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Connolly’s RED MILLS a local business with a world- wide reach
Nestled in the scenic Goresbridge countryside, Connolly’s RED MILLS has been the home of the Connolly family business since 1908. TODAY, they are one of the most trusted global names in high performance animal feed, pet food and agri products, but their origins were as humble as a fresh-baked loaf In 1800s Bagenalstown, County Carlow, …
Red Mills Race Day and style event
The fashionistas will be out in full force at Gowran Park next Saturday the 18th for the return of the annual Red Mills Race Day and Style Event. Connolly’s Red Mills have sponsored this much loved race meeting for over 40 years, and the Style event which was added in recent years is a wonderful …
Red Mills Day 2023
By Michael O’Leary Following the wonderful and amazing success of Thyestes Day where 12,500 spectators were in attendance, attention has now turned to Connolly’s Red Mills Day on Saturday 18th February in Gowran Park where even bigger numbers are expected on another major race day at the Local Track. For the Second consecutive year, Connolly’s …
Delight for Kilkenny school as students bring home trophies
Students and teachers from Kilkenny City Vocational School were delighted to attend a Mayoral Reception in their honour in Kilkenny Town Hall on Tuesday in recognition of the Senior Boys’ and Senior Girls’ All-Ireland volleyball success. Mayor David Fitzgerald welcomed the students and teachers to the Mayors chambers and said it was a great occasion …
Laois players open the door on The Real Mc Coy
Theatre goers in Thomastown are in for a real treat. The Tommy Marron play The Real Mc Coy is on its wway to the concert hall and the proverbial ‘laugh a minute’ is guaranteed. Laois Open Door Theatre is a Portlaoise based drama group who have been entertaining local audiences for over 20 years. They …
Making Valentine’s Day special with a gift of jewellery
It’s the most romantic day of the year, make it unforgettable with a gift that she will love. THE approach of Valentine’s Day can be nerve-racking for the jewellery-gifting novice. If you think it’s time you bestow a special Valentine’s Day jewellery gift upon your sweetheart, it probably is. Giving that first special piece of …
Destination Romance
Nothing says romance like whisking your partner away on a last-minute short break. Reconnect and reignite the spark between you both this Valentines… IF your mantra is “there are never enough hours in the day” then you probably don’t have much time to relax, and even less time to pamper yourself. So many couples are …
GOFFS Thyestes Day 2023
All images: Amanda Burke Goffs Thyestes Day 2023 gave us some more great stories in racing none more so than our all-conquering local trainer WP Mullins recording his record breaking 9th Thyestes Cup with the brilliant “Carefully Selected” being announced the winner after a photo finish was required to split the front two home. This …
Daly Farrell Chartered Accountants Beginners Chase
Celebrating 10 years of sponsorship at the Thyestes Race Day at Gowran Park All images: Amanda Burke
From the hills of Donegal, Bishop Coll begins his ministry in Ossory
Words: Fr Richard Scriven Photos : John Mcglone From the Hills of Donegal to the Banks of the Silvery Nore, with a stop in Maynooth, Letterkenny, Rome, Carlow, Belfast and Donegal Town, Fr Niall Coll’s pastoral ministry began in Ossory on Sunday 22nd January when he was ordained and installed as Bishop of Ossory. After …
