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Kilkenny Walkers Club
ON Sunday members of Kilkenny Walkers Club will be heading for an outing in the Galtees.
Crowds gripped by cross-country drama
DRAMA and excitement were in full flow at the County Juvenile Cross-Country Relay Championships, which were held in Bramblestown on Sunday.
Plenty of tips from former pro Power
FORMER professional cyclist Ciaran Power provided the highlight of the weekend as he guested at a coaching day for the members of the Marble City Cyclers (MCC).
Six Paulstown boxers chase Leinster honours
PAULSTOWN boxing club have six boxers involved in the Leinster youths finals on Saturday in Athy.
Big turn out as Seamus and Pauline drive-in
Captains’ Seamus Rochford and Pauline Cullinane held their Captains drive-in on Sunday and it was testimony to the popularity of both that close on 150 members turned out to support them and play in the 13 hole competition organised.
Seniors back and flying in spring like weather
After losing out to a frost covered course in early February, normal service was resumed for the New Ross golf club seniors group in spring like conditions last wee.
All set for ‘Supreme’ night in Kilkenny stars scheme
THE highest of the high achievers in sport in Kilkenny will be honoured at a glittering gala function in the city at the weekend.
O’Connor team wins marathon league
The Langton Winter Team League reached a climax on Friday night when Team B, led by Rena O’Connor, faced Team F, captained by Rory McGovern.
Athletes honoured for individual excellence
ATHLETES, friends and families gathered at a special function to celebrate the 2011 championship season.
Seconds have League title in their sights
Kilkenny Seconds, the Leinster League leaders, went on the rampage on Saturday in Foulkstown when they faced second from bottom Roscrea. This was a one-sided affair. The winners put in a blistering performance in wet and slippery conditions.
Injury-time loss was a real setback to dumbfounded Kilkenny
Hopes of promotion for Kilkenny from Division 2A in the Leinster League faded on Saturday when Roscrea walked away winning 13-11, with the points after pulling off one of the greatest upsets in recent times in Foulkstown.
National champion now hard work begins for Olympian O’Neill
Darren O’Neill may have felt on top of the world when he qualified for the Olympic Games last year, but the Kilkennyman proved he is also still top of the pile in Ireland too.
Power to lead training day
THE damp weather didn’t deter the members of the Marble City Cyclers, who attended the weekend spins in great numbers.
Kilkenny Walkers Club
On Sunday members of Kilkenny Walkers Club will be heading to the Knockmealdowns. The group will meet at Castle Park (9.30am) or at Barlo’s of Clonmel (10.20am). All details from 056-7765835.
Marble City enjoy good times at championships
The Laois, Carlow, Kilkenny County Board, held their county championships on Saturday and Sunday. Some great bouts were witnessed.
And now its a duathlon for Mount Juliet
Kilkenny Triathlon Club has launched its inaugural club race, ‘The KTC Duathlon 2012’ which will be held in the scenic surrounds of Mount Juliet, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny on Saturday, March 10.
Connery flies South as Ireland eye Olympics
THE fight to qualify for London’s Olympic Games has seen one Kilkenny woman half-way around the world.
Thomastown boxers prepare for their biggest fight ever
A LOCAL boxing club is getting ready to take on its biggest challenge - the fight to find a permanent home.
Athletes head indoors for the weekend
WEATHER couldn’t dampen the enthusiasm of Kilkenny’s athletes at the weekend, as most of the action was held indoors!
Big punching Clair takes first senior title
She is shaping up to be Kilkenny’s version of the great Katie Taylor, and at the national Elite senior boxing ladies championship finals Callan’s finest Clair Grace struck gold at the first attempt.
The heavy rain keeps riders off the flooded roads
THE Marble City Cyclers (MCC) had a quiet weekend as Sunday’s spin was cancelled due to the heavy rain which continued throughout the day.
Who will win the Winter League?
THE Langton’s Winter Team League will finally reach its destination this week.
Dempsey goes distance as marathon fund-raiser
A KILKENNYMAN is really going the distance to raise money for charity.
Change of days for Spring Series
WITH the Thyestes Chase taking centre-stage at Gowran Park tomorrow (Thursday), the golf club’s Spring Series has been moved to Friday and Saturday for this week.
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.
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.
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Weather for Kilkenny
Thursday 23 February 2012
Today
Cloudy
Temperature: 9 C to 15 C
Wind Speed: 18 mph
Wind direction: South west
Tomorrow
Cloudy
Temperature: 2 C to 10 C
Wind Speed: 13 mph
Wind direction: West
