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Community in Kilkenny receives substantial grant

The Barrow Valley Community Development, Graignamanagh, has been awarded €10,000 through ‘The Ireland Funds Heart of the Community Fund’. The development aims to improve social, environmental and economic life in the Barrow Valley, including ...

18 Jul 2023 at 13:26

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Public consultation extended on draft by-laws affecting Kilkenny waterway

Waterways Ireland has extended a public consultation on proposed by-laws changes, with a second phase of public consultation also added to facilitate further engagement with the public and stakeholders. They relate to waterways including ...

09 Oct 2023 at 06:00

South Kilkenny

Brave gardaí and fire crew save two in high-risk river rescue in Kilkenny

The brave efforts of gardai and the firebrigade saved two lives in a dramatic, night-time rescue from the River Barrow in Graignamanagh, at the weekend. In the early hours of Sunday morning, November 27, members of An Garda Síochána and ...

29 Nov 2022 at 11:09

Your community

Taking the plunge - the best wild swimming spots in Kilkenny

Kilkenny features in a newly-published book which reveals some of the country’s top wild swimming spots. From the authors of The Art of Wild Swimming: Scotland and England and Wales comes the brilliant, expert guide on wild swimming ...

04 Nov 2022 at 17:26

Thomastown

Carlow missing person appeal stood down

Following the discovery of a body in the River Barrow, Carlow Town during the week, Gardaí have confirmed the missing person appeal for Protr Morochow has been stood down. Gardaí say no further action is required and no further ...

28 Oct 2022 at 16:39

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Revamped, recycled-material Silaire Wood Boardwalk reopens in Graignamanagh

The newly-revamped Silaire Wood Boardwalk in Graignamanagh reopened to the public on Saturday after three months of work. The reconstruction of the boardwalk along the River Barrow and rehabilitation works of the existing ...

16 Nov 2020 at 13:36

What's On

Celebrate Water Heritage Day along the Barrow and the Nore

People can celebrate our Water Heritage, this Sunday, with events on two of the majestic rivers that flow through the county. The day will be marked with special events on the River Nore in Kilkenny City and on the River ...

11 Aug 2020 at 18:22

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Graignamanagh, Kilkenny will see book lovers flock there this weekend for the Town of Books festival

Book lovers will flock to Graignamanagh this weekend for the annual Town of Books Festival. Now in its 13th year, it has flourished to become a fully fledged festival that features art, music, food, crafts and a whole ...

21 Aug 2017 at 17:18

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Moorings planning application received for Kilkenny side on River Barrow

Fritz Rinagl has applied to Kilkenny County Council to create nine mooring posts with stabilizers on the River Barrow located within a special Area of Conservation at Aras na hAbhann, Miltown between Goresbridge and ...

29 Jan 2019 at 14:18

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Kilkenny Property Watch: River frontage to the Barrow and ample space for boathouse

Completed in 2018, this superb “A” rated four bedroomed executive residence is situated on six acres on the banks of the navigable River Barrow, upstream from the town of Graignamanagh. This stunning property also ...

06 Jul 2019 at 12:00

Entertainment

Scenic region of Kilkenny to be showcased to huge national audience on RTÉ

The stunning Barrow Valley region, which straddles the border of Kilkenny and Carlow, will take centre stage on national television this week as RTÉ Nationwide showcases the area's natural beauty and attractions. ...

17 Apr 2025 at 16:57

Pictures & Videos

Pictures: Costa del Graig! Kilkenny looking great in the sun!

Is there anywhere more gorgeous than Ireland in the sunshine? Even better - Kilkenny in the sunshine! As the country enjoys a heatwave, crowds are flocking to the best places to keep cool across Kilkenny - ...

11 Jul 2025 at 15:04

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