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Castlecomer is gearing up for a busy weekend of literary and other fun events as the north Kilkenny town hosts the Castlecomer Writer’s Festival.

An enterprising group of writers and actors are busily rehearsing for the premiere of their new play, which is not only being performed by locals but was also written by a group of women writers from the north Kilkenny town of Castlecomer.

Kilkenny notched up their 14th National Hurling League title after a ding-dong battle with the old enemy Tipperary at Thurles last Sunday. I thought that hurling at intercounty level was becoming a bit boring and predictable but Sunday's epic encounter has given me great hope for the coming championship. It's great to beat Tipperary any time but to beat them in their own backyard on final day is extra special.