Local Notes: New road plans, sympathies, sports grants and much more
Plans to develop a new road link in Ferrybank are progressing. Abbey Road (pictured) was reopened to traffic recently following temporary closure due to infrastructure works
Of all the developments that are going on in Ferrybank now, the new ring road that could make life a lot easier for the residents in the area. Kilkenny County Council is seeking feedback on an exciting new road project that could greatly ease traffic congestion in the Abbey Road/ Ross Road area. The proposed 940m South-North access road will connect Clover Meadows to the Abbeygate/ Ross Abbey Shopping Centre. Key features include traffic-signal-controlled crossroads near the Abbeygate and Belmont Road roundabouts, a new over-bridge crossing the Ferrybank to New Ross Greenway, as well as new pedestrian and cyclist facilities, future bus stop provisions, and a Greenway car park with spaces for cars, buses, bicycles, e-charging stations, and toilets.
There will also be public lighting along the new route and the Greenway car park link. The plans are available for viewing until Friday, October 11, at the Planning Office in County Hall, Kilkenny, the Ferrybank Municipal District Office, or online at consult.kilkenny.ie. Residents can submit feedback online, by email to snaroadferrybank@kilkennycoco.ie, or in writing to the Planning Section, Kilkenny County Council. The deadline for submissions is Friday, October 25.
The death has occurred of Dominic McEvoy, Rockshire Terrace, Ferrybank, who passed away on Friday, September 20, at Waterford Residential Care Centre. Aged 88 years, he was predeceased by his wife Elsie (Née Fogg), grandson Joe, parents, brothers and sisters. Dominic will be sadly missed by his children Sharon, Julie, Stephen and Sean, sons-in-law Colin, Ger and Brendan, daughter-in-law Majella, grandchildren Aimee, Kerri-Ann, Emma, Jade, Ellen, Jack, Abby, Aoife, Matthew and David, great grandson Ben, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and his many friends. Dominic was well liked in the community and would stop for a chat on his way to the shops, and was a regular customer in Flynn’s Bar, before it closed. He reposed in Power's Funeral Home, Ferrybank, on Sunday and was removed to The Sacred Heart Church, Ferrybank. Dominic's Requiem Mass took place on Monday, September 23, after which he was laid to rest in St. Killian’s cemetery.
We pass on our condolences to Michael O’Brien, Marymount, and his family on the passing of his mother Mary (Minnie) O’Brien née Sheridan, late of Slievekeale Road, who passed away on Thursday, September 12. She was predeceased by her husband Charlie O’Brien, who passed away in 2015.
Also, to Jimmy McEvoy, Rockenham and his family on the passing of his sister Sr. Olive McEvoy, late of Hebron Road, Kilkenny, Daughter of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul, 109 Mount Prospect Avenue, Clontarf on September 15, 2024, unexpectedly at the Mater Misericordiae Hospital Dublin.
Ferrybank GAA club are delighted to announce that they have secured €92,080 in the latest round of Sports Capital funding towards their Community & Clubhouse development. Many thanks to the Team 100 members for helping to make this possible. Ferrybank AFC got a grant of €16,569 in the community sports facilities programme for four new dug outs. That's after a €35,000 grant for our recently refurbished car park and €110,000 sports capital grant for light infrastructure the previous year.
The decision by An Bord Pleanála for the Briar Rose/Village Bar’s change of use from a public house to 19 apartments at Fountain Street, Ferrybank, which was due to be determined by September 19, has had to have a revised timeline. This is due to the volume of cases that have caused a backlog, and the case will be determined as soon as practicable, whenever that may be.
As they go towards their 10th year of singing, the Simply Singing Group are delighted to let you know that they are up and running on Wednesday nights at 7.30 in the Slieverue Parish hall. They welcome back all their members, and they would be delighted to welcome new members. Singing is good for us on so many levels as well as being a sociable and fun night out. Here’s to a great year ahead.
On Wednesday, October 2, Yoga at St Mary's Hall at 11.30am followed by General meeting at 12.50pm. All members going on our Autumn break are asked to attend as we have information on this trip. We are always looking for new members male and female and note we are on the bus route at suitable times.
A Taizé prayer service will be held this Thursday, October 10, at 7.00pm at the Little Sisters of the Poor in Ferrybank. The gathering will focus on prayers for vocations and is open to all members of the community. Following the prayer session, attendees are invited to join for refreshments and fellowship. Organizers extend a warm welcome to everyone, regardless of faith background, to come together.
Kilkenny County Council is proposing the development of a 2.1km pedestrian and cycle corridor connecting Slieverue village to the South East Greenway at Kilmurry Lane. The route will mainly use shared surfaces along local roads, with some off-road sections within the village. Key elements of the project include introduction of reduced speed limits, with a proposal for 30kph on shared roads, subject to a separate statutory process; speed ramps, signage, road markings, and energy-efficient public lighting along the entire route; an all-stop junction control at the L7477/L7478 junction and local road widening for improved visibility.; off-road pathways connecting Kilmurry Lane to the Greenway and Hartley Cross, with signalized pedestrian/cyclist crossings at Hartley’s Cross and St. Mary’s Parish Hall and the widening of existing footpaths on the L3411 to create a shared pedestrian/cycle pathway, and further speed reductions on L3411 near Slieverue Linear Park.
The plans are available for inspection until October 11 at Ferrybank Library and online. Submissions can be made until October 25, 2024, either online, via email, or in writing. Submissions should be clearly marked “South East Greenway - Southern Connectivity Link - Slieverue to Kilmurry Lane.”
