Laois man spearheads Kilkenny City night time plan
Ballyroan man is Night Time Economy Advisor for Kilkenny City
A Ballyroan man is playing a big part in a project aimed at nurturing our vibrant night time economy in Kilkenny city.
Conor Sweeney is the Night Time Economy Advisor for Kilkenny City. In the role he has played a big part in the launch by Kilkenny County Council of a pilot Night Time Economy Action Plan 2024-2025.
Mr Sweeney said that the short timeframe of 18 months for implementation for the pilot ensures the plan is focused on key deliverables.
“Since my appointment last October, I have been energised by the positive engagement within the membership of our stakeholder forum, the various agencies and groups across the City and the members of the public who proactively participated in the consultation process. The actions set out within the plan are a result of the direct feedback we have receiving over the last six months on the areas to focus on.
"One of first actions to be implemented is the establishment of a Night Time Economy Diversification Fund and we are pleased to open Call 1 for applications today. This fund has been designed to support applicants to trial new and exciting concepts that will enable the growth and diversity of the night time economy in the City,” he said.
Mr Sweeney is son of the former Laois County Councillor Mary Sweeney. He has previously worked with Laois Offaly TD Charlie Flanagan.
The plan was published in tandem with the launch of Fáilte Ireland’s Destination Experience Development Plan at St Canice’s Cathedral.
Kilkenny city is one of eight towns and cities participating in the pilot. The others are: Dublin city, Cork city, Galway city, Limerick city, Drogheda, Sligo, Buncrana and Longford town.