Time again to give up your auld sins
THE FACT OF THE MATTER PAUL HOPKINS Brought up in that austere Catholic Ireland of the ‘50s and ‘60s, the 40 days of Lent was my penance enough to the world but, even in my annual endeavour to “give up sweets”, I always allowed myself a break on Sundays from my sacrifice and would gorge …
Cats canter to Laois victory
BY NIALL SHERRY SPORTS EDITOR ALL PIX DANNY LAHART Phelan hits 2 majors in facile win Allianz Hurling League Division 1 Group B Kilkenny 2-28 Laois 0-17 @ UPMC Nowlan Park Brian Cody’s men got back to winning ways at home last Sunday, as they put the slim defeat away to Tipperary behind them, by …
Cheltenham Preview
Hot on the heels of our record-breaking success at Red Mills Day, we’re gearing up for the most anticipated National Hunt Racing Festival of the year. We hope you can join us for our upcoming Cheltenham Preview, on March 10th from 4-6pm! Everyone is welcome to this free of charge event taking place at our …
‘Boro too strong for Shamrocks as Harry Shine’s!
BY NIALL SHERRY SPORTS EDITOR ALL PIX DANNY LAHART U21 title heads to Palmerstown J.J Kavanagh and Sons Under 21 A Hurling Championship Final Dicksboro 1-24 Ballyhale Shamrocks 2-12 Venue: John Locke Park Callan Dicksboro overcame a stubborn Ballyhale challenge to claim the U21 title on a blustery day in Callan last Saturday. While Shamrocks …
Camogs conquer Clare
BY Martin Quilty Rebels on Leeside next up for Dowling & Co. Littlewoods Ireland League Division 1 Clare 0-10 Kilkenny 1-08 Cusack Park, Ennis It wasn’t pretty, nor impressive, but Kilkenny managed to make it back-to-back Littlewoods League wins, following their trip to Ennis last weekend. Those in attendance at Cusack Park had little …
Masters cock-a-hoop for Marble county event
BY NIALL SHERRY SPORTS EDITOR Tip-offs galore across Kilkenny as ballers get set for action This weekend sees the fourth instalment of the annual Kilkenny Masters Basketball Tournament. What started out with only five men’s teams participating in 2018, has exploded into a much bigger and sought-after affair, with 28 teams taking to the courts …
O’Loughlin Gaels GAA & camogie awards night
On Friday evening at the O’Loughlin Gaels GAA Club Lounge the GAA and Camogie Clubs celebrated their teams achievements for 2019, 2020 and 2021. It was an event that had been delayed due to covid related restrictions. Seven hurling teams and one camogie team were celebrated: the u21, Junior B and Junior teams of 2019, …
Return journey
As Lake Productions prepare for their run of Jimmy Murphy’s play, The King’s of the Kilburn High Rd, Kilkenny man Pat Griffin kindly agreed to pen a short story to highlight the plight of the Irish emigrant. He bought his ticket and walked to the platform at Paddington Station. There was still some time. He …
Working together for the common good
As Covid restrictions begin to ease Mayor Andrew McGuinness honoured Katherine Peacock and the Eastern Environs Defibrillator group with Mayoral recognition for their work in providing life saving equipment in Kilkenny city. Presenting the awards Mayor McGuinness noted that the project was a cross community endeavour between Eastern Environs, Katherine Peacock, the Local Authority, Gardai, …
