Food and dog lovers will get a unique chance to combine their twin passions at a special event that promises to be one of the highlights of this year’s Savour Kilkenny festival, which takes place this weekend. Foodies are invited to bring their four-legged friends along for Madra Monday, which will be hosted by Siobhan […]
He has taken on the role of county captain, was instrumental in his club team becoming All-Ireland champions and knows the weight of expectation of a county will lie on his shoulders if Kilkenny are to retain the Liam McCarthy after a five-year break. If not busy enough already, TJ Reid is now ready to […]
One of Kilkenny’s most popular gyms – TJ Reid Health & Fitness – is looking to expand its premises. The gym, co-owned by Kilkenny All-Star TJ Reid, has lodged a planning application to increase the size of its fitness centre at Cillin Hill, Leggetsrath by 230 sq/m. The proposed makeover will require a change of […]
Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) have launched an innovative new series of races for female jockeys and Kilkenny’s biggest race day will be part of it. Connolly’s Red Mills is to sponsor a race in the Ladies National Hunt Series on Thyestes Day at Gowran Park later this month. The €20,000 Irish EBF Ladies Auction Maiden […]
By COLIN BARTLEY CONNOLLY’S Red Mills has announced it is to pull its sponsorship of greyhound racing. It follows an RTÉ investigation that revealed shocking and cruel treatment of dogs by some individuals involved in the sport. The Kilkenny based manufacturer of animal feed products said as animal lovers, they could not “condone the practices […]
A ‘BARKING-MAD’ day out at Cillín Hill for the canine members of your family and all proceeds will go to Irish Therapy Dogs. Hosted by Connolly’s Red Mills, Barkfest – the South East’s Summer Festival for Dogs, takes place on Saturday, July 20 and all four-legged friends are welcome. Set in the Dog Friendly RED […]
By SINÉAD CONNOLLY LEADING Kilkenny company Connolly’s Red Mills have been confirmed as sponsors of the Irish Laurels for a three-year period. The Irish Greyhound Board announced that the fifth generation Goresbridge family business will assume sponsorship of the event until at least 2021. Connolly’s Red Mills previously sponsored the event, which was held in […]