The Government is to introduce sweeping new closures of certain businesses in a fresh wave of Covid-19 restrictions, the Taoiseach announced this afternoon. These include gyms, hairdressers and restaurants who are not offering takeaway or delivery services. Schools will also remain closed while all non-essential travel will also be restricted and you will only be […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]