News
Pres’ F1 team scoop fast car award at finals
PRESENTATION Secondary School was one of a number of schools who took part in the F1 schools’ competition, with their team ‘Bolt Racing’.
CBS students sample la bonne vie
Over the May Bank Holiday weekend, a travelling party of staff and students flew into Charles de Gaulle Airport for a weekend packed with sightseeing tours in the attractive surroundings of one of the world’s most famous cities.
Kilkenny College girls win provincial final
Kilkenny College’s Junior A girls hockey team, coached by ex-Irish international Daphne Sixsmith, played against Loreto Wexford last Thursday in the provincial final at Enniscorthy Hockey Club.
Ballyhale student to be voice of Kilkenny in TY Talent finals
A STUDENT from Scoil Aireagail in Ballyhale will be the voice of Kilkenny in the TY Talent finals this September, with his own original composition.
Paddling your own canoe
THOMASTOWN paddlers have dipped their oars into the rivers that meander through the city and county for over two decades.
Sport
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.
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.
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
Kilkenny dates for smash hit hurling comedy
THE theatrical comedy hit of the year, ‘The ALL STAR Wars’ has had audiences rolling in the aisles everywhere that it has played since it’s premiere at Cork Opera House in April 2011.
David Kitt to play Billy Byrnes
MUSICIAN David Kitt will take to the stage on Billy Byrnes on May 18 in what promises to be an eclectic and exciting gig.
Musical Society AGM
Kilkenny Musical Society will hold their Annual General Meeting in O Faolain’s, John Street on May 23.
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.
‘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.
Community
Des Fitzgerald - An appreciation
A County Kilkenny man who left Ireland half a century ago; but never lost touch with his beloved birthplace, has died in England at the age of 94. Christened William John Desmond Fitzgerald, everyone called him Des, including his brother Gerry and sisters Mary and Jean, and the customers at Hourigan’s pub in Callan, to which he called whenever he visited his relatives in the town on his annual trips back to Ireland.
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.
- Thriving Coon school showcases its treasures at open night
- Major boost for Glanbia’s Ballyragget plant
- The Shortalls from Kilkenny, Minnesota meet their Paulstown cousins
- Liam Doran to be guest speaker at conference of local unions at Newpark Hotel
- Kilkenny Community Radio back on the air for next 15 weekends
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Sunday 20 May 2012
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