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2019 July Was Busiest Taoiseach Launches Redevelopment Of

14th, Kilkenny City With $113 Million Investment

August Month In Dublin

| Airport’s History
EXAMINER

IRISH The Abbey Quarter in the center of Kilkenny City is one of the

oldest sites in Ireland. It is the former home of the world
renowned Smithwick’s Brewery.
In recent years, Kilkenny has unearthed its medieval center
and established a historic walkway known as Ireland’s Medieval
Mile; a unique discovery trail running through the heart of the
city. Kilkenny is one of the most popular tourist destinations for
American visitors. It is steeped in history - the story of the St.
Francis Abbey, its monks and their life in the City; the story of
Kilkenny’s great tradition in brewing - 300 years of Smithwicks,
under the majestic 12th Century Kilkenny Castle and overlooked
by St. Canice’s Cathedral, protected by the City Wall.
Launching the project, Prime Minister Varadkar said “The
investment has been granted to Kilkenny County Council to help
lmost3.5mpassengerstrav- tal Europe increased by 5%, as America last month. achieve the vision for the Abbey Quarter, with the 800-year-old
eled through Dublin more than 1.9 million people Other international traffic, Abbey as its stunning centerpiece, a new linear park running
AAirportinJuly,makingitthe took flights to and from which includes flights to the along the banks of the River Nore, and a new Public Realm
busiest month in the airport’s 79- European destinations in July. Middle East, North Africa and works around the iconic Brewhouse and Mayfair buildings and
yearhistory. The airport went on to claim the Asia Pacific region, the renovation of two 19th century teahouses.
Passenger numbers UK traffic increased by 2%, with increased by 2%, as almost “The Government has a vision and it is to invest in more com-
increased by 4% compared to almost 939,000 passengers trav- 111,000 passengers traveled to pact, sustainable and community-centered developments. We
the same month last year as the eling to and from destinations in and from these destinations in want homes, workplaces, schools and amenities to be built in
airport welcomed an average of the UK. July. sensible, sustainable ways that improve the quality of life for fam-
more than 110,000 passengers Transatlantic traffic The number of passengers ilies, workers and local communities. We want new develop-
per day during the month. increased by 5%, with more on domestic flights declined by ments to be climate friendly. With Project Ireland 2040 our
The number of passengers than 484,000 passengers travel- 3%, with just over 10,800 people investment matches the quality of the plans.”
Chairman, Cllr. Peter Cleere said: “Today is the culmination
traveling to and from continen- ing between Dublin and North taking flights within the of many years of hard work and tough decisions. The result is a
Vodafone Launches 5G Republic of Ireland last month. partnership that will deliver a new living/working quarter in the
Dublin Airport traffic is up
In Five Irish Cities 6% so far this year with more heart of Kilkenny City. The public realm works will be delivered
than 19 million passengers trav- by Kilkenny County Council with funding support from the
eling through the airport in the URDF and the development of commercial offices in the
seven months to the end of July. Brewhouse will be delivered by the Abbey Quarter
Dublin Airport has welcomed Development with funds borrowed from the Ireland Strategic
just over one million additional Investment Fund (ISIF). This is Phase 1 of a much bigger project,
passengers during the period. but really important to see works commence on the site while
More than one million pas- plans progress to deliver many other projects within the overall
sengers have used Dublin Masterplan.”
Airport as a gateway to connect When complete the Brewhouse will comprise 4,500 square
onward to another destination meters of high-grade A office space, divided into 12 units
between January and July, wrapped around a central atrium. The building will be ready for
5G has gone live in five cities, making Vodafone the first Irish which is a 9% increase com- fit-out by the end of summer 2020, all within a few minutes from
mobile operator to offer high-speed internet access commercial- pared to the same period last the center of the city. Kilkenny County Council in a joint effort
with the County Councils of Waterford and Wexford are active-
ly. year. ly marketing this development for investment particularly in the
From Tuesday, it was available in Cork, Dublin, Galway, According to Dublin Airport US.
Limerick and Waterford, before being rolled out to other loca- it supports 117,300 jobs in the “This is an exceptional opportunity for Kilkenny,” says Chief
Irish economy, including 19,200
tions in the coming months. people employed directly at the Executive, Colette Byrne. “The Brewhouse will be transformed
5G is capable of much faster downloads than 4G and 3G tech- airport and its environs. and redeveloped to create a bespoke modern work space. The
nology and can manage larger volumes of data. It claims the economic activi- building is the only example of Bauhaus Construction in
There are growing health concerns about 5G, but Anne ty underpinned by Dublin Kilkenny. Its retention and redevelopment are an important link
O’Leary, CEO of Vodafone Ireland, claims there is no evidence Airport in terms of the spin-off to the former industrial and brewing history of the Abbey
to support those fears. benefits through trade, tourism, Quarter site and accords with the principle of sustainable re-use
She said: “We work with the World Health Organization and jobs, is worth €8.3 billion to of existing buildings. The redesign will ensure a high-level
(WHO) and all the international health organizations and there the Irish economy annually. upgrade of modern standards whilst respecting the heritage of
is no evidence of any adverse effects to health because of electro- The airport has flights to the building. The upgrade will keep the ‘industrial feel’ of the
magnetic technology, which is mobile technology. almost 200 destinations in 43 building whilst delivering quality offices that meet the
“We keep close to that and we abide by all the standards and countries, operated by 53 air- Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design [LEED] standard
all the rules so it’s really just an evolution from 2G to 3G to 4G lines and is the 11th busiest air- with sustainability at the core of all design decisions for the build-
to 5G.” C port in the European Union. C ing,” C