Town Centre First Heritage Revival Scheme (THRIVE)

THRIVE is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the ERDF Southern, Eastern & Midland Regional Programme 2021-27. 

John’s Quay/John Street Urban Design Strategy 2024

Kilkenny County Council were awarded funding of €200,000 under the THRIVE scheme to create an Urban Design Strategy for the John’s Quay/John Street area in Kilkenny City.

The Council appointed consultants to assist in the process and engaged with key stakeholders at a number of public consultation meetings.  The Urban Design Strategy was completed in November, 2024.  From this strategy, a project to develop the Carnegie Library at John's Quay was developed.  The Part 8 Planning Application for the Kilkenny Local Studies Hub and Public Realm Enhancements at John’s Quay, Kilkenny was approved in March 2025.  

All documentation is available via the following link: Consult Part 8 Planning Application at Carnegie Library

The process is being led by the Town Regeneration Officer, Kilkenny County Council – Annette Fitzpatrick.  For any further queries, please contact: townregenerationoffice@kilkennycoco.ie

For more information please visit the website of the Southern Regional Assembly