Cloneen 2-17; Graigue Ballycallan 1-15. By John Power at Ballyragget GAA Grounds. Cloneen captured a historic first title in the club’s history when they claimed the Junior Hurling A-F League crown with a deserved five-point victory over Graigue-Ballycallan in Ballyragget on Saturday afternoon. The triumph marked a landmark day for the Skeogh-based club, which was …

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St Martins 2-12; Emeralds 1-14. John Power at Jenkinstown. St Martins capped a great weekend for the club by achieving a second league title for the club, grasping victory from the depths of defeat in Jenkinstown. When Liam Grant polished a penalty with aplomb for Emeralds on 24 minutes that side were four points clear, …

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A sunny holiday is something many of us look forward to and being prepared is key. Let’s start with calming the nervous traveller I love the flower remedies for this and Healing Herbs Aspen is the perfect essence to aid relaxation. You simply add a couple of drops to water and sip. One of the …

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In part 2, of The Kilkenny Mayfair ballroom, The Kilkenny walkers club look behind the scenes at the one time famous ballroom that saw not only famous bands from Ireland perform there but also well known American singers Part two of our look back at the Mayfair ballroom Week two of our look back at …

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There was a fantastic atmosphere in Freshford on Bank holiday weekend as Freshford Town AFC officially opened its new all-weather training facility following more than three years of planning and development. The event attracted a large attendance from across the local community, with club members, players, parents, supporters and invited guests gathering to celebrate a …

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Minister Dara Calleary officially opened the newly refurbished St. Kieran’s Community Hall in Johnstown on Monday, marking a significant investment in community infrastructure and local development. The refurbishment project, with a total investment of €410,877, was delivered through funding from the Community Centres Investment Fund, Kilkenny County Council, and the continued support and commitment of …

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CHOICES SHAPE YOUR FUTURE By Judith Ashton Most of us have many unnecessary possessions that we no longer use, and clutter bogs us down. We put off dealing with it and “I’ll get round to it” is a familiar mantra. There are now plenty of creative ways to declutter your home by simply and generously …

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As Kilkenny’s new Mayor settles into his busy role, Andrew McGuinness looks forward to the coming twelve months with energy and ambition. He has already shown that he does not need any honeymoon period or training, he has done this before, four times. In his first week he hit the ground running, opening An Chead …

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Kilkenny 4-14 Clare 1-8 By Aoife Lanigan, PRO Kilkenny secured their place in the Quarter Finals of the Glen Dimplex All Ireland Senior Championship after they cruised to a home win over Clare last Saturday in UPMC Nowlan Park. It took eight minutes for the opening score, and it came from Clare’s substitute Caoimh Carmody …

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BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR As Kilkenny people, we’re fortunate to live in a county where community still matters. Whether it’s through GAA clubs, parish groups, farming organisations, local markets or simply keeping an eye on neighbours, most of us understand the value of staying connected. That sense of connection becomes even more important as …

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