Christmas toys, and the one Santa never brought me
THE FACT OF THE MATTER PAUL HOPKINS Meccano, the must-have toy for every self-respecting boy in the Christmases of my youth, celebrates its 120th birthday this year and is still one of the biggest selling toys at this time of year. Also a staple in Santa’s sack is Lego, voted a year back by a …
Natural gift ideas
BY CLAIR WHITTY Throw your arms around your loved ones this Christmas time, give the gift of wellness. At Natural Health Store we have lots of gift ideas for you and your family, available in store and online. A hamper is always a great idea and we have a lovely selection for you to choose …
‘Hon the Glen!
BY NIALL SHERRY SPORTS EDITOR Naas await in semi showdown AIB Leinster Intermediate Hurling Championship Ballinakill 1-12 Glenmore 2-17 @ Abbeyleix, Saturday November 27th Goals win games, and that proved to be the case at a very cold Abbeyleix last Saturday, when Laois champions Ballinakill faced-off against Glenmore for a place in the provincial semi-final. …
Shamrocks set for Rangers shoot-out
BY NIALL SHERRY SPORTS EDITOR ALL PIX BY DANNY LAHART Carlow trip will be no honeymoon for Ballyhale 2021 AIB Leinster Club Senior Hurling Championship Quarter Final Mount Leinster Rangers Vs Shamrocks Ballyhale Netwatch Cullen Park – 2:00 PM Saturday 4th December All roads will lead to Netwatch Cullen Park tomorrow, as the Kilkenny senior …
‘Boro 2 good for O’Loughlin’s
BY NIALL SHERRY SPORTS EDITOR ALL PIX BY DANNY LAHART U21 semi-final awaits after hard fought victory J.J Kavanagh and Sons U21 A Hurling Championship (Quarter Final B) Saturday, 27th November. Venue: Palmerstown Dicksboro 0-15 O’Loughlin Gaels 0-13 Home advantage proved crucial as Dicksboro overcame a fierce challenge from rivals O’Loughlin Gaels at a bitterly …
Cuidiu Kilkenny parents support group coffee morning in Butler gallery gardens
All pix: Danny Lahart
The great Kilkenny jail escape as forty seven prisoners abscond
Members of The Saturday Walkers group gathered on the green patch of ground at the intersection of St Rioch Street and Saint Francis Terrace The significance of a housing estate named Fr. Delahunty Terrace, a mere one hundred yards away becomes obvious. It was a cold Saturday morning. Scarves, woolly hats and gloves were the …
Rocking around the Christmas tree as Yulefest bandstand lifts the soul
Christmas is all about music and Kilkenny’s Yulefest has brought the ‘ceol and craic’ centre-stage with their brand new bandstand on the Parade in the heart of the city centre. The music kicked off on Saturday at the opening ceremony and will continue all the way to December 23rd. The Yulefest Bandstand started with a chorus on Saturday as the …
Santa arrived in epic style to launch Yulefest
Santa arrived in Kilkenny on Saturday to launch Yulefest 2021 – Christmas in Kilkenny! It was a sight to behold as Santa arrived down the river Nore. Carried safely by the Civil Defence and flanked by two boats full of Dragon Paddlers and a string of canoe and kayakers. Arriving at Canal Square where he was greeted …
