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Medal for Kilkenny postcard garden at Bord Bia Bloom

1 week ago | kilkennypeople.ie | Sian Moloughney

Two show gardens highlighting the importance of recycling, repurposing and the circular economy were awarded best large and best medium gardens at Bord Bia Bloom 2025. The overall large garden category award went to the Repak Most Sorted Garden, designed by James Purdy and the overall medium garden category award was presented to The European Commission’s ‘Renewed Blooms’ Garden, designed by David Negus.
Kilkenny art school to celebrate term end with exhibition

1 week ago | kilkennypeople.ie | Sian Moloughney

The much-anticipated Year End Exhibition at KCAT in Callan opens this Friday (May 30). Following a presentation ceremony for the artists, the work of the students will go on display to the public in KCAT itself. This annual exhibition will feature a selection of student work from the various courses at KCAT - these include the full-time FETAC Level 5 course, BTEI part-time course and one-day courses.
Duelling with Ghosts - Kilkenny artist to open exhibition

1 week ago | kilkennypeople.ie | Sian Moloughney

An Chéad Tine Art Gallery in Kilkenny City A solo show by Kilkenny artist Graham Carew will open in the city tomorrow (Friday). Titled 'Duelling with Ghosts,' the exhibition will showcase the local man's distinctive style at An Chéad Tíne art gallery.
Unique Kilkenny festival will bring you back in time

1 week ago | kilkennypeople.ie | Sian Moloughney

The Shearing Festival is back in Graignamanagh!Join in the fun at Cushendale Woolen Mills on Saturday, June 7, for a day of sheep, craft and fun!Echoing the tradition of the past, the mill's own Galway Sheep will he herded into the yard to have their heavy, winter coats removed. Galway Sheep are Ireland’s only indigenous breed, favoured for their wool. The thick, high quality wool is perfect for processing into yarns and textiles and is the wool of choice at Cushendale.
Kilkenny celebrates the ‘dedication and generosity’ of community volunteers

1 week ago | kilkennypeople.ie | Sian Moloughney

Kilkenny Volunteer Centre welcomed volunteers and community leaders from across the county to Hotel Kilkenny for a very special evening marking National Volunteering Week 2025. Despite the damp weather, spirits were high as guests gathered to celebrate the huge contribution volunteers make to life in Kilkenny. The event was a heartfelt recognition of the time, energy and goodwill that local people give so generously.
Kilkenny Deaths - Thursday, May 29, 2025

1 week ago | kilkennypeople.ie | Sian Moloughney

Funeral details - RIP Funeral Arrangements Later Sean will be waked in Farley’s Funeral Home (264 Donaghanie Road, Beragh BT79 0RY) on Thursday 29th and Friday 30th from 12pm to 9pm. Funeral arriving at St Malachy’s Church, Seskinore for 11am Requiem Mass on Saturday, May 31.
Gallery: Wonderful festival weekend in Kilkenny town - who will you spot?

1 week ago | kilkennypeople.ie | Sian Moloughney

Young and old, musicians and artist, gardeners and maybe even a few people who just wanted to enjoy the lovely surrounds of a walled garden with a cuppa, the Callan Open Doors weekend had something to offer everyone. Undeterred by the weather, outdoor events were enjoyed just as much as the indoor ones as organisers pulled out all the stops to make the second year of the Open Doors festival even better than before.
Kilkenny Deaths - Wednesday, May 28, 2025

1 week ago | kilkennypeople.ie | Sian Moloughney

Funeral details - RIP Reposing at his home in Lacken Drive (R952N2R) on Wednesday, May 28, from 5pm to 7pm with Prayers at 6.30pm. House private at all other times please. Requiem Mass on Thursday at 10.30am in St. John's Church, Kilkenny.
Alert for Kilkenny growers: Blight warning issued by Met Eireann

1 week ago | kilkennypeople.ie | Sian Moloughney

Farming and hobby growers in Kilkenny are being warned of high risk blight conditions in the coming days. According to Met Eireann, who produce detailed farming forecasts, weather conditions conducive to the spread of Potato Blight will occur over the southern half of Ireland tomorrow, Wednesday, May 28. These conditions will develop once again across the country on Thursday and Friday. However, spraying opportunities will be limited over the coming week due to changeable and unsettled conditions.
New crop for Kilkenny farmers is 'caution' says local TD

1 week ago | kilkennypeople.ie | Sian Moloughney

Kilkenny’s young farmers must remain vigilant on rural roads and farmers are urged to use caution when it comes to farm safety, by Fianna Fáil TD for Carlow Kilkenny, Peter ‘Chap’ Cleere. Deputy Cleere has highlighted the issue of young farmers driving heavy machinery, saying being extra cautious on the roads at this time of year is important. “This time of year, is a busy time for farmers throughout the country. There is a lot of heavy machinery on our rural roads as a result of this.