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Trying to reunite the family of a Kilkenny soldier with his World War I medal

A kind hearted Kilkenny man sorting out the affairs of a deceased family member recently came across a medal awarded for service in World War I. He now wants to reunite a Kilkenny family with the medal awarded during the Great War. The medal was ...

20 Nov 2018 at 12:26

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It was tough going in Portugal, but European experience left Harriers wanting even more

Getting the chance to run for Ireland was something special, but the heroes welcome given to Eoin Everard, Peter Lynch and Shay McEvoy threatened to eclipse that feeling! “It was a fantastic experience,” said Everard. “It was my first ...

21 Dec 2019 at 16:54

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Bono and Jane Goodall to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom from Joe Biden

U2 frontman Bono, British conservationist Dame Jane Goodall and actor Denzel Washington are among the famous faces who will receive the highest US civilian honour, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, on Saturday. A total of 19 people ...

04 Jan 2025 at 19:31

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Kellie Harrington makes history with back-to-back medals after quarter final win in Paris

Irish boxer Kellie Harrington will leave Paris with another Olympic medal after victory in her quarter-final. The Dubliner kept her hopes alive of back-to-back titles at the Paris Games after she took a classy unanimous decision to ...

31 Jul 2024 at 17:45

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Historic 1896 All-Ireland medal is up for auction

An interesting item from Kilkenny's hurling history will go under the hammer at Whytes 'Eclectic Collector' auction in Dublin on July 25. Lot 642 is a sterling silver runners-up medal made by Moore & Co on Grafton Street. It was ...

16 Jul 2020 at 11:16

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Kilkenny hotels come out on top at the Virgin Media Business Gold Medal Awards

The Virgin Media Business Gold Medal Awards winners were announced recently with the Flynn Group coming out on top, to win the Hotel Group of the Year Award. Kilkenny's Newpark award-winning family hotel is part of The Flynn ...

13 Feb 2023 at 16:31

National News

Eight gardai to be honoured for their bravery in the line of duty

The Garda Commissioner Drew Harris will honour eight gardai later this Monday for their bravery in the line of duty. Eight Scott medals are to be awarded at a ceremony in Dublin, three of them posthumously. A number of ...

09 Sept 2024 at 08:50

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Olympic champion Daniel Wiffen 'rushed to hospital' after falling unwell

Olympic swimming hero Daniel Wiffen had to be 'rushed to hospital' following an illness and looks set to miss today's homecoming in Dublin. Wiffen, who posted a message on X, he thanked everyone for reaching out and ...

12 Aug 2024 at 09:48

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Bono and Denzel Washington awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom at White House

The US Presidential Medal of Freedom has been formally given to U2 frontman Bono and actor Denzel Washington. US President Joe Biden presented the highest American civilian honour to Bono, real name Paul David ...

04 Jan 2025 at 22:17

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Historic Kilkenny All-Ireland winners’ medals to go under hammer

A collection of All Ireland hurling winners medals will go under the hammer at Fonsie Mealy Auction room next month. This cache of nine caret gold medals come from an era which saw the emergence of Kilkenny ...

25 Nov 2021 at 15:00

Who are Ireland's medal contenders? A look ahead as Team Ireland battles on at the Paris Olympics

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Who are Ireland's most likely medal contenders? A look ahead to the rest of the Paris Olympics

It's been a phenomenal start for Team Ireland in Paris, and Irish fans worldwide have already been given many reasons to celebrate in the first week of events. Ireland have earned a spot on the medal table ...

31 Jul 2024 at 15:12

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Kilkenny hotels come out on top

The Virgin Media Business Gold Medal Awards winners were announced with the Flynn Group coming out on top, to win the Hotel Group of the Year Award. Kilkenny's Newpark award winning family hotel is part ...

09 Feb 2023 at 08:30

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