The Annual Christmas Appeal for St. Vincent De Paul will take place in early December. As the Christmas Season approaches, we all know that today in our area and surrounding areas, many are struggling to meet the demands of everyday life, and an unexpected illness or bills can cause crisis and poverty. But we know…

Open call for singers/bucket shakers! Carol Singing in aid of Humanitarian Aid in Sudan and Gaza on 13^th December, 2025 in MacDonagh Shopping Centre, Kilkenny from 1-2pm & 3-4pm. Mince Pies and Mulled Wine included! There will be a practice on Wednesday, December 3^rd in Owning Hall at 7pm. Come along to the practice or just…

These All-Ireland awards were established to promote and celebrate the best in community development.

The award, established in 2003, recognises the selfless efforts of people in making their community better places to live, work and socialise.

We are delighted to convey that on Friday, November 7^th last Piltown won the Pride of Place Award in…

Reposing in Walshe’s funeral home on Saturday, 8th November from 5.30 to 6.30pm. Removal on Sunday morning to the Church of the Assumption, Piltown for funeral Mass at 12.15, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

May Philip Rest in Peace.

Geoffrey O’Shea, Mullinbeg, Piltown, Co. Kilkenny,

Geoffrey passed away on Thursday 6th November, peacefully at University Hospital Waterford surrounded by his loving family.

Sadly missed and deeply regretted by his loving wife Brenda (Freyne), children Marie Walsh, Patricia Norris, Michael, Rita Long, Katherine Russell, his 15 grand children, sons in law and daughter in law,…