Sam Matthews

2 days ago | kilkennypeople.ie | Sam Matthews

Car-free visitors to Kilkenny in the heart of Ireland’s Ancient East now have an opportunity to explore a sacred, unspoilt valley that straddles three counties, and experience 5,000 years of history, on a 50km loop, all at their own pace. The Lingaun Loop bus service pilot begins this Saturday, May 31, offering visitors to the South-East an opportunity to link in with the orbital minibus service from existing bus or train routes in Kilkenny, Waterford and Tipperary.

5 days ago | kilkennypeople.ie | Sam Matthews

A great crowd turned out at the Watershed in Kilkenny recently for the Community Games, which provides various sporting activities and opportunities for young people through participation in areas, counties, regional/provincial events. Cairn Community Games is an independent voluntary organisation, operating in local communities throughout Ireland.

5 days ago | kilkennypeople.ie | Sam Matthews

Kilkenny County Council Library Service has launched a new addition to its children's collection. For the first time, Tonieboxes are now available for families, teachers and childcare providers to borrow and enjoy at home, at school, or in the library along with a range of Tonie audiobooks. Tonieboxes are screen-free, storytelling devices designed for children aged three and up.

5 days ago | kilkennypeople.ie | Sam Matthews

Kilkenny County Council’s Climate Action Office have developed a new guide to support local climate action whilst helping communities and households to reduce energy, waste and water use, protect nature and save on energy bills.

6 days ago | kilkennypeople.ie | Sam Matthews

A host of famous Kilkenny faces attended the recent Black and Amber Forum in Dublin. This new initiative broadens the opportunity for people and businesses to connect with Kilkenny GAA, one of the most recognisable and prestigious sporting brands in Ireland. Photographer Willie Dempsey attended the event and captured some pictures. CAMERA CLUB We want your photos to feature on the website via our Camera Club. Do you have a great photo from life in the locality?