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Twenty-five primary and secondary schools in Kilkenny have been approved for funding under the Summer Works Scheme for 2009, according to Bobby Aylward, TD.

AN elderly Kilkenny priest sentenced to prison in Florida for stealing more than $100,000 from his parish is suicidal, a court heard last night as he appealed to allowed to serve out his sentence at home.

Colaiste Mhuire, Johnstown, has received Government funding for the provision of three new classrooms, according to Deputy John McGuinness and Cllr Pat Millea who lobbied Minister Batt O’Keefe for the funding on behalf of the school.

The people of the Ballyragget Electoral Area appeared to be content with what they had as they returned the five sitting councillors on Kilkenny County Council once again this year.

Saturday

The Indian summer that we are experiencing at present has made it very enjoyable for both the players to perform in and for the patrons to view this year’s local championships.

The hurling action in Kilkenny last weekend left many clubs with different emotions. For some it was the elation of having reached their goal for the year, for others it was a case of being so close and yet so far. For some it was the relief of having held on to their current status, and for two clubs it was the disappointment of dropping down a grade.

Members of the new Kilkenny Joint Policing Committee were delighted to hear that the post of garda sergeant is to be filled at Callan and Johnstown.

The Fenians of Johnstown closed a 12 year gap by beating Lisdowney in the Minor Roinn B county final on Sunday. The five point victory was well deserved for the Fenians who fought off a strong challenge from Lisdowney.

The Fenians of Johnstown closed a 12 year gap by beating Lisdowney in the Minor Roinn B county final on Sunday. The five point victory was well deserved for the Fenians who fought off a strong challenge from Lisdowney.