A local family was left shaken after a gang of youth smashed in the front window of their home in Kilkenny city. The incident occurred at a house in Riverview in Kilkenny city at around 8.30pm last Saturday when the youths threw stones at the house. Kilkenny gardai said it is unclear why the house […]
Kilkenny motorists have been urged to drive slowly and safely as Met Éireann warned there is a risk of “snow showers” and “thunder” this weekend. The thick blanket of fog that covered the county and most of the country yesterday will continue to hang over Ireland this morning, making driving conditions treacherous in parts. However, […]
Kilkenny legend Henry Shefflin tonight resigned as manager of Ballyhale Shamrocks. The surprise announcement comes just days after Sheflin led the club to a record eighth All-Ireland title. The Ballyhale coach told Ballyhale players of his plans tonight, citing family and work commitments. Henry Shefflin earned 10 Celtic Crosses, 11 All-Stars and three Hurler of […]
A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of driving a stolen car following a multi-vehicle pile-up on a Kilkenny motorway earlier today The M8 Motorway Southbound between J4 Urlingford and J5 Thurles was closed following a three-vehicle crash which occurred just before 7am this morning. Emergency services re-opened the section of the motorway this evening. […]
A second charity walk across Ireland’s longest bridge – linking counties Kilkenny and Wexford – will go ahead this weekend. Due to overwhelming demand, organisers have decided to go ahead with a second charity walk across the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy bridge linking Kilkenny and Wexford, which will take place this Saturday. Tickets for the first […]
A 34-year-old man accused of murdering his partner’s mother, who was originally from windgap in county Kilkenny, told gardaí his father-in-law hit her on the head with a crowbar, a court head today. Kieran Greene told gardaí he agreed to take the blame for the murder and dismemberment of 61-year-old Patricia O’Connor. But six months […]
Supermarket giant Aldi Ireland is looking for new staff to bolster its headcount at its stores in county Kilkenny. Aldi is seeking to recruit 32 new employees across its eight outlets in Kilkenny and neighbouring Carlow. The supermarket chain also announced it is increasing its minimum wage rate to match the Living Wage Technical Group’s […]
Kilkenny County Council has set aside €89,000 to support 14 festivals being held across the county this year. The money is going towards festivals the council has identified as having the potential to attract tourism and add to Kilkenny’s tourism industry. Council Cathaoirleach Peter “Chap” Cleere said: “These festivals represent a significant part of
Pakie DUGGAN 31 Griffith Place, Waterford city/Mullinavat Husband of the late Brigid and brother of the late Dick. Deeply regretted by his brothers Johnny and Billy, sister-in-law Catherine, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, nephew-in-law Martin, neighbours, relatives and friends. Reposing on Thursday at Donnacha Doyle & Son’s Funeral Home, Grannagh,
After more than six years of campaigning, a Kilkenny community is finally getting the playground it has long wished for. Kilkenny County Council has finally the green light for the playground to be built in the village of Bigwood in the south of the county. The Bigwood Children’s Playground Committee applied for a social inclusion, […]