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Break time: Gardai hunt gang of four that broke into county Kilkenny school

By Kilkenny Now 17th February 2020 0

Gardaí are on the hunt for a gang who broke into a county Kilkenny school and trashed its offices. The incident happened at Scoil Aireagal, Ballyhale shortly before 8.30pm last Thursday, February 13. Gardaí received a report of a break in at a school and upon arrival discovered the window of an office had been […]

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Kilkenny woman’s car broken into and handbag stolen at popular walking trail

By Kilkenny Now 28th January 2020 0

A woman who went for a stroll in one of Kilkenny’s most scenic trails was horrified to find her car had been broken into and handbag stolen which she was walking. The lady had parked up at the carpark close to the entrance at Castlemorris Woods near Hugginstown at around 4.20pm last Sunday. The walk […]

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Colin Fennelly will lead Cats’ bid to claw back Liam MacCarthy for Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 24th January 2020 0

All-Star forward Colin Fennelly will captain the Kilkenny hurlers for the coming season. The four-time All-Ireland winner at intercounty level and two-time All-Star was put forward by his club to captain the Cats in 2020, taking over from Ballyhale Shamrocks teammate TJ Reid. The news broke shortly after the shock news that Henry Shefflin is […]

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Shock as Henry Shefflin announces resignation as Ballyhale manager

By Kilkenny Now 23rd January 2020 0

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 […]

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Three-from-three: Kilkenny’s all-conquering club champs on the way to Croke Park

By Kilkenny Now 5th January 2020 0

Kilkenny’s hurling county champions made it three-from-three in their efforts to reach All-Ireland club hurling finals this weekend. And now all face Munster opposition in their repsective finals. Ballyhale Shamrocks had five points to spare in an absolute belter of a game against Derry’s Slaughtneil at Pairc Esler in Newry. Ballyhale had something of a […]

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‘Looking forward to getting back for the club All-Ireland semi’ – Christmas messages from Kilkenny soldiers overseas

By Kilkenny Now 25th December 2019 0

While many make the trek back to Ireland for Christmas from all corners of the world, there are others who know by the career they have chosen Christmas could very well be spent a long way from home and loved ones in a less than harmonious and peaceful land. These are the brave and the […]

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Festive fare: Kilkenny star to open special Christmas Market at Billy’s Tearooms

By Kilkenny Now 14th December 2019 0

Kilkenny hurling hero TJ Reid will be on hand to help a very good cause when he officially opens the Christmas Market in his home village of Ballyhale tomorrow. Hundreds of people are expected to drop into the award-winning Billy’s Tearooms & Shop in the South Kilkenny village for the special festive event from 12pm […]

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SPONSORED: Serving the community – Thomastown Credit Union provided €4m in loans to members over past year

By Kilkenny Now 10th December 2019 0

A good credit union is part of the community it serves – indeed, it is at the very heart of the community. In the past 12 months alone, Thomastown Credit Union has issued almost €4 million in loans to members. People have borrowed for home improvements, cars, medical expenses, education, communions, confirmations and holidays. What […]

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Kilkenny city named Ireland’s most enterprising town

By Kilkenny Now 6th December 2019 0

Kilkenny City has been named Ireland’s most enterprising town for 2019, beating off stiff competition from 78 other entrants. Along with winning the overall prize at the Bank of Ireland National Enterprise Town Awards, Kilkenny picked up the regional and national awards for towns with a population over 12,000 people, a trophy and a cash […]

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Three local communities in running to be named Ireland’s Enterprise Town tonight

By Kilkenny Now 5th December 2019 0

Three very enterprising areas of Kilkenny are hoping their endeavours have been enough to grab their share of a coveted national prize. Kilkenny city, Callan, and the KBK Village Renewal Group – consisting of Knocktopher, Ballyhale and Knockmoylan – will battle it out against 76 other towns from across the country for the title of […]