News
Outrage over attacks on Lacken beauty spot
LOCALS are up in arms over a spate of vandalism and anti-social behaviour taking place along one of the city’s most attractive amenities.
Mayor lauds Moret after twinning visit
Mayor of Kilkenny Sean O’ hArgain has extolled the value of Kilkenny’s twinning arrangement with French town Moret-sur-Loing, having recently returned from a visit there.
An Post Rás rolls into Kilkenny on Friday
The famous An Post Rás rolls into Kilkenny on Friday, with the 180 cyclists and their entourage due to travel through several towns including Urlingford, Freshford, Ballyragget, Byrnesgrove, Castlecomer and Coon.
Transforming an eyesore into art magic
ARTIST MICK Minogue has left his stamp on many corners of the city with his impressive artwork.
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Heartbroken family search for puppy
A heartbroken local family is appealing to people to keep an eye out for their much-adored little puppy, who they only had for two weeks before he went missing.
After 12 years at the helm, John Moloney to step down as MD of Glanbia Plc
THE group managing director of Glanbia Plc, Mr John Moloney is to retire. The Board of Glanbia Plc, announced this morning that Mr Moloney had notified it that he wished to retire by the end of 2013, having been due to retire in 2014. The Stock Exchange has been informed.
Sport
Kilkenny Walkers Club
ON Sunday members of Kilkenny Walkers Club will be heading to Slievenamon. The meeting point at 9.30am is at the Castle Park.
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.
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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