Kilkenny People (Kilkenny, Republic of Ireland) back issues from January 2008:
A city home in turnkey condition.
Jan 22, 2008 ... WHAT: A four bedroomed semi detached house WHERE: 21 Richview, Castlecomer Road, Kilkenny WHO: Clodagh Daly Auctioneers, John Street, Kilkenny HOW MUCH: Offers in the region of ?410,000 Mary Cody Seldom does the opportunity arise to ...
A fun day out for all the family at the fete.
Jan 22, 2008 ... ST Michael's National School, Danesfort will hold their annual Christmas fete, after 10:15 Mass at St. Michael's Church on Sunday. Handmade Christmas crafts will be on sale, including holly wreaths, table oasis, remembrance wreaths and Christmas cards. Teas, coffees and homemade cakes are ...
World ranking boxers to fight in Paulstown.
Jan 22, 2008 ... WORLD ranking boxers will face each other this Sunday in Paulstown Community Centre from 2pm onwards. An afternoon of action packed entertainment and displays from world class and champion boxers. Starting off world number one professional middleweight champion Jim Rock will meet the ...
Dig deep for school fundraiser.
Jan 22, 2008 ... SCOIL Bhride Parents' Association are running their annual raffle. Tickets cost ?2 each and there are 24 prizes. This is their main fundraiser in the year so if you have a few bob to spare, buy some tickets, all pupils in the school have them for sale. There are fantastic prizes on offer, ...
Christmas carols.
Jan 22, 2008 ... The annual Christmas Carol Service will be held in St Colmcille's Church in Inistioge this Sunday night at 8pm. Please come along and enjoy the evening. FOSTER CARERS NEEDED - The HSE child care department is running a recruitment campaign for some children who need to be ...
Pedestrian crossing is coming for Christmas.
Jan 22, 2008 ... THE LONG awaited and earnestly fought for pedestrian crossing is on the way. Work has commenced outside the church and school in the past week. The council will begin the process of installing the crossing much to the delight of all of the parents of the schoolchildren who use school ...
Christmas liturgies for St James church.
Jan 22, 2008 ... The Christmas liturgies for the church of St James, Glenmore are as follows. The pupils of the the two national schools of the parish will be singing for the members of the Glenmore Golden Club on Tuesday next in the hall at 11am and the schools carol service will take place on Tuesday ...
Special Mass for senior citizens.
Jan 22, 2008 ... Christmas Mass and Sacrament of the Sick for senior citizens will be held today (Wednesday) at 3pm in Troy's Court. MEETING - There will be parish pastoral council meeting in Villa Maria today (Wednesday) at 8pm. There will be a liturgy committee meeting on Thursday (tomorow) at ...
Fingers crossed that Lemon Zamora will go the distance.
Jan 22, 2008 ... LEMON Zamora, trained in Conahy by Murty Leahy, has reached the finals of the ?50,000 Comerford Cakes National Puppy Derby which is being run next Saturday night in Shelbourne Park greyhound stadium. The talented young greyhound qualified for this prestigious event by virtue of his winning ...
Annual parish fundraiser.
Jan 22, 2008 ... THE annual parish fundraiser is being held on December 15. Tickets are now being distributed and it would be greatly appreciated if each household would purchase at least five. WHIST - Top score at Newtown whist on Saturday was won by Rita Brennan, Clonbrock. Ladies: 1 Margaret ...
All invited to parish social this Sunday.
Jan 22, 2008 ... THE annual parish social will take place on Sunday evening in Langton's Hotel, John Street. We are delighted to have this parish event through which we can acknowledge the large number of parishioners who contribute to the life of our parish. Thanks to all our benefactors who have donated ...
Festival of dance comes to town.
Jan 22, 2008 ... FESTIVAL - Festival of Dancing in the Lord Bagenal Hotel, Leighlinbridge. Tonight (Wednesday) - Paddy O'Brien and his band. Next Wednesday - John McNicholl & his band. Doors open 9pm. BEST WISHES - To Navdeep Singh who recently opened an Indian restaurant and take away, Punjabi ...
Freshford sees the light.
