Recreation in Old Callan
By John Fitzgerald (Part four) Peter Roughan, the local newspaper columnist, wrote a lot about the Waltons…one of the long-established families in Callan. Larry Walton was in America at the time that Peter wrote his weekly Callan Man looks Back column. But Larry’s name never failed to come up in fireside conversations back in his …
The Neighbourhood Hall where enjoyment is the priority
jbsphotos For the last three years, Steve Nolan has been putting on two sing-along events a year – one in the summer and one in the winter – tailored for an age-friendly audience and aimed at incorporating all the groups he works with. Steve is Project Co-ordinator at The Neighbourhood Hall in the Butts. And …
SETU’s Urlingford Hub Leads Rural Innovation Across the South East
South East Technological University (SETU) is celebrating a year of transformative progress in research, innovation, and enterprise engagement, with the Urlingford hub in Co. Kilkenny emerging as a flagship for rural innovation. Part of the TU RISE – TU Research and Innovation Supporting Enterprise – initiative, the Urlingford hub provides modern workspace, training, and pathways …
Kilkenny farm leader welcomes Government confirmation that Ireland will vote against Mercosur – “The right decision both economically and environmentally”
The President of ICMSA and Dunbell farmer, Denis Drennan, said that the Government’s decision that Ireland would vote against the Mercosur Agreement was the right decision on both economic and environmental grounds. Mr. Drennan said that there were certain occasions and circumstances in which basic principles of fairness and consistency had to override hype and …
Community spirit shines at Newpark Christmas lunch
The Newpark community came together in the spirit of Christmas cheer on Saturday, 13 December, as locals gathered for the annual community lunch. The festive event, held at the Glendine Inn, saw residents come together to enjoy a traditional Christmas meal. The lunch was a chance for the community to connect, share stories, and have …
Young Kilkenny Stars Impress in League
Saturday 13th December: CluneTech Kilkenny Stars 65 Dublin Raiders 62 Saturday 20th December: Limerick Celtics 79 CluneTech Kilkenny Stars 56 Sunday 28th December: University Of Galway Mystics 53 CluneTech Kilkenny Stars 74 The CluneTech Kilkenny Stars have recently completed an impressive run of three games, recording two victories and just one loss, …
Another year of living dangerously
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR As the dust settles on 2025, the Irish economy stands out as one of the brightest spots in a turbulent global landscape. Defying early fears of trouble from US President Donald Trump’s tariff policies, the country recorded exceptional growth, record foreign direct investment (FDI), and buoyant corporate tax revenues. Yet …
Record Animal Welfare Funding Welcomed for Kilkenny and Carlow Organisations
Local animal welfare organizations in Kilkenny and Carlow are poised to receive significant support following a record national funding announcement by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD. This historic allocation aims to strengthen the work of these groups, enhancing their capacity to care for animals and improve welfare standards across …
Natural health trends for 2026
BY CLAIR WHITTY Every year there is a new trend or exciting new product in the natural health world. I wonder what we can expect to see in 2026? I did a little research and it looks like our gut health and digestive wellness will be one of the main areas of health concern and …
Highly successful Hare’s Corner biodiversity project open for applications as it becomes available in Kilkenny for first time
Applications close on January 18th Project created 1,600 habitats for biodiversity around Ireland in 2025 Applications are open for The Hare’s Corner, an innovative biodiversity initiative developed by Burrenbeo Trust, a registered Charity, which is coming to Kilkenny for the first time this year. Landowners, schools and community groups in Kilkenny are invited to apply …
