Kilkenny County Council Celebrates Outstanding Cleanliness Rating: A Leader in Environmental Standards
Kilkenny County Council is proud to announce that Kilkenny City has been rated as “Cleaner than European Norms” and secured an impressive second place out of 40 towns and cities surveyed by the Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL). This accolade reinforces Kilkenny’s commitment to maintaining a litter-free environment that meets and exceeds high international standards. …
The Kilkenny man who won a VC in Afghanistan
BY JOHN FITZGERALD A County Kilkenny village has a “heroic” link with Afghanistan. It is unique on these islands for having yielded two winners of the Victoria Cross. Walter Hamilton of Inistioge died fighting in the war-torn country-but not in any of the recent conflicts in that part of the world. He met his end in September 1879, while …
The Eco defenders: A story empowering kids to protect the planet
16-Year-Old TY Student Combines Storytelling and Climate Action My name is Jaysen John, I am a transition year student at CBS secondary school Kilkenny. As a 16-year-old Transition Year student, I am excited to introduce my children’s book, The Eco Defenders: Battle for Earth – Written for my enterprise module, this book delivers an engaging …
Cllr Maria Dollard – Chairperson Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
“On behalf of the committee and volunteers of Keep Kilkenny Beautiful, I want to welcome our ranking as second out of 40 cities and towns and acknowledge our rating as “cleaner than European norms”. Our volunteers are out fortnightly all year round and litter picking is a big part of our annual programme of activities. …
Let’s Get Motivated!
BY CLAIR WHITTY At this time of the year after all the festive indulgence you’re probably feeling bloated, sluggish or tired; unable to summon the drive you need to kick-start your new year with some healthier habits. The festive holidays allow us to indulge, relax and retreat; very important for most people who juggle busy …
Healthy Office Movement
Moving and raising your heartrate in brief bouts may be key to office health By Paul Bolger. Chartered Physiotherapist at Nano Physiotherapy, Kilkenny (www.nanophysio.ie). We often blame our desks, chairs and postures for those nagging aches we occasionally experience at work. But what if I told you that we have all been focusing on the wrong …
TOMMY HARDING
There was huge sadness across Gowran Parish and beyond with the passing of Tommy Harding on Monday 9th December. Tommy was a much loved character who was a Liverpool fanatic, and for several years he was a very popular member on stage with The Gowran Pantomime Society where he performed alongside his close friend John …
“ARE YOU BUYING YOUR COAL FROM A REGISTERED MERCHANT? CLAMPDOWN ON ILLEGAL SALE OF SMOKY COAL?
Kilkenny County Council in conjunction with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are raising awareness regarding the continuing sale of bituminous coal in the south of Ireland, despite the Solid Fuel Regulations implemented in 2022, which prohibit its sale due to significant public health and environmental concerns. Recent reports have highlighted the troubling trend of bituminous …
The drama of a Kilkenny life
By PM O’Sullivan Philip Hardy’s life, so productive in his chosen field, turned into a Kilkenny life. His course could have tilted in several other directions. Not away from the world of theatre, not after he left his teens, by which time that passion had begun to rustle and ripen. But certainly along different paths, …
When our vote talks, and your TD doesn’t listen
Democracy — it’s a great idea and important that we defend it but sometimes it feels like we’re just shouting down a well, waiting for our vote to echo back with some sense of relevance. Many people across Ireland believe their voices are just polite suggestions in a boisterous Matt the Millar’s pub dialogue. There’s …
