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The goal of a level playing pitch
THE FACT OF THE MATTER BY PAUL HOPKINS A week can be a long time in politics, but within three days in the world of sport a lot can happen. Just three days after Katie Taylor bowed out after a lifetime of glorious achievement, Sports Minister Patrick O’Donovan was once again talking of a “realistic” …
Fibre broadband underpins all of Cartoon Saloon’s infrastructure, COO says
Photo:- Dylan Vaughan Fibre-powered broadband is essential for Kilkenny-based Cartoon Saloon’s operations as animators and storytellers in multiple countries routinely collaborate on the same piece of work at one time. The independent studio, established in 1999 by Paul Young, Tomm Moore, and Nora Twomey, is now a world renowned animation enterprise with five Academy Award® …
Kilkenny 5th class pupils to feature on RTÉ’s Nationwide in Peace Doves report
The full story of Peace Doves at St Canice’s Cathedral will feature on RTÉ’s Nationwide on Friday, September 25th, with contributions from artist Peter Walker, Dean of Ossory, the Very Reverend Stephen Farrell, the cathedral team and 5th Class pupils from Model School, Kilkenny. The installation brings together more than 10,000 handwritten messages of peace …
Seasonal Tips for Kids- Ears, Nose, and Throat
BY CLAIR WHITTY As the seasons change and everyone gets back into the rhythm of school, creche, and family routines, it’s worth having a few simple essentials in your cupboards so that you are prepared. Children can be unsettled by minor ear, nose and throat complaints, and a blocked nose, tickly cough or irritated throat …
A way of being together as God’s people
Installation homily by Bishop Ger Nash – SEPTEMBER 13TH 2026 Photos Pat Shortall Forgiveness creates true communion, transforming wounds, misunderstandings and divisions into living opportunities for deeper reconciliation, healing and shared growth. Over the past five years, the Catholic Church has been on a journey of Synodality, prompted by the late Pope Francis and now …
Glenmore finally break senior championship knockout hoodoo
St Canices Credit Union Kilkenny SHC Round One. Glenmore 5-28 (43); Dicksboro 3-27 (36) (AET) John Power at Mullinavat GAA Grounds. Glenmore finally recorded a memorable knockout victory in the Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship after an epic encounter with Dicksboro before a large and appreciative attendance at the Mullinavat GAA Grounds on Saturday last. It …
Outstanding Achievement for Kilkenny Swimmer Abby Cunningham
Congratulations to Abby Cunningham, a talented member of Kilkenny Swimming Club, who achieved an outstanding result while representing Ireland at the Junior Life Saving Competition held in Rossnowlagh, County Donegal, on September 5th and 6th. Abby produced a superb performance at the national level, returning home with an impressive haul of two silver and two …
Tullaroan need extra time to advance
St Canices Credit Union Kilkenny SHC Round One. Tullaroan 1-28 (31); Mullinavat 2-20 (26) After Extra Time. John Power at John Lockes GAA Grounds. Tullaroan recorded their first victory in the knockout stage of the Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship since 2022 when they eventually overcame a hugely resilient Mullinavat side after extra time at John …
Thanks for the memories…
By John Fitzgerald Callan had an impressive line-up for this year’s Heritage festival. Two retired Mercy sisters gave a tour of the former convent chapel, a building hailed in the National Inventory of Architecture as a structure of Regional Importance due to its exquisite stone masonry, Gothic Revival design, and features that include ornate terracotta, …
Sunshine and treats, as Butts community celebrate fun day
Photos jbsphotos kilkenny The rain eased off. The sun came out. Children ran in races, played various sports, and received medals galore . The fun factor was incredible as The Butts area gathered as part of the community fun day. It was all part of The Butts area regeneration programme. When initially founded, The Butts …
