Music for all our ears
The vision that inspires Music Generation Kilkenny is the same today as when Music Generation was established almost ten years ago – to break down the barriers that may otherwise prevent children and young people from experiencing the pure joy of making music. This year alone, Music Generation Kilkenny gave that opportunity to 6,000 children …
Ballyhale believe!
BY NIALL SHERRY SPORTS EDITOR ALL PIX DANNY LAHART Laois champions set to test Shamrocks metal AIB Leinster Club SHC Final Croke Park (Sunday 1:15) Shamrocks Ballyhale (Kilkenny) vs Clough/Ballacolla (Laois) >>> SHERRY SAYS FINAL PREVIEW… James O’Connor will take his Shamrocks side to Croke Park on Sunday with one aim – to put the …
Shamrocks EXTRA special!
BY NIALL SHERRY SPORTS EDITOR ALL PIX DANNY LAHART Offaly champs miss chance as Ballyhale march on Leinster Club SHC semi-final: Shamrocks Ballyhale 3-24 St Rynagh’s (Offaly) 2-18 (AET) Tullamore was rocking last Sunday as Offaly champions St Rynagh’s almost claimed the scalp of the biggest name in club hurling. It was fitting that recently …
One step beyond
BY NIALL SHERRY SPORTS EDITOR Naas prove a hurdle too far for Glenmore AIB Leinster IHC Semi-Final Naas vs Glenmore @ St Conleth’s Park, Newbridge, Kildare There will be no more big days out for Glenmore this season, as they simply had no answer to Tom Mullally’s Naas machine. The Kildare champions ran out worthy …
A call to remember the brave men and women who fought in The Great War
By Gerry Cody Photos: Claire Stack, Cobh animation Team. Over 3,000 from Kilkenny served and almost 900 died In Kilkenny’s MacDonagh railway station, there is a memorial to the 3,271 men and women from County Kilkenny known to have served in World War 1. Over eight hundred of these soldiers died during the conflict. These …
Christmas wreath display adds extra beauty to stunning Butler House Garden
There is a very special addition to the Christmas Garden at Butler House this year. Butler House is the Dower House of Kilkenny Castle and has always been associated with the Butler Family, Dukes and Earls of Ormonde who resided at Kilkenny Castle for 500 years. 18th Century House The house was home to Lady …
Trinity Merchants – reader’s preferred merchant of the year
Trinity Merchants Ltd topped the polls as Readers Preferred Merchant of the Year. The Campaign for this award was run across Plumbing & Heating Magazine Irelands social media platforms, where their readers gave top marks to Trinity across the board for their customer service, technical knowledge and extensive product range. Trinity Merchants was set up with the aim …