, please contact Margaret at 085 8450276 or Áine at 087 2926861. Rounders is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams. This striking and fielding sport, once popular in schools, involves hitting a small, hard, leather-cased ball with a bat (hurley). Players score by running around four bases on the field. Join us and experience the joy of this exciting game.
Kilkenny County Council, in collaboration with Whitebox Property Group and the Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage, is excited to announce the launch of Affordable Homes at Abbey Meadows, Ferrybank, next to Ross Abbey Retail Park (Mr. Price/Tesco Express).
Under the Local Authority Affordable Purchase Scheme, 14 homes will be available for purchase at prices below market value. This initiative is supported by the Affordable Housing Act 2021 and associated Affordable Housing Regulations. These homes are primarily intended for first-time buyers who do not currently own or have a legal interest in a dwelling, with a few exceptions.
The 14 houses will consist of: one four-bed, detached (minimum purchase €284,000); four, four-bed semi-detached (€274,000); six three-bed end of terrace (€250,000) and three, three-bed, mid-terrace (€240,000). Houses will become available in Quarter 1 of 2024. Applications will be accepted via a Kilkenny County Council online application portal which will only go live on Wednesday, July 3, at 12 noon. Applications may be made between 12 noon that day and 12 noon on Wednesday, July 31, when the portal closes.
The Annual St Killian’s Cemetery Mass will take place in Ferrybank, on, Thursday, June 27, at 7.30pm. This is an opportunity for families to gather at the graves of their loved ones and meet with neighbours, and friends.
In preparation of the Cemetery Mass please place all withered wreathes and flowers in the bin provided, as early as possible, to avoid a big accumulation nearer the time. Parking will be available in the Ferrybank GAA Grounds. The Slieverue Cemetery Mass will take place on Thursday, July 4 at 7.30 p.m.
On Wednesday, June 26, Chair Yoga continues at 11.30am and that will be followed by Bingo at 12.50pm on Wednesday, June 12.
We welcome new members, both male and female, and remember we are on the bus route and the times are suitable. The committee are arranging a trip to the National Stud, Japanese Gardens and Whitewater Shopping Centre, Kildare, on July 2.
The bus will leave Slieverue at 10am and the Ferrybank Grotto at 10.15am. Also, the Slieverue ARA are planning a trip to Kilkenny on September 6, to the Watergate Theatre for a comedy play, 'Matches and Old Flames', by Tommy Marren.
They are also planning a trip to Waterford Whiskey Distillery with details to appear in the coming weeks. The last meeting for this term is on July 3, and we will then close until September.
Peadar's Summer Camp is a fantastic opportunity for children to engage in the skills of our national games. The 31st anniversary camp takes place the week beginning July 15.
It will run from 10am to 2pm each day, providing a four-hour session for children to participate in various activities. The age range will be children aged between 5 and 15, offering a wide range of age-appropriate activities and skill development opportunities. The cost of attending the camp will be €30 per child. Applications forms will be dropped into the local schools or are available at Coffee by King, in the Ferrybank GAA grounds.
This fee covers the entire week of activities and instruction. Attending this summer camp can be a great way for children to learn and improve their skills in our national games while having fun and staying active.
The annual fundraiser will take place in the Village bar on July 12. Please support this event in whatever way you can, especially buying tickets, as supporting us helps us keep the price down for the children and the adults who pay the fees. The cost of €2 a ticket is fantastic value and a great night’s craic is guaranteed.
