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Stoneyford Text Alert AGM
On Wednesday the 11th of September, Stoneyford Text Alert will hold their AGM at 7.30 in the Community Centre and everyone is invited to attend. The subscription for the year is €10 per mobile phone number, which can be paid on the night. Alternatively, you can put €10.00 (per mobile No), your name(s), address and mobile number(s) in an envelope and drop it into Willie’s Shop or Fred’s Bar. We hope to have a member of An Garda Síochána in attendance to speak to us about crime prevention, etc. New members can join on the night.
Stoneyford Development Association:
Stoneyford has registered for the “Let’s Team Up to Clean Up Together for Kilkenny” initiative 2024, which takes place over the weekend of the 20th. to 22nd. of September. After some terrific initiatives this past spring and summer, the Development Association and Tidy Towns groups would be delighted to welcome some new hands on deck on Saturday September 21st from 10.00a.m. at the Community Centre to do a final autumn clean up. Bring weather appropriate clothing and a smile, they will provide a cuppa and anything else you may need!
Older Peoples Information Service;
Kilkenny Older Peoples Council has arranged a series of information presentations, to be professionally provided, for people aged 55 and over, in the Mayfair Library, Parliament Street, Kilkenny.
- The Presentation given by H.S.E. on “Dementia Awareness” on Friday 13th. September. Time 11.00a.m. to 1.00p.m. There will be plenty of time for questions and answers and a cup of tea. Booking is not required. When there, why not avail of an opportunity to see the new modern Library facilities that Kilkenny has to offer? All are welcome.
- “Cois Nore” – Outreach Cancer Support Centres: Centres are available in the following parishes from 10.00a.m. to 12.00Noon:
- On Tuesdays: Callan – Droichead Family Resource Centre
- On Thursdays: Thomastown – Community Centre
Tel. 087 4833941 or email outreach@coisnore.ie for an appointment.
Kilkenny Bereavement Support Service:
The Kilkenny Bereavement Support Service is a voluntary organisation offering free one to one support to people of all ages who have been bereaved. The service is provided by volunteers who have been trained in bereavement support. This is a free and confidential service. To contact the service please call 086 067 0566.
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.
National recognition for Stoneyford Artist
Stoneyford 10k Challenge
Sunday, the 19th of May, is one of the highlights of the Stoneyford calendar, marking the much-anticipated annual 10k and 5k Run. This event attracts runners, walkers, and Stoneyfordians of all ages, eagerly participating either to compete seriously or to challenge their own personal goals.
The event was flawlessly organized, transforming the village into a festive hub. While the serious runners aimed for victory, many others enjoyed a leisurely pace, some even pushing baby buggies around the course. It’s a wonderful social event where old friends reconnect and new friendships are formed, creating a vibrant and friendly atmosphere.
This year, the organizers truly outdid themselves, with a victory arch of multicolored balloons adding a festive touch. Every detail was meticulously planned, leaving nothing to chance. The only unpredictable element was the weather, which had been changeable in the days leading up to the event. Fortunately, the 19th dawned beautifully, with perfect conditions—neither too hot nor too cold. The day proceeded without a hitch, and everyone left with smiles, already looking forward to another great run in 2025.
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.