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A man who was seen, followed, reported, and arrested with a stolen silage grab in his vehicle, but who insisted on still pleading not guilty at 11 appearances in court, was jailed for five months this week (November 13).

Retail Excellence Ireland (REI), Ireland’s largest retail industry body, has announced that Westport is Ireland’s best town. Kilkenny was nominated as Ireland’s best city. This is the third time in only a few months that Westport has won a national award after receiving its first award from the Irish Times. On that occasion the coastal town was crowned the Best Place to Live in Ireland and the second was the coveted Tidiest Large Town in Ireland award.

A strange feeling swept across Croke Park on Sunday afternoon as Joe Canning's 73rd minute point ensured a first All-Ireland SHC draw since 1959. The overriding feeling among the Galway squad afterwards was relief at getting a second bite at the cherry.

Kilkenny has something to put a smile on your face this summer, with fantastic discounts across all fashion brands in stores nationwide. Home to Ireland’s largest collection of Irish designers, Kilkenny also stocks a host of renowned international labels ensuring that you get top summer fashion at great prices. From clothing to bags and accessories, make your local Kilkenny store your one-stop-shop for all your fashion needs (clothing available in Nassau Street, Cashel, Galway, and Cork stores).

Little more than a month has passed since 21-year-old Kilkenny man Craig Breen crossed the finish line of Rally GB, winning the Academy World Rally Championship and its €500,000 prize.

A selection of tulip bulbs – presented to former president Mary McAleese by the Dutch Ambassador – have been planted in Rothe House in Kilkenny.

WITH Pat Treacy

There was high drama in the Division 1 under-15 Leinster badminton finals in the Watershed last weekend, where Kilkenny were narrowly defeated on points scored following a three-way tie for the top spot.

It was a Halloween weekend to remember for one lucky Kilkenny lady as thoughts of ghosts and ghouls were quickly replaced with shocked excitement after last Saturday's Lotto Plus 1 draw.

The 60x30 season concluded with the final series of finals at eight venues around the country over the weekend and Mayo handballers secured a further two title from their five contested finals.