Sam Matthews

6 days ago | kilkennypeople.ie | Sam Matthews

The drop in rankings for Kilkenny in the latest IBAL report should be a bit of a wake-up call to us all. One bad report in itself is not a disaster, but it must at least have some warning bells sounding. Just last year, Kilkenny ranked second in this survey. It has topped it on two occasions in recent years. Now we find ourselves at 16th. Anyone can have a bad day or get a judges’ visit at the wrong time, but we should not gloss over this.

1 week ago | kilkennypeople.ie | Sam Matthews

WorkEqual will host a free interactive morning for 40 women in Kilkenny where attendees will receive 1:1 mentoring, talks and a workshop as part of their ongoing pathway to employment. The event, supported by the State Street Foundation, will take place at State Street's offices on Tuesday, June 242025 between 9.30am and 1pm. Registered Charity WorkEqual are inviting women who wish to enter or return to work to register their interest to attend this free interactive workshop in Kilkenny.

1 week ago | kilkennypeople.ie | Sam Matthews

Days of the old schoolyard will be recalled as former pupils of Castlecomer Boys’ National School gather for one last time. It will be the end of an era for all associated with the school as the amalgamation with the Presentation Convent NS will come into effect for the new school year.

1 week ago | kilkennypeople.ie | Sam Matthews

The looming threat of Storm Eowyn - due to make landfall early Friday morning - did not deter punters from turning out in Gowran Park yesterday for one of the highlights of Kilkenny's sporting year, Thyestes Day. If anything, they were keen to enjoy a great day out before the weather broke. Crowds arrived early to enjoy some of the music and hospitality, and there were plenty of locals celebrating in the early races with the likes of Coral River and Rocky's Diamond landing big wins.

1 week ago | kilkennypeople.ie | Sam Matthews

Kilkenny woman Áine Power has been appointed as Executive Director of Sport & Games at Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI). Ms Power has been a dedicated member of the FEI team since 2014. For the past six years, she has served as the Deputy Legal Director and has played a key role in shaping the FEI’s legal and sports framework working effectively across the various FEI Sports Departments.