LETTER FROM AMERICA
What of another Kennedy in the White House? PAUL HOPKINS When Robert F Kennedy Jr announced his plan to run for president in the Democratic party primaries a month ago, Jim Kessler, a leader of the pro-Biden think tank Third Way, called him a “gadfly and a laughingstock” while Democratic consultant Sawyer Hackett brushed him …
Dowling out to down Dubs
BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR PREVIEW Victory a must in game two Glen Dimplex Senior All-Ireland Camogie Championship Group 2 Saturday, Parnell Park, 2pm Dublin vs Kilkenny Brian Dowling’s side make the trip to the Capital tomorrow, knowing that they will need to improve on their opening group game draw with Wexford last …
Ireland’s biggest outdoor basketball exhibition game showtime – July 8th 2023
SHOWTIME is coming back to Thomastown……don’t miss out on what will be one of Irelands biggest ever outdoor basketball exhibition games! It will be held on Saturday the 8th of July at 6.00pm, in Thomastown in County Kilkenny. Featuring the top players in Irish Basketball. July 8TH 2023 – KICK OFF 6.00PM Contact; Russ Ryan …
Ballyfoyle Agricultural Show
BY MICHAEL O’LEARY This coming Sunday, the Ballyfoyle Agricultural Show takes place with a whole host of events for all the family to enjoy. Not surprisingly, their will be plenty of competitions for horses throughout the day including Showjumping, Ponies, Riding Classes and Young Horses among other events, and the action starts from 9am. The …
Cultures converge for the Failte Isteach Awards at City Hall
There was a gathering from across the globe at City Hall recently as a diverse range of cultures from Africa, Asia, South America and Europe came together for the annual Failte Isteach end of term Awards. Over 100 participants went through the project during the past year, with over 70 eligible for Award Certificates. . …
Two new books from Kilkenny authors
BY JOHN FITZGERALD Druids were once hailed as the great teachers and priests of ancient Ireland, claiming to have magical powers and to be in contact with the spirit world. They highlighted the primacy of nature in all our human dealings long before the advent of the modern Green movement. Druids feature prominently in many …
A great turnout for the official opening of the new Slieverue Linear Park!
On Wednesday the 14th of June, in front of a big crowd, including many excited local school children, the Cathaoirleach of Kilkenny County Council, Cllr. Pat Fitzpatrick officially opened Slieverue Linear Park. This new amenity space, located at the northern end of the village, was delivered under two phases. Under Phase One works commenced back …
Twenty eight acres exhibition at the Butler Gallery
Photos : Pat Shortall On Saturday June 10, the exhibition ‘Twenty-Eight Acres’, an exhibition of new works on paper by Kilkenny-based visual artist Eamon Colman, opened at Kilkenny’s magnificent Butler Gallery. Colman has spent many years walking the length and breadth of the Twenty-Eight Acres, a site located along the Castlecomer Plateaux in north County …
You’re Hired!
Glenveagh Staff raise €10,632 to help support local Jack and Jill families during an Apprentice-Style Takeover of the Jack and Jill Charity Boutique on Friary Street, Kilkenny Vital funds raised equate to 591 hours of in-home nursing care On Friday, 16th June, three teams of Glenveagh staff took over three Jack and Jill charity boutiques, …
Locals accompany swan family as they waddle their way from lake to river
By: Séan Hickey The magnificent bird, the Swan, has captivated hearts and minds for generations and over thousands of years. We are all familiar with the ancient Irish myth, ‘The Children of Lir,’ and Hans Christian Andersen’s ‘The Ugly duckling’. W.B. Yeats defines the Swan as ‘mysterious and beautiful’ in his poem, ‘the Wild Swans …
