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Witnessing the Coolbawn ambush from a woman’s perspective

A reading of Coolbawn Women by Thomastown Writer, Gillian Grattan, will take place on Sunday, (October 17) at 4:30pm at Castlecomer Community Hall. The play looks at three vastly different perspectives surrounding that event. It looks at the stories ...

08 Oct 2021 at 13:24

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The Coolbawn Ambush in County Kilkenny - what happened over 100 years ago?

The Coolbawn Ambush, the last action against Crown Forces before the Truce, took place at 11am on Saturday June 18, 1921. At the time, General Headquarters were urging Brigadier George O’Dwyer to put on more ambush action in Kilkenny. By the end of ...

02 Jun 2023 at 14:58

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Mayor of Kilkenny: Let’s face up to vandalism problem

Here's what made the front page of the Kilkenny People 50 years ago this week - May 14, 1971 As acts of vandalism continue in Kilkenny, Mayor Margaret Tynan has appealed to the people of the city to help stamp out the problem. “It is time we faced ...

14 May 2021 at 17:59

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Coolbawn Ambush Memorial Committee prepare for 100th anniversary occasion

The Coolbawn Ambush Memorial Committee, a voluntary and non-political group of local people, have maintained the monument over the years. In this centenary year the committee have invited the senior classes at Presentation Convent NS; Boys NS, ...

06 May 2021 at 19:00

Recent Deaths

Kilkenny deaths for Monday, June 18

The late John Laffan The death has occurred of John Laffan, Ballyreddin, Bennettsbridge, Kilkenny and formerly of Low Street, Thomastown. John died unexpectedly on Saturday, 16 June at St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny. Deeply regretted and sadly ...

18 Jun 2018 at 09:18

Recent Deaths

Kilkenny death for Wednesday, May 23

The late Kathy McMahon The death has occurred of Kathy McMahon (previously Gittons), of Upper Coolbawn, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny (formerly of Tallaght and Ballyfermot) passed away on May 14 (suddenly) in France. Beloved mother of Geraldine, ...

23 May 2018 at 09:21

Pictures & Videos

GALLERY: Coolbawn Ambush Centenary Commemoration Pictures

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25 Jun 2021 at 19:00

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The Coolbawn Ambush - what happened 100 years ago

War of Independence: With the centenary approaching, Maurice Shortall looks back on what happened that fateful day in Kilkenny It’s almost 100 years since the Coolbawn Ambush, the last action against Crown Forces before the Truce, ...

17 Jun 2021 at 17:00

Castlecomer

Overnight water restrictions to come into effect in the Castlecomer area today

Uisce Éireann has advised customers in the Castlecomer area that overnight supply restrictions are required to conserve water and maintain a daytime supply. Starting tonight, overnight restrictions will be in place from 9pm until ...

15 Aug 2025 at 15:30

North Kilkenny

'Residents are not happy' - Pleas for investment in local 'dangerous' footpath

Independent, Cllr Maurice Shortall has urged Kilkenny County Council to find resources within the council's 2026 budget to provide footpath maintenance on the N78 between Coolbawn and Moneenroe in North Kilkenny. "The path is ...

10 Dec 2025 at 12:02

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