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Paddling your own canoe
THOMASTOWN paddlers have dipped their oars into the rivers that meander through the city and county for over two decades.
Local businesses go back to class for energy saving lessons
Kilkenny businesses went back to school recently to find out about the latest ways to cut their energy costs at a special energy efficiency briefing held by leading independent energy supplier Energia and Kilkenny Chamber of Commerce.
Midsummer Fair and Street Feast at Shankill Castle
a COUNTRY fair complete with old-fashioned croquet and boules will take place in the beautiful grounds of Shankill Castle in Paulstown on Father’s Day (June 17).
Hoteliers welcome tourism boost from ‘The Gathering’
Kilkenny Hoteliers today hailed the official launch of The Gathering, saying the year-long programme of festivals will provide a tremendous boost for local tourism businesses. Bettie-Marie Burger Smit, Chair of the South East Branch of the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) states that the initiative is a very welcome example of the pro-tourism approach taken by the Government in support of one Ireland’s largest indigenous industry.
On target: Daniel lands southeast archery title
A KILKENNY man has been crowned champion of the southeast in an archery competition held in Kilkenny over the May bank holiday weekend.
Sport
Fenlon grabs a fab five on hectic day at Scanlon Park
IT WAS another sport-filled Sunday as Scanlon Park played host to the second round of the County Track and Field championships.
Kilkenny’s hurling dominance could be a cause for concern
As KILKENNYsupporters exited Semple Stadium after the comfortable National Hurling League final win over Cork thoughts immediately turned to the upcoming Leinster championship. Cork had been so convincingly pushed aside that the Cats were now even hotter favourites to capture the McCarthy Cup.
Video
Crafting a fine festival video
THE 14th annual Smithwick’s Rhythm ‘n’ Roots festival kicked off with a twist on Friday evening as festival director John Cleere and performers Hans Chew and band gave an interpretation of the National Craft Gallery’s current exhibition, ‘Irish Craft Portfolio 2011’.
Lifestyle
Musical Society AGM
Kilkenny Musical Society will hold their Annual General Meeting in O Faolain’s, John Street on May 23.
‘United in Mary’ forum in Kilkenny
Next Sunday, May 20 a unique event that promotes Christian and Muslim relations will be held at Kilkenny POrmonde Hotel starting at 12pm.
Concert at St Canice’s Cathedral
A RENOWNED organist will play at St Canice’s Cathedral on Saturday May 19 at 5pm.
Using the Castle as your canvas
THE CASTLE grounds will provide a spectacular canvas for this year’s National Drawing Day which takes place this Saturday.
Calling all amateur photographers
The search continues to capture Ireland’s ‘WILD SIDE’ for the TOP Photography Competition 2012. The annual competition is open to all amateur and aspiring photographers across the town and county. The closing date of May 31 is fast approaching and guest judge, award winning photographer Mark Condren, has a large volume of quality shots to go through.
Community
The Bairbre Lonergan Memorial Fun Run
FUN RUN-The Bairbre Lonergan Memorial Fun Run will take place this year on Sunday June 3rd.Starting at the boathouse at 1.30pm there is an open invitation for all to participate in the 10k run. Come in fancy dress,Walk, stroll or run if you are up to it, it promises to be a fun filled afternoon.Yoy can sign up on the day at 12 noon at the boathouse and the entry fee is only £15 with all the proceeds from this years event going to the Irish Guide Dogs For The Blind. Afterwards the fun really starts with kids games. face painting, bouncy castle,kids karaoke with entertainment supplied by the Keltic Kats, Pete Fagan and many other guest artists.Sponsorship cards are available at the Health Centre and the Post Office at Supervalu.
Caelo Chamber Choir will perform a Dawn Chorus on the Green, Inistioge
AGM-Kilkenny Community & Voluntary Forum will hold its Annual General Meeting in the Ormonde Hotel on Thursday 17th May at 8pm. This informational evening is open to all members of community and voluntary groups in Kilkenny City and County. A presentation on Local Development Plans will be given by Mr Denis Malone, Senior Engineer, Kilkenny County Council. Organisations in the county who have a community element such as the HSE, Digital Switchover Programme etc will have display stands on the night, to share their information with volunteers in the County. Light refreshments will be served after the meeting.
The ladies soccer team made history by winning the cup on penalties
Minor Hurling-Tullaroan Minors took on Dicksboro B in Tullaroan on Monday night. Tullaroan opened the scoring with a goal from John Walton. Tullaroan scored a further 1-2 before Dicksboro registered their first score a goal. Tullaroan were dominant all through the first half and were well ahead at half time. Half time score Tullaroan 3-12 Dicksboro 1-3. Tullaroan continued to dominate in the second half and took their scores well. Final Score: Tullaroan 5-17 Dicksboro 1-7. Team & Scores: M Maher, T Walsh, W Dooley, J Moore, D Doheny, S Cuddihy (0-2), B Cuddihy, J O’Riordan, J Keoghan (0-2), D Sweeney (0-1), E Teehan (1-3), S Grace (0-1), J Walton (1-1), B Cuddihy (3-1), S Walsh (0-6).
Happy birthday to Clare Dunne
Dog Shelter-Boarding Kennells are now available in Stoneyford. If you are planning a trip this summer and looking for somewhere nice and friendly to leave your dogs contact Vivion Fennelly on 086 3395821. Your dogs won’t be disappointed, big bright kennells with lots of room to play and rest. Vivion also offers house calls if you want pets minded in your own home while you are away.
Annual Parish Social will take place this year on May 25 in Langtons
Senior Hurling League-If you take a look at the final score in this senior league game, held in Nowlan Pk last Sunday, you might be of the opinion that this was a one sided game. Not so. For a considerable part of the game the ‘Boro were competitive, even leading at halftime by 0-11 to 0-9, granted playing with the advantage of the wind. In fact, on no less than seven occasions throughout the game, both teams were level. The wheels however came off the ‘Boro wagon on the fourteenth minute of the second half, when strangely, the teams were level at 0-14 each and a high lobbing ball arrived in the ‘Boro six yard box only to be deftly deflected to our net. It was at this point we needed a response, but it never came and a second O’Loughlin’s goal three minutes later sealed their victory as we lost our shape in the final quarter, allowing O’Loughlins to register a disproportionate final score. Dicksboro 0-14 O’Loughlin Gaels 2-20. Panel: Cillian Breathnach, Danny Kenny, Kieran Cuddihy, Michael Fagan, David Glynn, Cillian Buckley, Enda Malone, Martin Gaffney, Ollie Walsh, Oisin Walsh, Derek O’Gorman, Cillian Starr, Shane Maher, Eoin Gough, Paul O’Flynn, Kevin Kenny for Cillian Starr, Tom Manning for Shane Maher, Philip Hogan for Oisin Walsh.
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Saturday 19 May 2012
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