Advice of investing your hard-earned cash
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR Most people are saving for something. They are putting aside some money for a rainy day, their children’s education, a comfortable retirement, or a dream holiday. But thinking about investing that hard-earned cash can be a daunting prospect. On the one hand you could increase your money by wise investing …
AMBUSH ON FRIARY STREET
PART 3 BY JOHN FITZGERALD Continuing the story of the infamous Friary Street Ambush: The British army patrol had just entered Friary Street and was trudging towards them. As McEvoy gaped in horror and alarm at the sleepy-eyed woman in the doorway, a corporation worker quickstepped past Dunne and himself on his way into the church …
Why is my hair falling out?
BY CLAIR WHITTY I often get asked about thinning hair and hair falling out. This can affect people of all ages. It is a distressing problem that can cause stress, anxiety, and embarrassment. For most people there is a cause at the root of it. Common reasons for hair loss: Hormonal changes, especially during the …
The choice to end suffering at the end of life
AS I SEE IT BY MARIANNE HERON Like most, when I pop off, I would like to have a peaceful departure. But, although death itself is certain, there is no certainty about how it may come about. I hope, as we all do, to be able to die with dignity, pass away peacefully in my …
A JOURNEY OF VENGEANCE, AS SHRUGHAWADDA PRESENT ‘BY THE BOG OF CATS’
Shrughawadda Players are preparing to perform Marina Carr’s great play ‘By the Bog of Cats` at The Concert Hall, Thomastown on Wednesday 10th and Thursday 11th April, 2024. Having performed this play in early February in Kilmoganny to great success and large crowds each night, there were many requests to stage the show …
KILKENNY TENNIS CLUB
BY MICHAEL O’LEARY With the clocks having gone forward last weekend over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend, outdoor sports and actitivies will be very busy throughout the Summer months. With the longer evenings now in situ, Kilkenny Tennis Club has plenty to look forward to in the months ahead. This week, with the school kids …
Kilkenny County Council Arts Office Career Development Programme for Emerging Musicians
Talks running: April 9th– May 1st This Spring join Kilkenny County Council Arts Office for a series of talks for new and emerging musicians. Gain valuable insights from experienced artists and professionals, practiced at navigating the often-challenging journey of music production, touring, and securing a record label. Join other Kilkenny based musicians to share knowledge, …
Twilight Cultural Hub
Twilight’s International Cultural House was rocking & rolling, for their open day on Easter Saturday with just the lift installation to be completed as the final part of the jigsaw. The concept of this Cultural Hub was devised in 2018 and was set into this progressive Kilkenny Community Group five-year plan. The hub is for …
Ambush on Friary Street
PART 2 BY JOHN FITZGERALD Continuing the story of the infamous Friary Street Ambush: If you missed part one last week you can read it on the Kilkenny Observer website… The Threecastles group was to disarm the rearguard of the military patrol outside the Friary church. The Kells men were to waylay the ass and …
