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ANZAC Day at Kilkenny Peace Park
Photos: Pat Shortall The sun shone as over 100 people gathered at Kilkenny’s Peace Park. Representatives from Australia, Turkey and New Zealand were in attendance, as were people from many Irish counties. Also present were various politicians. At 16.30 hours, Commandant Larry Scallan assumed his position. A long whistle sounded, and proceedings got underway. It …
Easter commemoration at Freshford
The annual Easter Commemoration ceremony was held on The Green in Freshford at noon on Sunday 20th of April. Members of Kilkenny historical re-enactors led the parade, followed by the flying column with Kilkenny Historical Re-Enactors. The event was MC’d by John Meagher, who opened the ceremony. The Proclamation was read by newly elected TD …
Kilkenny Traveller lives in focus
Traveller Pride Week is an annual event that celebrates the community, ethnicity, identity, heritage and culture of the Traveller community in Ireland. During Traveller Pride Week, both national and local events take place. Traveller Pride events are designed to create a greater understanding and acceptance of Traveller culture in Irish society and highlight the many …
Kilkenny Gears Up for Bike Week 2025: A Celebration for All Ages!
Kilkenny County Council, in collaboration with Kilkenny Recreation and Sports Partnership and Cycling Ireland, is thrilled to announce the return of Bike Week 2025, taking place from May 10th to May 18th. This week-long celebration offers a diverse range of events suitable for all ages and abilities, and all activities are free! This year, Kilkenny …
Zinuflex – Keeping your Joints Moving Freely, Naturally!
BY CLAIR WHITTY Arthritis is a condition that causes pain, stiffness, swelling and inflammation in the joints. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis and is caused by wear and tear of the joint cartilage over time. This cartilage gradually breaks down, leading to bone-on-bone friction and pain. It typically affects the knees, hips, …
Black bread and a pinch of tea
BY JOHN FITZGERALD (Part three) As the European war and our own “Emergency” dragged on, an Irish wise-cracker parodied a Vera Lynn song of the time, Bless ’em All, with his commentary on the latest rationing headache: “Bless De Valera and Sean McEntee, they gave us black bread and a half ounce of tea”. McEntee was Ireland’s wartime Minister …
Provincial final beckons for Shefflin’s senior stars
Stripeywomen on top as skort issue highlighted By Aoife Lanigan, PRO Leinster Senior Camogie Semi Final Kilkenny 4-11 Dublin 2-12 Kilkenny are through to the Leinster Senior Final after they defeated a determined Dublin in St Peregrine’s GAA, Dublin last Saturday. The match went ahead after the two teams had come out for the warm …
Vegas Boys hit jackpot in football final!
‘Vat run out 10-point winners By John Power JJ Kavanagh Kilkenny Senior Football Final 2025 Mullinavat 1-21; Mooncoin 0-14. Pairc ui Ratha, Glenmore Mullinavat clinched an eight Kilkenny Senior Football title, and seventh in the last nine years, with a ten-point victory over Mooncoin at sunny Glenmore last weekend. This was a well contested encounter, …
Bishop Coll led a memorial Mass honouring Pope Francis
Bishop Niall Coll was present at St Mary’s Cathedral on Sunday 27th April for the Memorial Mass in Thanksgiving for the Life and Ministry of Pope Francis. The deeply moving liturgy drew a large gathering of faithful who came to honour the legacy and spiritual leadership of the Holy Father. Bishop Coll offered words of …
Mayfair Library celebrates its first birthday
Since opening its doors on April 24th, 2024, the Mayfair Library has quickly become a destination for all ages. It has welcomed over 188,000 visitors, issued over 140,000 items, gained over 11,000 members, and it has hosted 875 events. To celebrate this milestone, the library hosted events for children, light refreshments, and a photographic exhibition of …
