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CLODAGH CASSIN: ‘I traded my hockey stick for dresses and make-up – and I wouldn’t change any of it’

By Kilkenny Now 19th August 2019 0

THIS summer I traded my hockey stick for dresses and make-up – and I wouldn’t change any of it. At the end of March I was honoured to be selected to represent Kilkenny at The Rose of Tralee festival. But all talk of being the Rose was suspended until I had finished my final college […]

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Kilkenny becoming ‘Age- Friendly’ capital of Ireland

By Kilkenny Now 22nd July 2019 0

By COLIN BARTLEY Kilkenny is fast becoming the age-friendly capital of Ireland, and this effort was recognised today by the Government. The Minister of State with special responsibility for Older People and Mental Health, Jim Daly came to county Kilkenny today to run his eye over three innovative projects that make Kilkenny a more accessible […]

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A real life princess – Kilkenny pulls out all stops to make brave girl’s dream come true

By Kilkenny Now 7th July 2019 0

By COLIN BARTLEY A BRAVE little girl will see her dream of being a princess come true in Kilkenny this week. Ten-year-old Ellie Rose Richardson suffers from cortical dysplasia, a lifelong and non-curable condition. It means Ellie Rose must undergoing continuous neurological and cardio medical interventions, medical control of seizures, OT, physio,  and speech and […]

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And the winner is … final countdown to crowning of this year’s Rose of Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 5th April 2019 0

FINALLY, after a whirlwind few weeks of official engagements and events, the Rose of Kilkenny will be crowned tomorrow night. Kilkenny’s Ormonde Hotel has been transformed into a giant beauty salon as the 26 Roses, who have been chosen after a series of events throughout the city and county in recent weeks, prepare for the […]

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Kilkenny Rose Helena Hughes living the high life in New York

By Kilkenny Now 19th March 2019 0

KILKENNY Rose Helena Hughes has been enjoying the high life in New York. Helena and her fellow Roses, along with their escorts, were in the Big Apple over the bank holiday weekend to take part in the St Patrick’s celebrations in the city. The Kilkenny Rose of Tralee Facebook page simply said: “Having the time […]

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The hottest ticket in town – the Oskars are coming to Kilkenny!

By Kilkenny Now 17th March 2019 0

THE Lyrath Estate will be transformed into tinseltown next Friday as the venue prepares to host Kilkenny’s very own Oskars. Dancing with the Star’s John Nolan, rugby legend Mick Galwey and Rose of Tralee Kirsten Mate Maher will be the celebrity judges on what is set to be one of the most fun-filled events of […]

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SPONSORED: Strike! Kilkenny groups bowled over by ‘Varied Ability’ tournament

By Kilkenny Now 26th January 2019 0

A WEEKLY ‘Varied Ability’ bowling tournament is attracting huge numbers of players and groups from across Kilkenny city and county. Kilkenny’s KBowl at MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre launched the first ‘Varied Ability’ tournament back in October. The event proved to be a huge hit, and organisers have just launched a new tournament for 2019. Some […]