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Scenic region of Kilkenny to be showcased to huge national audience on RTÉ

1 week ago | kilkennypeople.ie | Christopher Dunne

The Barrow Valley region (situated along the border of Kilkenny and Carlow) will feature on RTÉ's popular Nationwide programme The stunning Barrow Valley region, which straddles the border of Kilkenny and Carlow, will take centre stage on national television this week as RTÉ Nationwide showcases the area's natural beauty and attractions. Airing this Friday, April 18 at 7pm on RTÉ One, the programme highlights some of the best things to see and do along the River Barrow, including scenic...
PICTURES: Kilkenny school welcomes loved ones for annual 'Lá na Muirníní'

1 week ago | kilkennypeople.ie | Christopher Dunne

Great spirit on show in Gaelscoil Osraí, Kilkenny (All pictures by Vicky Comerford) TAP '>' ARROW OR 'NEXT' FOR NEXT PIC Gaelscoil Osraí in Kilkenny City threw open its doors recently for its much-loved annual "Lá na Muirníní" celebration.
Kilkenny dancers shine at World Irish Dancing Championships

1 week ago | kilkennypeople.ie | Christopher Dunne

Great results by the dancers from the Deirdre Maher School in Kilkenny Dancers from the Deirdre Maher School in Kilkenny shone brightly at the World Irish Dancing Championships in Killarney this week.
BREAKING: Shop with many Kilkenny customers makes 'difficult decision' to close

1 week ago | kilkennypeople.ie | Christopher Dunne

Staff at Spar (Fountain Street, Ferrybank) have shared details of an imminent closure with their followers on social media. "To all of our customers and friends, the proprietor of Spar Ferrybank has made the difficult decision to cease trading early May 2025," a spokesperson confirmed. "Unfortunately, the store has been experiencing a decline in profitability for some time, despite our best efforts, it is no longer sustainable.
Motorist in Kilkenny left 'red' faced after being caught in the act by gardaí

1 week ago | kilkennypeople.ie | Christopher Dunne

The vehicle was impounded after being stopped by gardaí in County Kilkenny Earlier today (Thursday), a vehicle in County Kilkenny attracted the attention of the local Roads Policing Unit.
Gardaí call off search for man missing from Kilkenny since New Year's Eve

1 week ago | kilkennypeople.ie | Christopher Dunne

Mr Collins was reported as missing from Kilkenny on New Year's Eve Gardaí have issued a major update in relation to Jamie Collins (23). Mr Collins was reported as missing from Kilkenny on New Year's Eve. Garda sources have now confirmed that Jamie has been located safe and well.
Large parts of Kilkenny City set to close for major event - motorists be aware!

1 week ago | kilkennypeople.ie | Christopher Dunne

Road closures in place for Streets of Kilkenny 5K Road Race Kilkenny County Council has advised that road closures will be in place to facilitate the Streets of Kilkenny 5K Road Race taking place on Thursday, April 17.
Young quiz team from Kilkenny celebrate amazing achievement at national level

1 week ago | kilkennypeople.ie | Christopher Dunne

The St Beacon’s National School quiz team from Kilkenny competed in the All-Ireland stage of the Credit Union Quiz competition on Sunday (April 7) in the RDS, Dublin. On the day, forty teams competed and St Beacon’s got all the way to a tiebreaker for first place with a primary school from Ballina - both teams finishing on 50 points.
Taoiseach responds to wind energy 'moratorium' suggestion from Kilkenny TD

1 week ago | kilkennypeople.ie | Christopher Dunne

A request from Kilkenny TD John McGuinness, seeking that Taoiseach and party colleague Mícheál Martin introduce ‘a moratorium’ on certain wind farm applications until such time as the regulations are updated was cast aside recently in the Dáil. Speaking during a discussion on policy and legislation, McGuinness referenced a community meeting he recently attended in relation to the proposed Ballynalacken wind farm development.
PICTURES: Young Paulstown boxers bring seven Leinster titles back to Kilkenny

2 weeks ago | kilkennypeople.ie | Christopher Dunne

Paulstown Boxing Club had a weekend to remember in Athy, with their athletes winning seven Leinster titles in the Juvenile Leinster Championships. The Kilkenny boxing club entered a strong team of 13 boxers into the competition, and more than half have made their way to become champions and will now get to represent their club in the Juvenile All-Ireland Championships in the coming weeks.