- Tributes as boxer makes Olympics
- State visit paintings for auction
- Fuel-laundering plant discovered
- Clones shopkeepers trading punt
- 400 jobs to be created by Rehab
- Gardai dismantle last Occupy camp
- Hospital location decision delayed
- Bank urged to explain job loss plan
- Tanaiste standing firm on tax rate
- Show defaming priest 'inexplicable'
- Prison dash after Dublin shooting
News
Deputy Phelan says caviar comments were misinterpreted
Local Labour Party TD Ann Phelan has rejected claims that she called for caivar to be put on the Dail menu.
Screenwriter tipped to take Cannes Fim Festival by storm
A FILM by a screenwriter from Slieverue will be shown on the silver screen at the opening day of the Cannes Artisan Film Festival on Thursday.
Students get the road safety message as Callan CBS win quiz
In January 2012 Kilkenny County Council and An Garda Siochana announced a new joint road safety awareness initiative. As part of the continued campaign to increase road safety awareness and reduce carnage on our roads, they launched the inaugural Kilkenny Schools Road Safety Quiz.
Kilkenny man crowned Ireland’s top chef
Kilkenny man Garrett Byrne, chef and owner of Campagne restaurant, has been crowned Best Chef in Ireland at the Irish Restaurant Awards.
Terrified woman threatened in car park
A YOUNG woman was subjected to a horrifying ordeal when a man jumped into her car and threatened to kill her.
Sport
Paddlers claim marathon medals in testing conditions
STRONG WINDS and cold conditions did not deter the group of nine Thomastown Paddlers who travelled to Celbridge, Co Kildare for the third marathon canoeing race of the season.
B team are Leinster blitz goal-busters!
THERE was Leinster Blitz glory for the Kilkenny ladies Gaelic footballers, but the county went so close to securing a provincial double.
Ladies Senior Cup team heading to All-Ireland finals
The Kilkenny ladies Senior Cup team scored a good win in Tullamore at the weekend in the mid-Leinster area qualifier. They played Blainroe on Saturday morning and won 4½ to ½.
Under-16 squad on the move
THE North Kilkenny under-16 hurling panel will resume training this evening (Wednesday) at the Dicksboro grounds in Palmerstown (6.30pm).
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
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.
Carving from the well of inspiration at St Canice’s Cathedral
TRANSITION year students at Colaiste Pobail Osrai launched a stunning exhibition of stonework at their school last Wednesday.
Now Jeep Ireland unveils massive new commercial range of vehicles
In response to customer demand, Jeep Ireland has launched its brand new range of commercial vehicles. The entire Jeep range is now available in commercial form, including the Jeep Wrangler (SWB) and Wrangler Unlimited (LWB); the Jeep Compass in range-topping 4X4 Limited specification; and the flagship Jeep Grand Cherokee in both Limited and Overland versions.
Opel has new look at engine range
Opel is fundamentally renewing its engine range. Three completely new petrol and diesel families are replacing the current core portfolio.
Community
Community forum AGM on Thursday
Kilkenny Community and Voluntary Forum will hold its Annual General Meeting in the Ormonde Hotel, Ormonde Street, Kilkenny on Thursday at 8pm. This informational evening is open to all members of community and voluntary groups in Kilkenny city and county.
Phone collection to aid youth programme
The Foróige-operated Drum Youth Centre, located at MacDonagh Junction shopping centre, is participating in Foróige’s “Smart Move” smart and non-smart phone recycling initiative and hopes to collect as many phone donations from people in the community as possible.
Grennan captures second title
Grennan College claimed its second South Leinster Juvenile hurling C title in three years after a thrilling victory over New Ross CBS in a game played in atrocious conditions at Kennedy Park in New Ross.
Young people learn about safety behind the wheel
A GROUP of young people aged 15-18 years old from Kilkenny have completed a six-week driver education programme facilitated by SOS School of Safety through Ossory Youth.
Website encourages schools to ‘leave no trace’
A NEW website has been set up to primary-school teachers share the “Leave No Trace” message of caring for the environment with children.
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Weather for Kilkenny
Wednesday 16 May 2012
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: 6 C to 12 C
Wind Speed: 10 mph
Wind direction: South west
Tomorrow
Cloudy
Temperature: 6 C to 11 C
Wind Speed: 10 mph
Wind direction: South east
