Big Changes afoot for Stoneyford
28 June 2025
Willie Walshe’s shop in Stoneyford was not only a shop, but a meeting house and a clearing house for ideas, news and dare I say it gossip, of the healthy kind need I say.
Willie and the shop were an institution. they were there whenever we ran out of vittles or needed to stock up the larder when a emergency such as storm, pestilence or plague was rumoured. Willie or one of his staff was always there with a smile and a joke and of course some news.
Willies mother started the shop roughly forty three years ago and it was she who set the tone for the succeeding years. If the shop did not stock what was required on the day you could rest assured it would be stocked the day after. There was a time when The Irish Times would not deliver small quantities of their paper to village shops, well; Willie fought the good fight and the Irish Times became available.
Unfortunately time marches on and it with great sadness we heard the news that Willie was retiring. We are sad to hear the shop is closing but glad and happy for Willie.
We would like to wish Willie the very best of luck in his retirement and thank him for the front line service he provided over his 43 years. We thank all his staff over the years and of course his wife Kay and family for their commitment also.
The times they are a-changing for Stoneyford but maybe it will be an opportunity for someone else.
Farewell Willie from all of us that crossed your doorstep over the years.
Gone but still among us! Go dté tú slán Willie.
The story of Scoil Chiaráin Naofa: …. so far!
Newmarket School:
A book celebrating the Centenary of Newmarket School is available to purchase in Fitzgerald’s Shop, Hugginstown..
Seanfhocal na Seachtaine:
“Ní thagann ciall roimh aois”
Stoneyford Community Centre:“Ciorcal Cainte”
- An bhfuil cupla focail agat? Maybe you spoke a few words years ago but have forgotten them? Stoneyford’s Irish Talking Circle, “Ciorcal Cainte” is almost 3 months running, with different people popping in and out each week. Up for discussion are the weekend’s sports results, the weather or maybe a personal story of something that happened, all with a cupan tae agus brioscai. They say “Tir gan teanga, tir gan anam” and speaking the language is absolutely the best way to learn it. All levels are welcome.
- A chairde bhí cruinniú againn ar maidin agus bheartaíomar an Ciorcal a chealú don Samhradh. Is léir nach bhfuil sé oiriúnach do dhaoine teacht de bharr chúramaí eile a bhíonn idir láimhe. Tá sé ar intinn againn teacht le chéile arís go luath Mí Meán Fómhair. Bainigí súp as an Samhradh. Beirigí bua, Conchubhar
Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan:
Kilkenny Bereavement Support Service:
Kilkenny Bereavement Support invites you to an evening with Fr. Jim Cogley on Thursday 20th. February from 7.00 to 10.00p.m. in the Newpark Hotel.
Admission is Free.
Senior Alert Scheme:
The Senior Alert Scheme is run through Pobal and is funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development. This is available to anyone who is over 65 and residing in Hugginstown, Newmarket and the surrounding area. If you would like to avail of the Senior Alerts Scheme and obtain a personal alarm / pendant- please contact Billy Brenner on 087 272 8876 or Cleeve Cuddihy 086 063 8450 for further information. Their role is to help anyone who is eligible to access the Senior Alert Scheme and to act on their behalf and deal with Pobal and the supplier. An alarm and a pendant plus the first year’s monitoring charge are provided under the scheme.
read by by Patrick Ganly
read by Angela Hayes
Unfortunately over the past few months there has been a large amount of dog fouling on the community centre pitch and walking track. These areas are used by our soccer club, visiting clubs, walkers and runners. We would ask that all dog walkers to please adhere to the following guidelines.
All dogs must be kept on a lead at all times. Many people both adults and children are afraid of dogs.
No Dogs allowed on the green area.
Clean up after your dog. Bag It, Bin It.
If the problem continues we may have to ban dog walking in the future.
Welcome to Stoneyford Development Association’s website. Thank you for visiting our site. You are very welcome, please stay for a long as you wish. If you follow the various links you will learn about our community, our news, our hobbies our weather etc.Kilkenny is a beautiful county with many sights to be seen and experiences to be had. If you are visiting the mid Kilkenny region the village of Stoneyford is an ideal location to use as a base for your travels. It is central to Kilkenny City, Jerpoint Glass, Jerpoint Abbey, Kells Monastic Site, Kilree Round Tower and High Cross, Mount Juliet Country Estate and Golf Course and many more.
There is also good trout and salmon fishing in the area. While in Stoneyford you could experience the delights of Knockdrinna Artisan Cheese, produced in the village, the hospitality of Malzard’s or Sheridan’s Public Houses and stay in one of the many delightful B and Bs, where you can taste the best of local fare and the warmth of Stoneyford hospitality. If you are lucky you might get a chance to see Carrickshock hurlers, of whom we are very proud, display their skills on the playing pitch.We hope you will find this website informative and entertaining, if you have any suggestions or comments please feel free to share them with us.