Celebration of love and time to ‘Re-Joyce’ and Bloom
By Niamh Holohan The story of Bloomsday invites your spirit and being to perpetually partake in the greatest expression of love. It is a covenant that vows to never die which has given rise to the creation of James Joyce’s epic saga; Ulysses. Bloomsday is the celebration of the love exchanged between James Joyce and …
True dedication and hard work is breaking down Barriers- Mayor
Photos by jbs A lively gathering from across the globe filled the Fr McGrath Centre on Wednesday morning, as a diverse range of cultures came together for the annual end-of-term Fáilte Isteach Awards. The celebration marked the culmination of a full year of learning English, shared effort, and growing connections among attendees. Over the past …
Looking back, moving forward
Photos jbs A powerful celebration of Traveller culture and community development was officially launched at the Mayfair Library to mark this year’s Traveller Pride Week. Hosted by the Kilkenny Traveller Community Movement (KTCM), the event combined a stunning arts and crafts exhibition with a showcase of local frontline community projects. Centred around the national theme, …
The Left House: captivating, compassionate story
FURTHERMORE By Gerry Moran A few weeks back I came upon Shay Kirwan. Shay is a young man from inner-city Dublin; his mother died young and his father is a bitter, aggressive, alcoholic with whom he has issues. Shay has just been released from prison where he was incarcerated for his part in a botched …
Scammers just need to hack your trust
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR A while back I got a call. The chap on the other end said he was from Microsoft and that my computer had a serious virus. He was very calm, very professional and he wanted to help me fix it right there and then, over the phone. All I had …
Choice for women – from here to maternity
There are a number of issues about the now ‘settled’ row over consultants with public-only contracts engaging in private practice at the Rotunda Maternity Hospital which aren’t being addressed honestly. These include trust in the health service, equality of care and the need to improve maternity services. Let’s look at the controversy from the point …
Loved ones missing: the ambiguity of grief
THE FACT OF THE MATTER BY PAUL HOPKINS In the latest figures available, for 2024, Gardaí recorded 4,095 missing persons. The vast majority of these were located quickly. However, as of now, 47 individuals remain unaccounted for, as do hundreds more over the years. Men, women and children seemingly having vanished, their loved ones left …
OBITUARY – Maureen Duggan, Grannagh, Kilmacow
It is with deep sadness that we note the passing of Maureen Duggan, who bore her illnesses with great courage and dignity and always had a smile for all who knew her. Born and raised in Kilmacow, Maureen was the eldest of a family of five. She began her career in psychiatric nursing at St. …
Sport leaves a mark that doesn’t fade when the final whistle blows, cinematic dance film shows
A cinematic dance film that celebrates the source and energy of former hurling and camogie stars and their impact in the community has premiered in Kilkenny. Fearghus Ó Conchúir’s ‘All to Play For’ was developed and shot on location in Kilkenny, with multiple All-Ireland medal winners and heroes Anne Dalton, Ann Downey, Liam Fennelly and Tommy …
Keep Kilkenny Beautiful marks World Environment Day 2026 by championing Nature Restoration and Sustainable Communities
As communities across the globe celebrate World Environment Day 2026, Keep Kilkenny Beautiful (KKB) is highlighting the important role local action plays in restoring nature, protecting biodiversity, and building a cleaner, more sustainable future for all. For many years, Keep Kilkenny Beautiful has worked with volunteers, residents, schools, businesses and community groups to enhance the …
