That chapter in Ireland that was book banning
THE FACT OF THE MATTER PAUL HOPKINS I was a young Catholic boy on the verge of, as was said then, manhood when I discovered the word ‘taut’ hooked to a flimsy item of underclothing in one of the James Bond thrillers the Uncle Harry had given my father. And then there was the time …
Cats out to tear up Treaty script
BY NIALL SHERRY SPORTS EDITOR Eggs can wait as Easter clash beckons Allianz Hurling League Final 2023 Sunday, 9th April @ 2pm Páirc Uí Chaoimh Kilkenny vs Limerick >> SHERRY SAYS LEAGUE FINAL PREVIEW Kilkenny will make the 150km journey to Páirc Uí Chaoimh to tackle Limerick in this year’s Allianz hurling league final. Our …
Put your own mask on first
BY EOIN EVERARD I wrote this article on a flight out to the European Championships in Holland. One thing that strikes me is that during the safety demonstration they always stress the importance of putting on your own mask first before attending to others. Now they are not suggesting that for no reason! They know …
Letter to the editor
Dear Sir, The current system of paying in advance and online for admittance to GAA games may be very modern and suitable for younger (and some not- so-young) fans. However, I am now pleading on behalf of elderly GAA fans, who like myself are ‘a bit long in the tooth’ for using these online systems. …
Towns Cup Rugby semi-final Kilkenny V Cill Dara
With Irish Rugby at an all time high following the recent Six Nations Grand Slam double on St. Patrick’s Weekend, their will no doubt be increased interest in Kilkenny’s pursuit of attempting to defend The Provincial Towns Cup. St. Patrick’s Weekend was also a positive one for Kilkenny Rugby Club as they secured a last …
Kilkenny County Council Library Service encourages families to ‘Spring into Storytime’ this April
Public libraries’ annual Spring Into Storytime programme launches on April 1st and promises to bring the magic of storytime to libraries across the City and County of Kilkenny, and through libraries the length and breadth of Ireland. The programme provides an ideal opportunity for children to enjoy a variety of storytimes read by library staff, …
GIRL AUCTION
BY NED EGAN Part 12 His teeth now chattered, and – in the chill of this frigid night – a river of sweat broke from his pores – and then his nerve went, completely. Falling to his knees, he started jabbering words that Molly could only barely understand. Some sounded like “your mother” others like …
Smithwick’s Kilkenny Roots Festival 2023
Kilkenny Roots Festival launched this year’s festival at the Smithwick’s Experience venue this week and will celebrate 25 years from 28th April to 1st May with a stellar line-up of acts From USA, UK, Sweden and Ireland. The lineup includes JAMES YORKSTON/NINA PERSSON & THE SECONDHAND ORCHESTRA, CHUCK PROPHET, DAVID KEENAN, FANTASTIC CAT, WILLIAM THE …
Legally Blonde production by Loreto Kilkenny creates an ‘Oh my God you guys’ memory
A recent production of ‘Legally Blonde’ brought great praise to all involved from audiences of students, teachers and many friends. Presented by The Loreto School, the show played to full houses over its five night run at The Watergate Theatre on Parliament Street. According to Ceara Doocey who played the role of Elle Woods, it …
