News
Junior debaters do school proud
Two Kilkenny College debaters had the honour of competing in the prestigious International Competition for Young Debaters (ICYD) in the Union Society in Cambridge earlier this month.
Asia Trade Forum takes place in Kilkenny Castle
Minister for the Environment Phil Hogan was in Kilkenny this morning to open the regional seminar of the Asia Trade Forum – an initiative of the Irish Exporters Association established to increase two-way trade with Asia.
DRUM Youth Centre has a lot going on
Teens looking for something to do over the summer will be glad to know that the Foróige DRUM Youth Centre has a ‘Dropin’ Youth café for 12-18 year olds, where young people can play pool, use the internet, play the Wii as well as availing of snacks and drinks all of which are free of charge.
Goresbridge NS in Irish Aid regional final
A local school has made the top 60 shortlist for the ‘Our World’ Irish Aid Awards 2013.
Council’s finance chief takes new job
The director of financial services for Kilkenny County Council John Dempsey is to leave his position with the local authorities to take up a new post as director of finances for Irish Water.
Kilkenny man, Paddy Buggy, Slieverue former president of the GAA passes away
FORMER president of the GAA, Paddy Buggy, Slieverue has passed away. The 84 year old won a senior All Ireland medal with Kilkenny in 1957 and also served as chairman of Kilkenny GAA County Board. His remains will repose at Power’s Funeral Home, Ferrybank tomorrow, Friday, from 2pm with removal at 7pm to the Sacred Heart Church, Ferrybank. Requiem Mass on Saturday at 2pm followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Sport
Power saves the ’Shock with late point
A LATE, late point from a free by Richie Power earned Carrickshock a dramatic draw with flying Fenians (Johnstown) in the senior hurling league at Nowlan Park on Saturday.
Driven Clara down champs
Driven Clara put an average showing and defeat the previous week behind them when they bounced back to claim the scalp of championship holders, Ballyhale Shamrocks in the senior hurling league at Thomastown on Friday (1-12 to 1-11).
Limerick best in Staker Wallce challenge
This was a senior hurling challenge with a difference in that the players were dressed up to the nines by occasion sponsor, J.P. McManus, but in black and white terms the result meant Kilkenny suffered their first defeat since being crowned National League champions when losing to Limerick (1-25 to 1-20) at the opening of the Staker Wallace GAA grounds last night.
Rain causes Gowran upsets
HEAVY overnight rain ensured that the going was changed from good to soft for Wednesday’s meeting at Gowran Park.
The racing is simply red hot in the class Red Mills
There was an excellent crowd in attendance on Friday night at Kilkenny greryhound card track as the Red Mills Champion Unraced Stake moved to the second round.
Lifestyle
Branar Present Croí á Muscailt - Awakening a Heart at Watergate
Galway Children’s theatre company, Branar Teatar present their latest show Croí á Muscailt - Awakening a Heart at the Watergate on May 22.
Time to open eyes to the value of the sportswagon
IT IS almost as if we are conditioned in this country when thinking about a car to focus in on a saloon or hatchback. The bigger space offering estates are very often an after thought, if they are considered at all, and that is even when looking for a used car, writes John Knox.
Students work is showcased
Pen & Pixel is an annual Multimedia Exhibition held in the Clonmel campus of Limerick School of Art and Design (LSAD).
Kilkenny festival to benefit from Arts Council support
FESTIVAL tourists and businesses in Co Kilkenny will benefit this year from further support by the Arts Council to bring the best in entertainments and the arts to the streets of the County.
A look back at Smithwick’s Kilkenny Roots Festival
You learn something new every year at the Smithwick’s Kilkenny Roots Festival.
New Mitsubishi ASX comes with choice of petrol or diesel engine
Since its launch in September 2010, the Mitsubishi ASX has established itself as a serious competitor to the likes of the Nissan Qashqai, Hyundai iX35 and the KIA Sportage in the Crossover segment, with over 250,000 units sold.
Community
Celebrating our successes
THE PEOPLE of Kilkenny have much to be proud of after a weekend full of sporting genius and a musical festival that would stand up to any around the globe.
Gerry Moran - The Gathering
From the four corners of the globe we came – well, from Dublin, Cork, Clare, Tipp and Kilkenny we came. Seven of us. The ‘Magnificent Seven’? Not quite. The ‘Motley Seven’ more likely: a farmer, a teacher, a banker (hey, someone has to associate with them) an engineer, HSE employee, HR person and one self-employed, most of us never having met before! But thanks to my brother-in-law Shane, the lynch-pin, we would soon become acquainted.
Girls had a great win in the Féile na nGael final
CAMOGIE FÉILE- Dicksboro U14 girls had a great win in the Féile na nGael final, played in Mullinavat on Saturday against Glenmore. Glenmore got the better start, putting a point on the board in the first minute, and following up with a goal a minute later. Despite the setback, the Dicksboro girls kept their composure and settled into the game. The teams were well matched, and every ball was strongly contested. After 15 minutes, Caoimhe Dunne-Dowling collected a ball 30 meters out from the Glenmore goal and fired in a strong shot, all the way to the back of the net. This left just a single point between the teams. Glenmore then replied with a point, and the teams went in at half time, 1-2 to 1-0, Glenmore in the lead. Dicksboro had the benefit of the breeze in the second half which was blowing diagonally across the pitch, and began to take control of the game. A goal from Bronagh Doheny put the ‘Boro girls one point up, and ten minutes from the end a shot from Niamh Mulrooney also found it’s way to the net, giving the girls a four point lead. Glenmore worked hard, fighting for every ball and never giving up. The final score was a pointed 45 from Caoimhe Dunne-Dowling, leaving the final score at Dicksboro 3-1, Glenmore 1-2. Congratulations to the girls and mentors, as they prepare to represent Kilkenny in the National Féile na nGael finals, which will be held in Limerick from 5th – 7th July. Check out our Facebook page, ‘Dicksboro Camogie Club’.
O’Loughlin Gaels are Feile na nGael champions
CHAMPIONS-Congratulations to O’Loughlin Gaels who, for the third time in the last four years, became Paddy Grace, Kilkenny, Feile na nGael Champions at the weekend . After a hard battle against Danesfort in Bennettsbridge, the pride of St. John’s Parish were pitted against, City neighbours, Dicksboro, in the final, which was played in Jenkinstown at 5.30pm on Saturday.
Gowran - Hurlers hope to bounce back
HURLERS ATTEMPT TO BOUNCE BACK TO WINNING WAYS - Following the disappointment of their opening round defeat to Mooncoin last Saturday week in the opening round of the Michael Lyng Motors Intermediate Hurling League, Young Irelands of Gowran will be attempting to make amends against neighbours Thomastown this coming weekend.
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