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South East industries’ needs inspire new degree with data intelligence
WIT first with level 8 degree in automation engineering AS industry transitions towards ‘Industry 4.0’ — and there is an increased need for modern automation engineering that incorporates data intelligence — Waterford Institute of Technology’s (WIT) Department of Engineering Technology has developed a new degree to offset a skills shortage. The nationwide skills demand for …
Eoin Everard becomes the first man from Kilkenny to break 14 minutes for the 5000m
Running 13:58 seconds for the event this summer, Eoin, who was already Kilkenny’s first sub 4-minute miler, moved up distances to try to achieve this mark nearly 3 years ago. The Kilkenny Observer caught up with Eoin to discuss the achievement. When did you start out to try break 14 minutes for the 5000m? About …
Don’t have a chopper land in your back yard…
THE Irish Community Air Ambulance and Macra na Feirme have launched a joint campaign to appeal to all rural communities to exercise care as activity in rural Ireland increases during the summer months. A busy silage season, increased traffic on the roads and more children moving about farms all combine to present an increased likelihood …
Transition Year students raise funds for worthy causes
THE staff and management at Kilkenny Rape Crisis Centre (KASA) wish to thank all of those involved for the fundraising efforts of the Transition Year students which resulted in a donation of €5,000 “This is very much appreciated and will greatly support the services the centre offers,” a spokesperson for KASA told The Kilkenny Observer. …
Reid reigns supreme as Cats secure vital win
By NIALL SHERRY – SPORTS EDITOR TJ hits 1-18 as Wexford are put to the sword When the sun’s out – TJ’s about! The hurling season cranked up a notch last Sunday, when the re-arranged round three clash between old rivals Kilkenny and Wexford took place at UPMC Nowlan Park. The one change to the …
National spotlight shone on our local heritage story
DESPITE the Kilkenny Famine Experience, shortlisted for Heritage Award at the finals of the National Lottery Good Causes Awards as one of the six finalists, missing out, there is a sense of pride and joy among the team behind the project. It was whittled down from hundreds of applicants from across Ireland. The Kilkenny Famine …
At the match – Kilkenny v Wexford roundup
MATCH REPORT BY Mateo Hernandez-Power The rain clouds finally cleared and the sun beat down on UPMC Nowlan Park last Sunday when the Cats met the Model county after a few uncertain weeks caused by Covid chaos Kilkenny versus Wexford, Brian Cody versus Davy Fitzgerald, TJ Reid versus Lee Chin. All these battles have been …
Blue Flags are out… so lets head for a day at the beach!
WATERFORD has retained its Blue Flag status for all five beaches awarded last year, and Green Coast Award status for all six beaches also awarded in 2020. The five beaches in Waterford awarded the Blue Flag this year are Clonea, Counsellors’ Strand in Dunmore East, Dunmore Strand, Tramore Beach and Ardmore Beach. A record 93 …
