The first snow of the winter has come to Kilkenny and one of our readers was on hand to capture the first few flakes. Chris Murphy took the video and pictures of the first fall of snow while in Thomastown at lunchtime.
Elizabeth CULLINANE (née Moloney) Tower Road, Piltown Beloved wife of the late John. Sadly missed by her loving sons John and Keiran, daughter Susan, son-in-law John, daughter-in-law Paula, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives, and friends. Reposing at her son’s residence, Tower Road on Thursday (Nov 14th) from 3 pm to 7 pm. Arriving at Church of the […]
KILKENNY GAA has taken a big bite out the Big Apple, by making their trip to the New York Hurling Classic this weekend a profitable one. The county board were using the dinner to raise funds for a hurling development at St Kieran College by asking ex-pats and the corporate community in New York to […]
The much beloved actor and comedian Niall Tóibín has passed away, it has been announced. The 89-year-old Corkman passed away in Dublin earlier today after a long illness. He is predeceased by his wife, Judy, and is survived by his children Sean, Muireann, Aisling, Sighle and Fiana and his seven grandchildren. Niall Tóibín would have […]
Heavy rain, which could lead to spells of sleet and snow, is expected to hit Kilkenny this afternoon. And it looks like it already may have started in some parts of the county with downpours reported in Northern Kilkenny. Motorist are being warned there is a good chance of spot flooding around the county as […]
A ban on certain types of alcohol advertising, restricting where and when it can be displayed, has come into effect. The new legislation aims to prevent the promotion of alcoholic drinks to children and the new measures outlaw outdoor alcohol advertising on public transport and around schools and playgrounds. Further restrictions are in place banning […]
A group that supports families and carers affected by brain injuries and who are learning to cope with how to deal with the condition is throwing its doors open to people in Kilkenny. ‘On With Life’ is a dedicated support initiative for family and friends affected by brain injury. It is also open to family […]
A Kilkenny town is set to be transformed after the local authority gave the green light to a major new development that will house up to 140 people. Kilkenny County Council has approved planning for the construction of 40 new homes at Ogenty, Gowran. The development will see the construction of 10 two-storey, four-bedroom houses, […]
A gang of rustlers stole an entire herd of cattle from a farm in county Kilkenny before vanishing without a trace. Kilkenny gardai have confirmed that 40 animals were taken off the land from a farm in Jerpoint Hill outside Thomastown last week The owner realised the whole herd had vanished early on Sunday morning. […]
The case of a young Kilkenny woman who went missing 24 years ago while attempting to make her way home from Dublin has been re-opened. In a significant development, it’s been confirmed the Garda Serious Crime Review team is looking into case surrounding the disappearance of then 21-year-old Callan woman, Jo Jo Dullard. Jo Jo […]
