COMMUNITY ENTERPRISE
37 YEARS OF COMMITMENT TO PILTOWN
Supporting business and encouraging start-ups
to the Piltown Community Enterprise website.
Some information on PCE and the plans for the future.
WELCOME
Mission Statement
“To create, promote and develop a culture of enterprise in our community, by providing support, facilities, infrastructure and the environment to encourage business development and job creation in start-up and small businesses”
37 Years Agrowing
In 1987, Piltown GAA Club set out to foster a culture of enterprise in the parish and, consequently, initiated a ''start your own business’' competition. A committee chaired by the late John (Johnny) O’Shea was established, which became Piltown Community Enterprise. Comprising ten voluntary members selected from various local groups and organisations, the committee had a diverse range of experiences and skills.
John, an energetic Chairman, spearheaded the organisation, reviving numerous parish projects and launching new ones until his passing in 2018.
Among the most successful projects were the establishment of the Fiddown Enterprise Centre and acquiring the old creamery building in Piltown village. It had fallen into disrepair but recognising it's significance Piltown Community Enterprise transformed it into an incubation centre for new businesses. It now has 5 well-designed units of various sizes which are fully occupied.
This initiative successfully restored vibrancy and commercial activity to the business hub of Piltown.
The Old Creamery Enterprise Centre
PCE purchased the Old Creamery building in the village of Piltown. It was acquired by the Board because of its strategic location in the centre of the village. It was once the commercial hub and business centre of the the Parish but had fallen into dereliction and disrepair.
It is an important element of the industrial heritage of the parish and the chimney presents an elegant landmark punctuating the skyline.
The construction of the business centre was completed in February 2019 and consists of 5,580 sq. ft for the creation of jobs in the parish.
CURRENT PROJECTS
The Enterprise Hub
The former Garda Barracks is being refurbished and Kilkenny County Council are developing a Remote Working Hub opening in late Summer. The building, on the site of the old Market House, has historic associations with the parish.
Under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme 2021 Grants were made available to repurpose old and semi derelict Buildings into Remote Working Hubs and the Former Garda Barracks in Piltown fortunately fell into that category.
A grant to fund 90% of the cost has been awarded to Kilkenny County Council who have leased the Building.
The application for funding was made in conjunction with Piltown Community Enterprise who who have agreed to lease the Hub from Kilkenny County Council but must generate match funding of 10%,
Some Other Projects
Business Support
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Fiddown Enterprise Centre
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The Old Creamery Enterprise Centre
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Piltown Business and Services Directory 2017,2020
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Town of Food entry
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Start Your Own Business Competition
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Broadband Up-grade
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The Market House Development
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Between the Bridges Project
Community Support
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Better Broadband for Piltown
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Pill River Park
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Enterprise Office
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Village Renewal Scheme
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Annual Craft Fair
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Antiques Roadshow
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Piltown Does Strictly
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Clay Pigeon Shoot
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Parish Plan
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Piltown Connect
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Newsletters
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Budget Seminars
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Social Media Courses
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Preparing a Business Plan
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Starting/ Devloping a Business
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Business Budgeting
CONTACT
Inquiries
You can fill the contact form and we will get back to you asap,
or just email us at info@piltown.ie
Like most voluntary community organisations PCE depend on volunteers to further the work. If you would like to help please use our contact form to get in touch.
Office
Piltown Community Enterprise,
Piltown, County Kilkenny,
Via Carrick-on-Suir, Ireland.
E32FK57
Contact Us
It will provide a modern remote working facility with Flexible and Designated desks for remote working. It will also have a number of offices available for short and longer term rental.
It will also contain a Garda office.
Once complete it will be managed by Piltown Community Enterprise.