Not so wild: the charm of the Ancient East
AS I SEE IT BY MARIANNE HERON Just by the turnoff to my road there is a sign to welcome motorists to the Ancient East. It’s a big gold coloured sign but after which there is nothing, no further signage on the motorway to lead visitors to explore. It’s very different from the Wild Atlantic …
Walk and a chat puts us streets ahead
THE FACT OF THE MATTER BY PAUL HOPKINS I have taken to walking again. Weather permitting, a daily ‘constitutional’ as my late father called it. And that word used in the context of a walk applies to the health benefits of such. I think, perhaps, it was an old Irish expression. And, while I have …
An Taoiseach Simon Harris Visits Shaws Carlow
Shaws was delighted to welcome An Taoiseach Simon Harris and local Councillors to their new look store on Tullow Street on Friday 19th April. An Taoiseach met with John Paul Byrne, Store Manager, and store colleagues including Elaine Doogue who celebrates her 40th year working in their Carlow store. Simon Harris, An Taoiseach says “you’ve …
A short history of Talbot’s Inch
Part 1 The picturesque village of Talbot’s Inch stands on the west bank of the River Nore in the northern suburbs of Kilkenny City. Contemporary accounts described Talbot’s Inch as a ‘garden village’ but it is more accurately described as a model village Talbot’s Inch is a townland in County Kilkenny about one mile north …
John Murphy’s Country Boy to be staged at Thomastown
Fourth Wall Laois Theatre Group’s production of John Murphy’s play “The Country Boy” is a humorous but poignant love story that examines emigration, the impact of dreams on reality, and the challenges of returning home after seeking a better life abroad. That John Murphy didn’t pen a second play is a shame. The Country Boy’ …
Local Cllr Welcomes Extension of Development Contributions Waiver Scheme by Minister Darragh O’Brien
Castlecomer Municipal Districts Cllr Pat Fitzpatrick welcomes the decision by Minister Darragh O’Brien to extend the Development Contributions Waiver scheme until the end of the year. This initiative has played a pivotal role in fostering the construction of much-needed housing units Originally scheduled to end on April 24th, the extension comes as a relief to …
82nd Fianna Fáil Ard Fheis
At the recent Fianna Fáil Ard Fheis, the large numbers of young adults in attendance was particularly noticeable along with the reliable older members from former years. There were several excellent workshops to be visited over the weekend which were chaired by Fianna Fáil TD’s and Ministers covering such topics as education, the economy, housing, …
Hidden Hearing, Expert Hearing Care Provider Triumphs with Coveted Irish Loyalty and CX Award
Hidden Hearing was presented the prestigious Customer Experience Award at this year’s Irish Loyalty and CX Awards, during a gala business ceremony at Dublin’s RDS last week. (Wednesday 10 April, 2024) Ireland’s hearing healthcare specialists, who have over 35 years of expertise, were commended for the business’s significant commitment to not just meeting, …
Lost in social media train of thought
THE FACT OF THE MATTER BY PAUL HOPKINS I was on a commuter train in Dublin the other week, on a journey of 35 minutes or so. It was choc-a-bloc with young people, being the Easter school holidays and all; the youngest accompanied by a parent or someone older, the older ones travelling alone or …
A Call to Action: Addressing Air Pollution and Poor Air Quality in Kilkenny
Ireland has been facing a growing concern over air pollution and poor air quality. According to statistics from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the World Health Organization (WHO), the levels of harmful pollutants in the air have been on the rise, posing significant risks to public health and the environment. Fine particulate matter arising …
