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Foxes come to the rescue in feral cat war
FIVE years ago, politicians were complaining that feral cats had taken over the centre of Kilkenny city.
Kilkenny Circuit court hears several repossession cases
IN the most recent sitting of Kilkenny Circuit court there were seven cases taken by a range of mortgage brokers seeking repossession orders against mortgage holders in Kilkenny.
Dangerous driving case adjourned
A DEFENDANT charged with dangerous driving, having no driving licence and failure to display L plates had his case adjourned at Kilkenny Court.
Banned for refusing to provide sample
A DEFENDANT who refused to provide a breath sample was banned from driving for four years at Kilkenny Court.
Popular musician laid to rest
HUNDREDS of mourners turned out to pay their final respects to a popular and well-loved musician who died in a freak accident earlier this month.
Sport
Birdies lead to big winners over a hectic weekend
GOOD scoring was the order of the week as teams put in big finishes to win competitions at Kilkenny GC.
Big prize still up for grabs
THERE was no winner of the golf club’s lotto jackpot. Prize-winners were: E100 Eileen Carroll; E70 Peggy Shortall; E30 Karen Breen, Joe Collins. Sellers’ lucky dip: E30 Paddy Fitzpatrick, Dick Farrell.
Marvellous Moran leaves Stoney’ in seventh heaven
A SUNDAY morning goal-fest saw Stoneyford United put clear daylight between themselves and the relegation pack, while at the same time maintaining their outside hopes of promotion from Division One.
Gowran strike gold in Kilmacow
KILMACOW was at the heart of Kilkenny’s athletics scene for the second weekend in succession as the community’s Sports Complex played host to the county cross-country championships.
Conditions continue to shine on Cyclers
THE fine weather continued to bring out the Marble City Cyclers (MCC) who enjoyed some great cycling over the weekend.
Video
Students aim to stop water wastage. video
Three Kilkenny students have created an automated water circulation anti freezing system.
Lifestyle
JGardening with Shirley Lanigan - Jobs for February
February can be cold and miserable. But it can also be bright and sunny and lend itself to wonderful expectancy of great things to come. In either case, it is the last month of winter and with spring just on the doorstep, the time to get thinking about the coming year has well and truly arrived. There are plenty of jobs that can be set about now. You should certainly be thinking about what you want to do to make the next year a good one in the garden.
Golden Globe frocks that rocked
It was an interesting Golden Globes this year. There was an impressive stock of high quality movies and particularly good TV this last year, and all with stellar, A-list casts. That always makes for a glamourous Awards season as they try to out wit, out dress and ultimately win! Or… you could just trip up people before they even got in like Madonna did to poor Jessica Biel….maybe it was just a clever pr trick to get Jessica’s flash bulbs turning in her direction! Either way, considering that Madge is more than 20 years her senior (yes…seriously!) I think that she probably won this spat at least – even if she may have had some tweaks and tucks to enhance her look.
‘A Wake’ in the north
The Kilquan Players are taking to the stage in Coon Hall this Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights at 8pm.
Kilkenny man’s video clicks with New York and beyond
A KILKENNY native who created a moving video during his year in New York has seen his video go “viral” online, with his latest profile appearing at www.irishcentral.com.
Community
Kaleidoscope with Helen Carroll - Colour Blind
There’s never been a preponderance of pink in this house. A colour that’s come to define all things feminine, for some reason it never really took root. When the little girl first arrived over ten years ago, it quickly made it’s way in the front door. But didn’t stay very long.
French author discusses his work
The Alliance Française of Kilkenny was delighted to host author Salim Bachi on Wednesday last as part of their cultural programme.
Airfield has no planning permission
Planning permission was never granted to Kilkenny airfield for operation as an airfield, according to a response from Kilkenny County Council to an application for retention of a Portakabin on the grounds of the airfield.
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Smithwicks family add their voice to civic trust plan for Brewery site
FOR the first time in 1,000 years there will be an uninterrupted walkway through the entire city linking the weir on the Bleach Road with the Canal Walk. That’s just one of the expectations that Paul Smithwick has following the announcement that the brewery will close in 2013.
Profitable brewery closed
Despite being a profitable enterprise, the Kilkenny brewery was still closed down by Diageo as they feel consolidation is the only way to continue to compete in a global market.
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