Saddle Up Success for Down Syndrome Kilkenny
300 cyclists set off from Danesfort GAA Club on Sunday, May 11th, in support of the second annual Saddle Up for Down Syndrome Kilkenny charity cycle. The event raised funds for the local, parent-led organisation that provides essential services to children and adults with Down syndrome across County Kilkenny. Organisers say they are on track for their …
Kilkenny County Council in partnership with IDA Ireland hold Industry Update
Photos by Vicky Comerford A recent breakfast briefing and networking event hosted by Kilkenny County Council in partnership with IDA Ireland took place on Wednesday 7th May. The early morning event was hosted in Cartoon Saloon’s Barrack Street offices and was organised by Kilkenny County Council and IDA Ireland with the aim of facilitating communication and …
Pawsitive Changes Ahead! Kilkenny Welcomes New Dog Warden and a Refreshed Dog Shelter
Photo by Vicky Comerford Kilkenny and Carlow County Councils are pleased to announce the appointment of a new Dog Warden to serve both counties, a move aimed at promoting responsible dog ownership and ensuring the safety and well-being of our communities. In addition to this exciting development, we are thrilled to highlight the recent refurbishment …
Kilkenny County Council Library Service Launches the 2025 ‘My Little Library Book Bag’ Initiative for Children Starting School
Kilkenny County Council Library Service is delighted to announce the launch of the My Little Library Book Bag initiative, a nationwide programme designed to support children as they take the important step of starting primary school. From today, families across Kilkenny can collect a free book bag for their child at any local library. The …
Loreto Kilkenny Secure Spot in FAI Schools All-Ireland First Year Soccer Cup Final
Loreto Kilkenny has qualified for the FAI Schools Soccer All Ireland 1st Year Cup Final on Thursday, May 22nd. This talented bunch of players have come through 6 knockout games to win the Leinster Schools section, which was made up of 64 teams. They have now qualified for the All-Ireland decider after defeating St Columbas …
Black bread and a pinch of tea
BY JOHN FITZGERALD (Part four) In Callan, LDF volunteer Seamus O Brien and his friend Sean Holden thought they’d done well, leaving the candles made from animal fat in the farmyard, to set…forgetting the sheepdogs that patrolled outside. They were in the farmhouse with their feet up on the table, drinking lemonade the kindly housewife …
An Evening of One Act Comedies at Gowran
Gowran Little Theatre is set to delight audiences with two hilarious One-Act Comedies by acclaimed playwright, David Tristram. On May 27th and 28th, 2025, the stage of Gowran Parish Hall will come alive with side-splitting laughter in An Evening of One Act Comedies. Under the direction of Peter Madden and Michael Hayes, this evening promises …
Get Your Glow on This Summer
BY CLAIR WHITTY I think we all love the summer, but the warm and dry weather can have a negative impact on your skin. Warm sunshine, summer breezes, pollution, or dry rooms can all affect your skin. You may need a helping hand to keep its healthy summer glow. Hydration both inside and out is …
Noises Off for Carlow stage
Carlow Little Theatre Society return to the stage of the George Bernard Shaw theatre in Visual, Carlow, this coming May with Michael Frayn’s classic farce Noises Off. This farce comedy about putting on a farce comedy follows the cast and crew of Otstar Productions; an assortment of egos, wits, and large personalities all with a love …
Pilgrimage mass to Blessed Edmund Ignatius Rice – A man of hope
Few would deny that in our world today, there’s a growing sense of uncertainty, especially among our young people. Many, both young and old, feel lost in a society that promises everything but delivers little by way of true inner peace and contentment. Mental health challenges are rising. Anxiety and loneliness are common. So many …
