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May 06 Celebrating with Peter

2026-05-14T11:14:49+01:00

Wednesday night was a night of celebration in honour of Peter Lynch's outstanding performance in The London City Marathon where he finished in 9th place- set a new Irish Record of 2.06.8 - was the first European across the finish line. The event co-hosted by KCH and Kilkenny County Council was held in The Set Theatre, Langton's and was chaired by Nicholas Dunphy, chairperson, KCH. Mary Hilda Kavanagh, Cathaoirleach, Kilkenny Co Council, delivered a comprehensive account of Peter's journey while congratulating him on this massive achievement. On behalf of the Co Council she presented Peter with a framed acknowledgement of [...]

May 06 Celebrating with Peter2026-05-14T11:14:49+01:00

Oct 03 It’s Quiz Time

2025-10-05T12:32:13+01:00

The Club Quiz was held in Kytlers tonight with 25 tables creating a full house and a great social night. 1st prize went to the McEvoys, 2nd to Sprint Finish and 3rd to Pints and Personal Best.  Thanks to all who participated and especially May, Martina, Noel and quiz master for organising the event. A special thanks to all who donated prizes and in particular Kytler's; Statham's, Pembroke; Nu Gamma Fitness; The Watershed.

Oct 03 It’s Quiz Time2025-10-05T12:32:13+01:00

Feb 07 Vera Larkin

2022-03-14T22:47:23+00:00

There was sadness today when it was reported that Vera Larkin had passed away. Vera who was 96 years of age had a long association with KCH, initially when her daughter Una was a juvenile member and subsequently when her daughter, May, for many years coach and clob officer, her grandchildren Jamie and Nicola and her great grandchild Aaron. May she rest in peace. 

Feb 07 Vera Larkin2022-03-14T22:47:23+00:00

Jul 13 Conor Drops 10000

2019-07-13T21:22:15+01:00

Conor MacGabhann today cut one item off his bucket list - The Parachute Jump. It had been cancelled on a number of occasions owing to the weather. At 1.00pm today the clouds opened and the jump was on. After some twenty minutes sightseening around the north of the county he jumped from 10,000 feet. the clear sky enabled all onlookers to see him as the parachute opened and he sailed through the sky and make a perfect landing. He has his certificate for all to see and very importantly his sponsors have made a generous donation to John Needs Pembro. Well [...]

Jul 13 Conor Drops 100002019-07-13T21:22:15+01:00

Apr 05 Harriers at Parkrun

2019-04-07T12:05:44+01:00

KCH hosted today's Parkrun in the Castle Park. Thanks to Nicholas Dunphy, PRO, who erected the club tent there was shelter for the officials from a very cooling breeze at the top of the hill. Brian Maher spoke to the gathering expounding the merits of the Streets of Kilkenny. It was fitting that the first home was club member Trust Mtinsi. A number of club juveniles handed out fliers to promote the race. Thanks to Graham Bourne for getting the club involved and taking on the role of Race Director for the day.

Apr 05 Harriers at Parkrun2019-04-07T12:05:44+01:00

Streets of Kilkenny Officially Launched!!

2019-03-04T18:54:50+00:00

With just over 6 and a half weeks to the gun, the Streets of Kilkenny was officially launched. Langtons, Harry Bar the location for the official launch with members of the local press our sponsor’s and our members in attendance. A great morning with a short few words from chairman John Maye before the journalist got there chance to ask the tough questions!! Huge thanks to those who attended the launch morning. The third year sees some big changes. A whole new course starting from the parade with the picturesque Kilkenny Castle as the backdrop down high street into Irish town [...]

Streets of Kilkenny Officially Launched!!2019-03-04T18:54:50+00:00

A battle for glory on the Streets of Kilkenny

2018-05-02T23:12:08+01:00

On a glorious Holy Thursday night over 600 runners took to the start line for the annual streets of Kilkenny 5K. The streets of the marble city make the perfect backdrop for a run on any evening but when surrounded by 600 eager runners the atmosphere is just fantastic. With a crowd of volunteers dotted along the 2 lap course, a race for the masses was ready to go. With a blow of the whistle from Sean Lynch, the runners were off. No excuses accepted for missing the action with Rory LCodge live on our Instagram channel with all the updates [...]

A battle for glory on the Streets of Kilkenny2018-05-02T23:12:08+01:00

KCH Awards Night

2018-05-01T11:07:14+01:00

A great night was had by all at the KCH awards in the Set Theatre Langton’s at Langton House Hotel a fantastic celebration of all the success in 2017. The awards night is a great way for athletes to meet up and bond outside of training. It is also a great social event for parents to get to know each other and development relationships with the coaches. The set provided a great venue with fantastic atmosphere and loads of nibbles for everyone present. The selection of pictures to show of the best of 2017 was a great reminder of all [...]

KCH Awards Night2018-05-01T11:07:14+01:00
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