Jan 22, 2008 ... The turning on of the Christmas lights in the village took place on Saturday night after evening Mass and Santa himself visited the Community Hall to meet all the children. Boys and girls from Freshford NS played their recorders and Christmas carols were sung conducted by Mrs. Brennan. The ...
Lighting up the town.
Jan 22, 2008 ... CALLAN town will shine brightly this Christmas and it's all thanks to the recently-formed business association and Callan Community network. On Sunday night the towering Monkey Puzzle tree in the grounds of the Parish Church was lit up for the first time in it's history. The lighting of ...
Play policy for local children launched.
Jan 22, 2008 ... DKK LOTTO - The winning numbers of December 3 were: 1, 3, 5. The lucky jackpot winner was Martin Holohan and the seller of the winning ticket was Jimmy McCormack, Kilmoganny. Next week's jackpot will now be worth ?1,000. FOSTER FAMILIES - Required by the HSE for children of all ...
Stepping down to step up.
Jan 22, 2008 ... THE name Billy Love is totally synonymous with Clogh Handball Club where he has been the corner stone of the club for many years. At the Annual General Meeting on Friday, Billy stepped down as chairman in order to devote time to his new role as Chairman of the County Handball Board. ...
Their sadness and tears would move mountains.
Jan 22, 2008 ... THE PARISH of Urlingford and surrounding areas were deeply saddened when learning of the tragic death of Thomas Dowling (jnr) of Borrismore, Urlingford. He had been returning home when his car was in collision with a van at Troyswood, Kilkenny. Tom was training to be a mechanic. He was a ...
Bitter disappointment for our camogie team.
Jan 22, 2008 ... THE senior camogie team of Grennan College returned very disappointed last week, having failed in their bid for the Leinster C final. Two goals from the opposing Tullamore team shook the girls' confidence in the first half. In spite of giving the game their very best, the ...
A home in turnkey condition.
Jan 22, 2008 ... Mary Cody THIS fabulous detached dormer home overlooks a lovely green area at the entrance to Ashfield. It is also ideally located close to the new city ring road extension. Built in 2005 by Melville Developers, this wonderful home has received lots of care and ...
The changing face of Ballyragget.
Jan 22, 2008 ... BALLYRAGGET has always served the large rural hinterland of Lisdowney, Conahy and Ballyouskill. However in recent years there has been a new movement of people into the village with more and more commuters choosing to live here. The village is developing at a good pace but there is a need ...
A cottage with plenty of potential.
Jan 22, 2008 ... IF you're looking for a home that has potential then this cottage is worth checking out. This bungalow has an cosy kitchen/dining room, a utility room, a sitting room, three bedrooms and a bathroom. The cottage enjoys a rural setting and is five kilometres from Ballyragget. The ...
A view of five counties.
Jan 22, 2008 ... STUNNING views over five counties is an attractive feature of Grangehill in Clara. This charming home on an elevated site has great views over counties Kilkenny, Carlow, Tipperary, Limerick and Waterford. The house has a large open plan ground floor living area, a separate ...
VEC celebrates.
Jan 22, 2008 ... Mary Cody A crowd of over 400 people gathered in Hotel Kilkenny on December 6 to join with committee members, staff and students of County Kilkenny VEC to celebrate its centenary year. The evening was marked by a number of special events and began with the launch of ...
Fun run raises ?2,500 for Susie Long hospice.
Jan 22, 2008 ... A fun Run in aid of the Susie Long Hospice Fund raised ?2,500 on Sunday. An enthusiastic crowd of over 100 children, adults, babies and grandparents, as well as some serious athletes, gathered at the Dublin Road roundabout at noon for the official start, where they were put ...
Youth council to get ?75,000.
Jan 22, 2008 ... KILKENNY'S two local authorities have each set aside ?25,000 for the young people of the county to set up a Youth Council, and Ossory Youth is due to provide a further ?25,000. The county will now be the second in the state to have such a Youth Council, the other being Donegal. ...
Charity match in Clogh.
Jan 22, 2008 ... THE annual charity match takes place in the Community Field Plots, Clogh on St Stephen's Day, kicking off at 2pm. The ould married lads will play the young single lads, and there is always enjoyment at the match and as always Santa Claus. The legendary Ollie Maher ...
