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Cats edge Deise to set up Rebel’s semi clash
BY NIALL SHERRY SPORTS EDITOR Drennan & Donnelly impress in 2-point win Allianz National Hurling League Division 1B Round 5, UPMC Nowlan Park Kilkenny 0-18 Waterford 0-16 Derek Lyng’s side navigated their way to a semi-final National League clash with Cork this weekend, following a hard-fought win over Waterford at UPMC Nowlan Park last Sunday. …
Cork crush Cats to signal intent
BY NIALL SHERRY SPORTS EDITOR Stripey Women have plenty to ponder ahead of Tipp game Very Camogie League Division 1A, Round 4 UPMC Nowlan Park Kilkenny 1-10 Cork 0-23 Kilkenny’s sluggish start to the camogie season continued last weekend as Brian Dowling’s charges slumped to a 10-point defeat to Cork at UPMC Nowlan Park in …
The importance of strides
BY EOIN EVERARD Strides – or accelerations – are a staple of almost every secondary school, university, and professional running team. Whether you’re an 800m specialist, cross country runner, or an aspiring marathoner, strides are a fundamental building block of speed and coordination. But the majority of recreational runners never do them despite a host …
Graigue-Ballycallan Athletics Club
Kilkenny Sport Focus By Michael O’Leary Graigue-Ballycallan Athletics Club was formed within the last 10 years, but since The Club was found they have constantly thrived with a wide range of actitivies as they continue to grow from strength to strength. They have massive numbers within The Club which is a huge testament and tribute …
A step in the right direction…
By John Fitzgerald Torrential rain failed to dampen the zeal of the Local History Walkers Group last weekend. Every Saturday without fail they set out from the Horse Trough on the Parade to bring the past alive through meticulously-researched talks, taking in both prominent heritage spots and lesser known or even hidden antiquities. The skies …
French and Polish communities celebrate as Mayor opens city doors for twins
The Mayor of Kilkenny Municipal District, Cllr. David Fitzgerald, hosted a Mayoral reception for the French and Polish Communities in Kilkenny on Thursday evening 16TH March at the Council Chamber, in honour of the visiting delegations to Kilkenny from our twinned Cities of Moret-Sur-Loing in France and Malbork in Poland for St. Patrick’s Festival. On …
Girl Auction
BY NED EGAN Part 10 Up came the gun in one swift motion! But no – it wasn’t the vile would-be swain – or the father: it was Barker! Or something strangely like him… The dog creature stopped right in front of her: facing her: gazing at her. In spite of her ‘Mammy-sent’ warmth, a …
Parade and St. Patrick’s Festival beat the rain as crowds come flocking
Photographs by Dylan Vaughan Photograph Kilkenny City’s St. Patrick’s day parade defied the weather odds as the public once again flocked to the sides of the Marble City’s streets to witness and play their part in a vibrant, multicultural and hugely colourful celebration of the national holiday. Organisers estimate that the crowds of 20,000 lined …
No such thing as small roles only small actors as Keanes ‘Moll’ entertains at Thomastown Concert Hall
By Tom Dayton “There are no small roles, only small actors”. That famous line was spoken by Konstantin Stanislavski, the ‘father’ of modern acting. Stanislavski required actors who performed in his theatre productions to engage their roles with equal commitment. This was whether they were lead actors with large roles or supporting actors with …
Fair days in Callan
By John Fitzgerald PART THREE From the town cross to the steps leading up to the Big Chapel, you could buy any piece of fruit or vegetable within season on Fair Day: Apples, oranges, gooseberries, black and red currents, or a head of cabbage for a penny. There were hanks of onions and stalls laden …
