June 25th 2023

Overhead view of concert goers at the Folly Festival 2023

THE FOLLY FESTIVAL – CULLOHILL – 7th AND 8th JULY 2023: The festival is fast approaching and tickets are selling fast. Capacity at the venue is limited and with our very strong ticket sales, it may be the case that tickets will not be available on the gate, so to avoid disappointment please make sure …

June 18th 2023

The Met Eireann Climate Station (472) records 28.7°C on June 13th - the warmest day of 2023.

DUNMORE COMMUNITY ALERT: Dunmore Community Alert will hold their A.G.M on Thursday 29th June 8.30pm in Bob’s Bar, Durrow. All are most welcome to attend. DURROW SCARECROW FESTIVAL 2023: Scarecrow Making: Would you like to get involved? Please join us on Mondays and Tuesdays from 7.30pm until 9pm and help us prepare for this year’s …

June 11th 2023

Durrow Fire Service on Strike due to retention and recruitment crisis.

DURROW FIRE SERVICE: Durrow Fire Service are on strike due to the retention and recruitment crisis. It’s a part time job but our fire service are basically on call 24-7-365, so harder than a full time job. They are seeking better working conditions, structured time off and better pay to attract new candidates to be …

June 4th 2023

Take time to visit the church yard on the Kilkenny road, buzzing with pollinators of all kinds feeding on the beautiful wild flowers in the sunshine.

COMMUNITY WETLANDS FORUM CONFERENCE IN MANOR HOTEL ABBEYLEIX: The Community Wetlands Forum would like to extend invitation to all to attend a one day conference entitled “Community led peatland restoration – exploring finance and governance models” being organised by the Community Wetlands Forum in Abbeyleix Manor Hotel on Thursday 8th June. The increasing interest in …

May 28th 2023

Evening time picture of the model fairy ring at the Swan Rd junction with the N77. Photo by EOB.

DURROW SCARECROW FESTIVAL 2023: Scarecrow Making: Would you like to get involved? Please join us on Mondays and Tuesdays from 7.30pm until 9pm and help us prepare for this year’s festival in the ICA hall, Patrick Street. If you’ve not made a scarecrow before, do come along, everyone has a skill or idea and we …