Big plans for Castlecomer Discovery Park.
Jan 22, 2008 ... THE Castlecomer Discovery Park has become a wonderful amenity in the past few years, and now more plans are underway to make it even better. In addition to the mining museum, cafe, arts and crafts studios children's play area, fishing lakes and walking trails which are ...
Bishop Freeman's ordination DVD.
Jan 22, 2008 ... A DVD is available of Bishop Freeman's Ordination and it is a beautiful production. It costs ?15 and may be ordered from the parish secretary at 7721533 on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Irish Catholic Issue which covered the ordination is available free of charge at the ...
Lotto jackpots.
Jan 22, 2008 ... LOTTO - The winning numbers in the DKK Lotto draw of December 10 were 6, 1 and 31. There was no jackpot winner. The following won ?30 each: Joe Coyne, Anita & Karen Kirwan, Michael Gabbot, Jimmy Walsh and Philomena. Next week's jackpot will now be worth ?1,150. The next two draws will take ...
Town shines like a star.
Jan 22, 2008 ... CALLAN has certainly lit up over the past two weeks. As we said last week the poor weather played its part in holding up business premises and private houses from displaying their Christmas decor. This week though Callan has certainly taken on that WOW factor with Christmas lights every ...
New board elected for GAA.
Jan 22, 2008 ... eGAA AGM - A large membership attended Danesfort GAA's Annual General Meeting in the clubhouse last week. Officers elected were: Presidents - Jimmy Byrne, Paddy Nolan, and Rev Father Denis Purcell; Chairman - Tom O' Neill (Ballyda); Vice Chairman - Finbar Kelly; Secretary - Maurice ...
Lights go on in Dungarvan.
Jan 22, 2008 ... CHRISTMAS LIGHTS - In 1999, the Dungarvan Development Association decided to mark the arrival of Christmas with the erection and illumination of a village Christmas tree. This has now become a tradition and has attracted great numbers over the past eight years. Last Sunday excited children ...
Carolling kids set to stage concert.
Jan 22, 2008 ... CAROL SERVICE - St John's Senior School will hold their carol service in St John's Church on Monday evening at 7.30pm. All are welcome to this night of readings, carols and reflections in preparation for Christmas. PENITENTIAL SERVICE - As part of the preparation for Christmas ...
Names sought for annual pilgrimage.
Jan 22, 2008 ... INVALID FUND - THE Ballyragget/Ballyouskill Lourdes Invalid Fund is asking interested candidates to put their names forward now for the annual pilgrimage with the Ossory Diocesan in May 2008. The deadline for accepting names is January 2, 2008. The closing date for completed ...
Bridie's death was deeply regretted.
Jan 22, 2008 ... DEATH - The unexpected death of Mrs Bridie Brophy, 55, Castlemarket, Ballinakill, at her home recently was learned of with profound regret, not alone in her native surroundings, but further afield where she was well known and respected. The attendance at the removal to the Church of the ...
Second place for Conahy trainer.
Jan 22, 2008 ... GREYHOUNDS - Conahy greyhound trainer Murty Leahy had his charge, Lemon Zamora, in flying form for last Saturday night's Comerford Cakes national puppy derby final. The competition was fierce and the prize money extensive - ?50,000 being the total amount at stake. This competition ...
Patrick was both kind and helpful.
Jan 22, 2008 ... The local community were both dismayed and surprised recently to learn of the death of Patrick O'Brien of Tinakelly. Patrick, who was born and lived just outside the border of our parish, was as well known in Mullina-hone as in his native parish. For many years Patrick attended religious ...
Christmas concert in church.
Jan 22, 2008 ... SCHOOL - The children have been busy preparing for the Christmas season at school. The religious preparations, the art and craft activities, the dulcet renditions of Yuletide carols and timeless Santa songs have all been in progress in the past weeks. Today (Wednesday) at 1pm in Gowran ...
Community encouraged to shop locally this Christmas.
Jan 22, 2008 ... SHOP LOCALLY - Many of us will trek in to town over the next few days trying to pick up the last few presents but think about what is available in our own local area and try to support our own shops and businesses. If you go to Kelly's Hardware you can choose from wrought iron gifts, ...
