How generations are missing out on tax rebates
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR With the Budget coming down the line people are discussing what benefits may be available by way of tax reliefs and other rebates or repayments. But many PAYE workers in Ireland are unaware that they could be owed thousands of euro in tax rebates from Revenue through tax credits, tax …
Great support for St. Mary’s coffee morning
A wonderful morning was held recently at St Mary’s Day Care Centre. A coffee morning, a raffle, and plenty of friendly chat was the call of the day. The centre is located at the back of the cinema, adjacent to the Fair Green and was purchased by the Kilkenny Corporation following the death of the …
Omega Active by Revive Active – A New Fish on the Block
BY CLAIR WHITTY Revive Active is a popular Irish Brand that many of you are familiar with. There are several products in the range including Revive Active. The green box is their most popular product, many of our customers love it and use it regularly. It supports your energy levels, heart health, immune system and …
Savour Kilkenny Food Festival Unveils Exciting 2024 Line-Up
Festival Returns for 16th Year with New Additions Savour Kilkenny Food Festival returns next month for its 16th year, promising a vibrant celebration of food and culinary excellence. Taking place in Kilkenny city over the October bank holiday weekend (25-28 October), this year’s festival boasts an impressive line-up of international and local culinary stars. Renowned …
WHITE TWINE AND OLD SUITCASES
THE KILKENNY INVOLVEMENT CENTRE AND RECOVERY COLLEGE SOUTH EAST HAVE PRODUCED A WONDERFUL ANTHOLOGY OF POETRY AND PROSE. ‘WHITE TWINE AND OLD SUITCASES’ COMPRISES OF 128 PAGES AND 60 AUTHORS AND IS COMPLEMENTED BY SOME WONDERFUL PHOTOS AND ARTWORK BY TASK CAMERA CLUB. IT IS PRINTED BY MODERN PRINTERS. IT IS DEFINITELY RECOMMENDED READING FOR …
Kilkenny County Council Nominates Three Community Groups for 2024 IPB Pride of Place Awards
Kilkenny County Council have nominated three community groups for the IPB Pride of Place Awards for 2024. The Pride of Place Judging Panel will be in Kilkenny on Thursday 29th and Friday 30th August 2024, to assess the community projects. Ferrybank Community Group have been nominated under the Community Wellbeing Initiative Category. The group will present a …
Involvement essential as community join together for culture nights
Photos by Pat Shortall Kilkenny is now recognised as one of the ‘go to’ places in Ireland. Apart from her castle, cathedrals and festivals, Kilkenny is also known for her many lane ways. These lane ways are a reminder to all who walk them of the incredible legacy the slipways hold. When one thinks of …
Kilkenny Arts Office – Poetry Broadsheet 2024
Photo Credit: Róisín O’Sullivan (Imagery by Ró) and the Kilkenny Arts Festival The Kilkenny County Council Arts Office officially launched the 24th edition of the Kilkenny Poetry Broadsheet during the Kilkenny Arts Festival on the 16th August 2024 in the Parade Tower, Kilkenny Castle. It was successfully launched by Kilkenny Arts Festival Poet in Residence, Martina …
Harris and Walz show they can do better
THE FACT OF THE MATTER BY PAUL HOPKINS By any standard, Donald Trump and the Republican convention to nominate him as candidate for president failed. In matters of foreign policy, his MAGA show depicted every problem in the world as easily bent to his alleged “strength”, as contrasted with the putative weakness of Joe Biden. …
Duiske Players Drama Group to Stage Steel Magnolias
The well respected and much loved Duiske Players Drama Group are currently in rehearsals for this year’s production of Robert Harling’s “Steel Magnolias”, which takes place on Thursday-Saturday, September 5th-7th under the capable direction of group stalwart Peter Prendergast. Last year Peter directed the groups box office hit production of the much loved comedy “Drinking …
