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€13,000 to help six Kilkenny pools make a splash when restrictions are lifted

By Kilkenny Now 19th February 2021 0

Just over €13,000 has been allocated to swimming pools across Kilkenny accessible to the public as they prepare to re-open when the current lockdown restrictions are lifted. Six pools across the county are to benefit from the second round of funding announced by Sports Ireland this week. It was the final allocation of an overall […]

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‘I thought we had lost him’ – Kilkenny boy wonder Michael’s battle against all the odds

By Kilkenny Now 17th May 2019 0

By SINÉAD CONNOLLY MICHAEL Butler is one of Kilkenny’s bravest and most special little boys. Just six-years-old, Michael, with the loving support of his parents Lorraine and Ned, has battled against the odds all his life. He was diagnosed with Paediatric Neurotransmitter Disorder when he was just one years old. But he also suffers from […]

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‘The village came alive the day Billy’s Tearooms opened’ – volunteers recognised at PPN Awards

By Kilkenny Now 28th April 2019 0

VOLUNTEERS from the highly successful Ballyhale-based cooperative, Billy’s Tearooms and Shop, have been recognised for their contribution to the local community. The volunteers who have helped to breathe new life back into their community were presented with a ‘Certificate of Appreciation for Volunteerism’ at the Kilkenny Public Participation Network (PPN) awards in the

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Clodagh Cassin is crowned 2019 Rose of Kilkenny!

By Kilkenny Now 7th April 2019 0

CLODAGH Cassin is the new Rose of Kilkenny. The 22-year-old was the judges’ choice after they had the difficult task of picking a winner from the 26 finalists at last night’s selection event at the Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel. But there could only be one, and in the end Clodagh was chosen to go forward to […]

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Gin tasting tour is just the tonic for Kilkenny Roses

By Kilkenny Now 31st March 2019 0

KILKENNY’S Rose of Tralee contestants had a gin-teresting evening after they were given their very own tour of the award-winning Ballykeefe Distillery. It was a bit of an insider job – one of the 2019 hopefuls, Rose Sinead – is being sponsored by the company, and she was happy to give the rest of the […]

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It could be you! Final roll call for Kilkenny Roses

By Kilkenny Now 14th March 2019 0

THE closing date is looming for entrants to this year’s Kilkenny Rose event. Aspiring Roses have until the end of the weekend to put their names forward for this year’s festival. And organisers have vowed it will be an unforgettable experience for anyone who does decide to take part in this year’s event. Lyn Moloney […]

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Have your say on the problem of drug abuse

By Kilkenny Now 26th February 2019 3

A PUBLIC consultation, aimed at collecting information about drug abuse, is coming to Kilkenny. The aim is to assess the problem and look at ways to combat it. The so-called ‘network café’ will offer the opportunity for discussion and the information gathered will feed into a drug and alcohol strategy for the South East. The café […]

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Castlecomer looking to crown Kilkenny’s Rose in 2019

By Kilkenny Now 5th February 2019 0

THE Rose of Tralee is coming to Castlecomer for the first time ever. And the winner of the event due to take place this Saturday, February 9, could be the lucky girl who goes on to step into the shoes of last year’s Kilkenny Rose Helena Hughes (pictured above with Kilkenny coach Brian Cody) at […]