Grennan footballers gallant in defeat.
Jan 22, 2008 ... GRENNAN COLLEGE - The Grennan College senior footballers were comprehensively defeated by Carlow Gaelscoil in the 2nd round of the Leinster Championship on Friday last. The Barrowsiders are a balanced outfit and their line up included several county minors from Carlow and Laois. Their ...
Dublin City Ramblers head down for cabaret.
Jan 22, 2008 ... GUN CLUB CABARET - The Dublin City Ramblers will play in Connolly's Bar on Saturday. Proceeds in aid of the local gun club. Admission ?5. There will be a door prize on the purchased ticket. HURLING CLUB DRAW - The annual Christmas hurling club draw will take place on tomorrow ...
'Haven of tranquillity,' notes tidy towns adjudicator.
Jan 22, 2008 ... AN INCREASE of 16 points to 271 and the retention of the top village award in the county were among the results for Tullahought following the Super Value Tidy Towns adjudicators visit earlier this year. His report went as follows; Development Approach: 36 Marks out of 50 ...
Speedy recovery for club stalwart.
Jan 22, 2008 ... BEST WISHES - For a speedy recovery to health to club stalwart John Grace, who is presently recuperating from a hip operation. Speedy being the operative word, as concerns are increasing in the Grace household as to whether Santa will be able to negotiate the chimney on the big night. ...
Dinner dance to honour our victorious players.
Jan 22, 2008 ... CAIRDE CLUB - The Clara Cairde Club celebrated their Christmas party in the Rue Glen on Sunday. They then finished the year off with a dinner in the Pike Lounge, Maddoxtown, on Monday evening with Santa and his helper in attendance and music. The Day Care Centre will now close for ...
Death of popular Clogh publican.
Jan 22, 2008 ... DEATH - The death on Sunday morning of popular Clogh publican Eddie Somers came as a shock to his many friends and relatives. He had been unwell for some time but his death caused surprise as he had been working through last week. He is survived by his brothers Paddy, Fr. Richard and Frank ...
'Booters full of festive cheer.
Jan 22, 2008 ... GENEROUS city club Freebooters celebrated Christmas in style with their annual celebration at Scanlon Park. Almost 150 children from across the underage wing of the club were entertained while Santa Claus arrived with a bit of assistance from Kilkenny Gardai. Sponors ...
Roddy wanted to be a Cat.
Jan 22, 2008 ... THE man who was linked with the recent vacant managerial position at Kilkenny, Roddy Collins feels the potential of Buckley Park based Kilkenny City is huge. Collins, one of the most recognisible characters in domestic soccer has almost thirty years of experience in the game, as ...
St Nicholas to host boxing championships.
Jan 22, 2008 ... BOXING - Members of St. Nicholas Boxing Club have resumed training at the Parish Community Hall, Greenside with much greater interest as the club will host the Tipperary/Waterford County championships at the Swan Juvenile and Recreational Centre on Saturday and Sunday, January 26 and 27. ...
Nativity play brings locals together.
Jan 22, 2008 ... CHRISTMAS - Christmas brought many natives of the parish back to celebrate the festive season with their families. A most welcome visitor to many homes on Christmas Eve was Santa who seemed to satisfy the expectations of countless households with the many gifts he left behind in ...
New year - new you.
Jan 22, 2008 ... Mundy says January is the wasteland of over-spending and over-eating, tightening waistbands and wallets. We look at our credit card bills after the ravages of Christmas and realise it's too late for damage limitation. Do we ever learn? Not likely as it is all done willingly, ...
New forum for readers to complain about articles.
Jan 22, 2008 ... Readers of this newspaper and all other newspapers in Ireland now have a new method of making their views known if they are unhappy with an article. After many discussions, the newly created Press Council of Ireland has appointed Professor John Hor-gan as press ombudsman to ...
Focus on freshness and value for money.
Jan 22, 2008 ... WE are really lucky in Kilkenny to have a great choice of food related businesses that are individual, and consistently maintain a high level of quality and personal attention. I really admire the effort and creativity required to open a restaurant or cafe with a focus on making everything ...
Athletic club finishes year on a high.
