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Newpark FRC serving the community
Photos by jbs photos Kilkenny Newpark Close Family Resource Centre was built in 1976 to provide services and support for families living in Newpark Close and the surrounding areas. Primarily, its remit was to address the needs of children in the area and to eliminate the sense of isolation and social exclusion that some residents …

Barrel Yard rocking as Smithwick’s Experience Kilkenny hosts tacos and ale pairing for Savour
The Customer Experience Awards took place on Wednesday the 25th of October at Dublin’s Conrad Hotel. The Customer Experience Awards are a prestigious event that is dedicated to honouring businesses and individuals who have truly made a difference in the lives of their customers and recognise those that go above and beyond to deliver outstanding …

Keep Kilkenny Beautiful Annual Tidy Town Awards 2023
Speakers Presented by Malcolm Noonan TD Minister of State – Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage Keynote speaker Caitriona Corr, Kilkenny CoCo cycling officer Councillor Maria Dollard – KKB Chairperson Deputy Mayor of Kilkenny – Martin Brett Hidden Gems Tommy Larkin, 15 Reade Terrace, Roberts Hill Lynch family, Kennyswell Breda Hennessey, 92b Upper …

Evergreen FC Awards Night
Photos: Andy Ryan Evergreen held their Annual Schoolboys and Schoolgirls Awards night in the magnificent surroundings of the Set Theatre on Monday night. Both floors of the theatre were packed with boys and girls decked out in their green club colours along with their proud parents. The awards recognised the achievements of teams from u12 …

A great day at Mill Family Resource Centre
The Mill Family Resource Centre would like to extend a massive thanks to everyone who joined us and supported us on Sunday 20th August at the centre for our Annual Family Fun Day. This is a yearly event that supports the Counselling\Play Therapy Services in the centre for Urlingford and the surrounding areas. The centre …

Young litter pickers bring pride to Newpark estate
Photos by jbs photos Kilkenny The ‘Newpark Community Litter Heroes’ is made up of a group of young people actively involved in keeping the estate litter free. From small beginnings, four members, the group Formed in 2021 by Una Lennon and Autumn Tobin has grown exponentially. The addition of Svitlana Saseyi to the leadership team …

Mayor of Kilkenny honours world karate athletes with civic reception
Photos by jbs photos Kilkenny In a heartwarming display of civic pride and appreciation for local talent, the Mayor of Kilkenny, Cllr Joe Malone, hosted a Civic Reception to celebrate and honour the remarkable achievements of Kilkenny’s world-class karate athletes. The event, held at Kilkenny City Hall, was a testament to the indomitable spirit and …

Pilgrimage to Knock shrine enjoyed by Saint Johns parishioners
Photos: jbs photos Kilkenny On Monday 21st August, the 144th anniversary of the apparition at Knock, Fr Dan Carroll with Fr Joseph Lubula led a pilgrimage from St John’s Parish to the International Eucharistic and Marian Shrine. As Tom Cullen eased the coach out of the church grounds at 7.15am the day of faith and …

Curious minds gather to launch Pat Shortall’s third book
Photos for Thomastown launch by ‘Aidona’ photography This year’s Alternative Kilkenny Arts festival (AKA) saw a wealth of local talent exhibit their fantastic art and skilled craftsmanship across Kilkenny and Thomastown. Pat Shortall is one such talent who launched his third book of poetry, Words for the Curious Mind, in the Ormonde College and in …

KILKENNY ARTS FESTIVAL – Our Arts Festival 50 years on
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – I feel blessed to live in this historic, beautiful, and cultural city of ours. I feel equally blessed that for fifty years, Kilkenny has been hosting a world class Arts Festival (originally known as Arts Week) On this the 50th anniversary of the Festival I …