What the rules are governing a carer pension
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR Last week we looked at some of the changes coming down the line for the State pension (contributory). This week we look at the pension for caregivers. A Pensions Commission was established in November 2020 to examine the sustainability of the State pension system and the Social Insurance Fund, comprised …
GENEROUS DONATION TO THE KEVIN BELL TRUST IN MEMORY OF JAMES BARRY
Tullahought Gun Club held a successful Wild Game Night in Power’s Pub Tullahought on Saturday 27th January. A generous donation was made to the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust in memory of James Barry, Kilmoganny by the Tullahought Gun Club. James’s family would like to thank them for choosing this charity and are delighted to present the …
Transforming those old houses into new homes
AS I SEE IT MARIANNE HERON That term ‘property porn’, was new to me until it came up prior to the launch of TV architect Dermot Bannon’s new series of Room To Improve where he helps transform humdrum homes. Bannon admitted that he might be to blame for people feeling inadequate when they didn’t have …
UCD Presents Commemorative Letterpress Book to Kilkenny County Library Service
County Librarian Josephine Coyne was presented with a special limited edition book of commemorative poetry by Dr. Catherine Wilsdon on behalf of UCD Library. Grief’s Broken Brow is a letterpress book containing poetry and art inspired by archival material from the War of Independence and the Civil War. Kilkenny poets got involved in the project over the …
At last, some good news for future pensioners
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR In a recent landmark announcement, the Government has revealed a series of significant changes to the State Pension (Contributory), promising flexibility and improved benefits for those aged 66 and above. The most striking development is the decision to maintain the State Pension Age at 66, contrary to recommendations from the …
PRESENTATION KILKENNY – ALL-IRELAND GLORY
BY MICHAEL O’LEARY Presentation Kilkenny have been enjoying a whirlwind ride both sides of Christmas with All-Ireland glory in both Volleyball and Basketball. Just before Christmas, the Pres girls won The All-Ireland Senior “C” School Volleyball Final when they defeated Mountrath Community School, while last week they won the Senior Basketball competition with victory in …
Final Countdown to #careerskilkenny on February 3rd
Final preparations are now underway for careerskilkenny2024 which is taking place on Saturday 3rd February in St. Canice’s Cathedral. Led by Kilkenny County Council #careerskilkenny aims to showcase the volume and variety of high-quality jobs on offer in Kilkenny City and County both now and in the future, and highlight the advantages that Kilkenny offers …
Burke breaks Lough’s hearts with stunning winner!
‘Non goal’ sparks controversy at Croker BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR REVIEW AIB ALL –IRELAND SENIOR HURLING CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL Páirc an Chrócaigh, Referee: Sean Stack O’Loughlin Gaels 0-17 St Thomas’ 0-18 On the biggest day in the club hurling calendar, O’Loughlin Gaels came out on the wrong side of a 1-point margin as they …
Keeping it local with national stars – Tradfest bringing it all back home
One of the headline shows of this year’s Kilkenny Tradfest sees international singing star, Iarla Ó Lionáird heading the bill on Monday March 18th. Iarla and his band will be ably supported by local up and coming group Burnchurch in the Set Theatre. A native of Cúil Aodha in the Múscraí Gaeltacht area of West …
Old Time Fun and Games
Part two BY JOHN FITZGERALD Miss Butler’s Team Spirit A woman who certainly made her mark in Callan was Miss Butler, who started the Minauns hurling and football teams in 1906. She was a sister of Colonel William Butler, who was also a great benefactor to the town. His granduncle, John Dunphy of Minauns, donated …
