Playing the blame game only leads to trouble
AS I SEE IT BY MARIANNE HERON In the wake of the devastating wild fires that reduced whole neighbourhoods of Los Angles to ash the blame game caught light. Locals blamed water shortages, cutbacks, possible arson and poor forest management for the inferno. President-elect Donal Trump, never slow to point the finger, accused local leaders …
Our Universe: What in the world do we know?
THE FACT OF THE MATTER BY PAUL HOPKINS It is 2004 and I am traversing South Africa to write a major national newspaper report on the country celebrating 10 years of independence. I am travelling with the South Africa Ambassador to Ireland, Melanie Verwoerd – one-time partner of the late Gerry Ryan – the youngest, …
Ensure Your Vehicle Refinishing is Done Safely: Use Certified Operators
Kilkenny County Council’s Environment Section is reminding vehicle owners of the critical importance of using certified operators for vehicle refinishing services. Not only is this essential for the quality of the work, but it is also a legal requirement under current environmental legislation. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates vehicle refinishing activities due to their …
Supplements to support your new year fitness regime
BY CLAIR WHITTY Last week myself and AoifeRose looked at ways to get motivated for the new year and we promised that we would talk about some supplements that might help you achieve your goals. If you are worried about getting colds and flu if you go out and about mixing with people, I suggest …
Kilkenny County Council Signs Contract with Duggan Lynch Ltd., to deliver exciting New Tourism Attraction in Kilkenny
Kilkenny County Council, in partnership with Fáilte Ireland, is delighted to announce the signing of a major contract with local company, Duggan Lynch Ltd., for the development of Kilkenny’s newest tourism attraction. Following an investment of €4.5 million from Fáilte Ireland, this exciting project will enhance the cultural and historical offering of the City, attracting …
Age Action Getting Started Programme
Kilkenny County Council Library Service and Age Action are delighted to be hosting GETTING STARTED classes in the fantastic new Mayfair Library. GETTING STARTED is a Digital Literacy Programme, designed to help older people improve their digital literacy skills, enabling them to stay connected, informed and supported, especially in an age where more and more information and services are online. …
Kilkenny County Council Commended for Exceptional Response to Severe Weather
“As we recover from this period of severe weather, I, as Cathaoirleach of Kilkenny County Council, would like to acknowledge and thank our Local Authority for their exceptional response to a plethora of issues over the past four days of extremely challenging conditions. The terrific team effort led by the Chief Executive, Director of Services, …
Closing date to register for new Higher Education Constituency approaching
Cllr Maria Dollard is calling on the thousands of graduates in the South East to exercise their democratic vote by registering for the first ever register to vote in the Higher Education Constituency. For the first time ever, graduates of SETU and their legacy institutions, will be able to register to vote for the Higher …
Kilkenny County Council launched its Tourism Festival Supports Grant Scheme for 2025
Launching the scheme, Cathaoirleach Cllr. Michael McCarthy noted “Kilkenny’s year-round calendar of events represents a significant part of Kilkenny’s attraction as an always on destination and the funding is an investment in our local economy, supporting commercial activity and sustaining jobs”. Successful Applicants will clearly demonstrate how their planned events enhances Kilkenny’s tourism industry and …
Dancing and Boxing in the Old Fashioned Way
BY JOHN FITZGERALD Every town and village in Ireland guards a treasure. It may not be gold, silver, or a cache of diamonds. More often than not it can be an heirloom, a prayer bush, a defining landmark, a hand-written poem; or some object of sentimental value to locals. A bugle takes pride of place …
