Jerpoint Abbey
– Where “Eternity is No Burden” BY JOHN FITZGERALD As the resting place of the original Santa Claus, it is hardly surprising that Jerpoint outside Thomastown attracts upwards of 40,000 visitors each year. But Jerpoint has other attractions to equal this claim to fame. It is classified as a “ruined town” and contains some of the most remarkable remains of our …
Flower Power
BY CLAIR WHITTY Flower Remedies are simple essences for everyday emotional support. When someone comes in to me to talk about a health question, I could easily end up suggesting that they take some flower essences. With the new year upon us I thought it might be good time to talk about them. In the …
MUCH FUN, LAUGHTER AND STORIES AS ST MARY’S DAY CENTRE CELEBRATE
By Ger Cody: photos jbs photos There is no doubting that Kilkenny and her streets are full of history.Walkin Street falls into that category. Ask any resident from the area and they will give a glowing report of growing up on that patch. In his book on ‘St. Rioch’s’, former brewery employee Tom Reade speaks …
Your guide to better financial planning in 2024
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR The first week of the new year is about to end with many families wondering what the year will hold for them financially. This new year as with all previous new years brings both challenges and opportunities. It can, if we wish, be an ideal time to re-evaluate and enhance …
Dedication of the Rower GAA Grounds to the Late Fr. Tom Murphy
At our recent AGM, the Rower Inistioge GAA Club unanimously passed a motion to dedicate the Rower GAA complex to the memory of the late Fr. Tom Murphy. Fr. Tom was the first man to bring a Senior All-Ireland medal back to his native Rower after playing a vital role in the 1963 victory over …
DICKSBORO LADIES CELEBRATE AS MAYOR WELCOMES ALL-IRELAND WINNERS TO CITY HALL
Words Ger Cody. Photos Pat Shortall I recently watched a documentary on successful sports people in Ireland. Sadly, too few were female, but the hope from the speakers was that the trend was changing. Arguably, one female who blazed a trail for sports in general, and athletics in particular was Sonia O’Sullivan. O’Sullivan stated: “There …
Scaffolding in place ensured Rafters success
By Anthony Crawford The Marble City Music Festival, the brainchild of Kilkenny violinist Patrick Rafter, was launched in Kilkenny last week. People from Kilkenny and further afield will one day look back and be able to say that they were in attendance when this new festival was launched. And it is fair to say that …
KILKENNY EMPLOYMENT FOR YOUTH CELEBRATES 40 YEARS OF COMMUNITY, EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR LEARNER’S AGED 16 TO 21 YEARS
Over 100 people attended the opening of an amazing tribute to KEY’s 40 years of helping young people move forward. The past and present trainees of KEY CTC stole the show on Tuesday 5th December at the Friary Hall in Kilkenny city where guest speakers shared their experience and fond memories of the last 4 …
A visit to Knockroe – Kilkenny’s Stonehenge!
By John Fitzgerald The Kilkenny Heritage Walkers re-connected with our Megalithic past at the weekend when they converged on the ancient passage tomb at Knockroe, near Windgap. I was honoured to accompany them on their trek. Situated in idyllic countryside, the site is located close to the Kilkenny.Tipperary border. Facing it about ten kilometers across the Lingaun Valley is the Neolithic cairn on Slievenamon. Though Knockroe gets a …
Staying between the covers this Christmas
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR Reading and the words we read are among the greatest gifts given to mankind (and the printing press!) Here are a several books that not only make for excellent presents but also offer valuable insights (and a few laughs) not only for this Christmas and New Year but for the …