Jan 22, 2008 ... Thomastown Athletics Club finished 2007 on a high note at the All-Ireland cross-country championships. Great day for the boys' under 11 when James Power was 2nd having led for most of the way. James was pipped on the line. His brother Sean finished 8th. The club team finished 4th with ...
Nativity crib lights the way.
Jan 22, 2008 ... THE Christmas period was enhanced by the placing of the nativity Crib at the entrance to Cuffesgrange village, again this year. The silhouetted life size figures illuminated the way for many a traveller who were Callan, Clonmel, and Cork bound heading home for the Festive Season, along the ...
Bishop Freeman visits St Canice's.
Jan 22, 2008 ... The parish was delighted to welcome the new Bishop Freeman to St Canice's last weekend for the celebration of the Feast of the Epiphany at the 11.30am Sunday Mass. CHRISTMAS THANKS - Many thanks to our parishioners who built the crib; Michael Ryan, Fergal Ryan, Jim Ryan, John ...
Sudden death of the "professor".
Jan 22, 2008 ... BEREAVEMENT - Much regret was occasioned by the sudden death on Sunday, December 30 of Mr George Kennedy, The Square, Ballinakill. From Earlsgarden, Attanagh, he celebrated his 67th birthday some weeks ago. Has been resident in Ballinakill for close on twenty years and was known locally as ...
Drama group gets "Big Maggie" underway.
Jan 22, 2008 ... WHITE LADY - The White Lady drama group will present JB Keane's "Big Maggie" in the Castle Arms Hotel on January 17, 18 and 19 at 8pm each night. This is a massive undertaking by our local group and with a lot of local talent on show it will be truly a great show. Well worth ...
Sad goodbye to Julia Ryan.
Jan 22, 2008 ... BEREAVEMENT - Sympathy is extended to Paschal Ryan and his family on the unexpected death of his mother Julia Ryan, The Square. In her 93rd year Julia or "Doll" as she was affectionately known, died at St Luke's Hospital, on Tuesday last. To the very end of her long life she was ...
New play by local playwright.
Jan 22, 2008 ... NEW PLAY - Most people in Mullinahone will be familiar with well known author Willie Egan. After all, Willie was born in Mullinahone in the 1950's. Originally Willie was a well known songwriter and progressed from this to writing a number of short sketches. Many of these were used by the ...
Eircom plans 15-metre mast near garda station.
Jan 22, 2008 ... Eircom has put in a Planning Application for a 15metre support mast to carry radio aerials. This application is with Kilkenny County Council at present and the mast is to be erected at the Exchange beside the local Garda Station. Anyone requiring further information or wishing to make ...
A reason to celebrate.
Jan 22, 2008 ... CELEBRATION - New Year's Eve traditionally celebrates the passing of one year and the arrival of a new and possibly a better year to come. On the stroke of twelve at the Ouncel House on New Year's Eve, the huge crowd exploded into a frenzy of well meaning good wishes, as hugs ...
Children's play comes to Glengoole.
Jan 22, 2008 ... DRAMA - The children's play at Glengoole Hall will take place on Saturday at 4pm. THANKS - Sincere thanks to all who contributed to the collection for the flowers for the decoration of the sanctuaries. Further contributions are welcome. FAITH RENEWAL COURSE - In St ...
Christmas passes the traditional way.
Jan 22, 2008 ... CHRISTMAS - Another Christmas has quietly and quickly passed with no major news stories or scandals to report. As usual the Cross on Brandon Hill shone like a beacon throughout the countryside welcoming everyone to the Valley of the Monks. The brass band, as they've being doing ...
Hurling AGM will look to year ahead.
Jan 22, 2008 ... HURLING - The AGM of the hurling club will take place on January 18, when the club will review all the activities of the past year and also look forward to the coming season. Best wishes to brothers John and Mick Walton who are recuperating in hospital in Kilkenny. We hope that ...
Death of a real gentleman.
Jan 22, 2008 ... THE death has taken place at his residence of Mr William Loughman, Main Street, Urlingford. He was husband of the late Nancy and had reached an advanced age. He was a real gentleman and spent many years working in Harrington's hardware and also farming. He was a man who had a ...