Supporting Irish Natural Beauty
BY CLAIR WHITTY Today I want to share with you some of my favourite Irish skincare products because many of you are interested in shopping locally and buying quality Irish brands. Supporting Irish and local brands is about more than buying Irish. It helps support the people, families and communities behind these businesses, while celebrating …
Waterford Hospice say thanks to Kilkenny supporters
This week, members of the O’Donnell family from Threecastles , travelled to the Dunmore Wing of University Hospital Waterford, where they presented a cheque of €8,500 to the Waterford Hospice Movement. The money was raised from a coffee morning which was organised and run by friends of Siobhán O’Donnell, and will go towards the Oak …
A cast-iron heritage…
By John Fitzgerald The Kilkenny Heritage Walkers took another step back in time on Saturday. The theme was a series of cast iron plaques mounted in 1844 to mark the dividing lines between city and county. Though seventeen plaques were forged to define the Borough Boundary, only nine of them have survived and it was …
Tullogher Rosbercon snatch dramatic victory over Carrickshock
Tullogher Rosbercon 1-26; Carrickshock 1-24. (aet) John Power at Mullinavat GAA Grounds. Tullogher Rosbercon advanced in the MLM Motors Hyundai Kilkenny Intermediate Hurling Championship in the most dramatic fashion when they snatched victory from the jaws of defeat against Carrickshock at the Mullinavat GAA Grounds on Saturday afternoon last. This was a magnificent championship contest …
The richness of the past gives hope for the future-Bishop Nash
Photographs by Conor Gleeson and Derek Dooley An historic milestone was celebrated by local clergy and parishioners on Saturday 22nd August, as The Church of the Holy Cross in Cuffesgrange marked 200 years in existence. Chief celebrant for the Mass of thanksgiving was Bishop Ger Nash along with Fr. Willie Hennessy P.P. The concelebrants were …
Bishop Ger is installed as Bishop of Ossory
A magnificent day was had in Kilkenny last Sunday, as Ger Nash was installed as Bishop of Ossory. St Marys Cathedral on James’s Street was packed to capacity, with people from Ferns, Clare Kilkenny, and many other counties.. The attendance included ArchbishopEamon Martin, Archbishop Dermot Farrell, Archbishop Kieran O’Reilly, Bishop Denis Nulty, Bishop Niall Coll …
Mud, music, mayhem and flower power
CHOICES SHAPE YOUR FUTURE By Judith Ashton My son, Jack, got me an Electric Picnic ticket. Always up for adventure, I embraced the challenge! It was a fascinating weekend in so many ways and all roads were leading to this musical mecca of the moment. A tribal gathering of the good, the bad and the …
Stress management and a dead cow!
FURTHERMORE By Gerry Moran Stress is a killer. We all know that. Folks who smoke 20 fags a day know full well that stress is the real killer, not nicotine. Men who drink six pints of porter every night know bloody well that stress is the killer, not alcohol. But seriously, we daren’t ignore nicotine …
Official Opening of Bigwood Playground, Mullinavat
Kilkenny County Council is delighted to celebrate the official opening of the new Bigwood Playground in Mullinavat, a significant community achievement that will serve the community for many years to come. The new playground was officially opened on Friday 28th August 2026 by Cathaoirleach of Kilkenny County Council, Cllr. Joe Malone, alongside Cllr. Ger Frisby, Chairperson …
O’Loughlin Gaels crowned JJ Kavanagh Junior E Champions
JJ Kavanagh County Junior E Hurling Final 2026. O’Loughlin Gaels 1-19; Glenmore 1-12. John Power at UPMC Nowlan Park O’Loughlin Gaels are the new JJ Kavanagh Junior E champions following a deserved victory over a spirited Glenmore side in an entertaining and competitive final at UPMC Nowlan Park. This was very much a game of …
