Home truths about the housing crisis
THE FACT OF THE MATTER BY PAUL HOPKINS It hasn’t gone away, you know – the housing crisis. Nor is it likely to any time soon. Surely, in the name of all that is sacred, to put a roof over each of our five million plus people – without breaking the bank – should not …
Evergreen FC Awards Night
Photos: Andy Ryan Evergreen held their Annual Schoolboys and Schoolgirls Awards night in the magnificent surroundings of the Set Theatre on Monday night. Both floors of the theatre were packed with boys and girls decked out in their green club colours along with their proud parents. The awards recognised the achievements of teams from u12 …
Why it’s time to be positive about ageing
AS I SEE IT MARIANNE HERON Isn’t it time we dusted off the mothballs from our ideas about what it means to be older? A time too to appreciate the contribution of older people from President Michael D (82) and Mary Robinson (79), founder of Climate Justice, and on to the senior generations all around …
See Darina Allen, Rachel Allen & Rory O’Connell for free as they bring Ballymaloe to Kilkenny this October bank holiday weekend
Savour Kilkenny welcomes the Ballymaloe trio of Darina Allen, Rachel Allen & Rory O’Connell to the Savour Stage as part of a stellar line-up of Cookery Demos by top Irish Chefs this October Bank Holiday weekend. On Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th of October, nestled in the heart of the 100 stall Savour Market, overlooked …
Big turn-out for launch of war novel
Keogh’s bar in Callan was packed for the launching of John Fitzgerald’s Invaders. The fashionable pub was treated to a gentle “invasion” and occupation for the event that included colourful speeches, poetry recitations, and singing. Joe Kennedy of Callan Heritage Society launched the two-volume publication: Invaders (Book One) and Effusion of Blood (Invaders Book Two). …
Borris Vocational School – Off to a flying start
Borris Vocational School showjumping is off to a flying start for 2023/24 EII Interschools League. The season kicked off on 17th September at Boswell Equestrian Centre, Wicklow where team of three, Rosemary Dundon, Harry Griffith and Ella Kidd defied horrendous weather conditions to secure a very commendable 4th place in the team event. The second …
Dark and Gothic themes: Unlocking Kilkenny’s off-season potential
By Luisa Golz Without a shadow of a doubt, Kilkenny is a great spot for visitors. Take a walk along the Parade any time of the year, and you will likely hear plenty of different accents or even various languages spoken. During the summer months, areas around Kilkenny’s main attractions are usually teeming with life. …
Final four prepare for semi showdown’s
Battle for the Tom Walsh Cup hots up BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR St Canice’s Credit Union Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship > SHERRY SAYS Semi-Final Preview After some intriguing games and the odd battle along the way, we have four teams still standing in the 2023 St Canice’s Credit Union Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship. Needless …
Maureen Brannigan RIP
The news of the death of Maureen Brannigan, on 26th August was heard of with regret in the farming community and beyond. Maureen died in the wonderful care of the staff and medical team in Drakelands Nursing Home surrounded by her family. A member of the Mahony family of Kellsgrange, she was the youngest of …
Let’s talk menopause
BY CLAIR WHITTY October is menopause awareness month and it’s great to see that there is so much conversation about it. I love that men are talking about it now too. In the past year I have spoken to more men about it than I have in the past twenty. They are trying to understand …
