Mixed bag for Kilkenny in September, with local heroes shining through
Year in Review: September / Kilkenny Live
A huge story in September was confirmation that the new national veterinary college will be located across multiple campuses in Ireland, including at Kildalton in Kilkenny.
There was plenty for Kilkenny cycling fans to cheer for during this month as Mia Griffin rode to victory in the Rás na mBan.
Fresh from her appearance at the Paris Olympics, the Glenmore native capped a fine week of great performances on local roads by taking first place in the general classification.
Animators in Kilkenny, along with the rest of the animation workforce in Ireland, expressed genuine concern for their futures in September.
They issued a pre-Budget submission, through Animation Ireland, calling on the Government to take action for the industry here in Kilkenny and across the regions.
Also in September, Kilkenny broadcaster Carol Dooley was inducted into the IMRO Radio Awards Hall of Fame.
Dozens of Ukrainian refugees who found safety and community in Kilkenny faced the grim reality of displacement back in September.
Many of the residents at Kilkenny Manor, situated on the grounds of the former St Joseph’s industrial school in Kilkenny City, were moved to other locations.
Some had to leave Kilkenny entirely, placing their lives further in limbo after establishing a base here.
Kilkenny pubs toasted success at the Irish Pub Awards in September as Pat Carroll’s, Kyteler’s Inn, Christy’s Bar and Malzards all scooped notable titles in the South-East region categories.
Kilkenny played host to a fantastic line-up of events on September 20 to celebrate Culture Night with free events taking place in the city and county.
Fine art, music and podcasting events all featured prominently as the creative talents of Kilkenny shone brightly.
A number of gardaí who have served in Kilkenny were presented with the Scott Medal Award.
Superintendent Sean O’Meara presented commendations to Garda Graham Gohery, Garda Aisling Butler and Sergeant Fiona Ruth.
Commendations were also presented to Garda Cathal Furlong and Sergeant Hud Kelly for the bravery they showed when they entered a burning building in North Kilkenny and to Garda Caroline O’Brien who entered the River Nore in 2019 to perform a river rescue.
It was also the closing of one chapter and the opening of a new one for Langton’s in Kilkenny City following confirmation that its iconic nightclub is going into ‘hibernation’.