Cats back in action!
BY NIALL SHERRY SPORTS EDITOR Walsh Cup see’s post-Cody era begin Kilkenny vs Offaly John Locke Park, Callan And just like that it’s back. Inter-County hurling returns for Kilkenny as Derek Lyng looks to build what he hopes will be another dynasty for the black and amber. July 17th doesn’t seem that long ago, Brian …
Laughter, lunch, and stories galore as Saint Mary’s Day Care Centre celebrate
Words: Peter Martin Photos by jbs photos Kilkenny There is no doubting that Kilkenny and her streets are full of history. Walkin Street falls into that category. Ask any resident from the area and they will give a glowing report of growing up on that patch. In his book on ‘St. Rioch’s’, former brewery employee …
Off the coast of Western Australia, our Maniki crew reluctantly save Rednose from rocks and sharks
BY NED EGAN Part 3 He said he was going to dive, and try to cut the rope! Cut the rope? I was all for dragging Dutchie in with the chair-knot, and his deckie, and letting the bloody boat smash up on the reef. They might have lost some body parts to an opportunist Noah …
A packed Set Theatre enjoys all star concert and raises funds for Kilimanjaro Direct
Photos by Aoife O’Neill The Set Theatre on John Street was packed to capacity when an all-star concert was staged on Christmas week. Produced and presented by Lake Productions, the two hour show saw the audience treated to music, singing and comedy. Benefiting from the proceeds of the concert was Irish charity Kilimanjaro Direct run …
Presentation made to ‘Kilkenny Helping The Homeless’ as Newpark residents enjoy Christmas meal
Newpark Residents Association hosted their seniors Christmas Dinner in the Glendine Inn on Saturday 10th December. A great day of fun & frivolity was embellished by the attendance of Mayor David Fitzgerald, Inspector Alma Molloy, Sgt Dave Gorman and Fr Raymond Dempsey. Following the meal, the large attendance was entertained by ‘The Talented Troubadour’ Tom …
Glory Days…
By John Fitzgerald Hurling survived centuries of oppression, and then came its glory days, when men like the great Lory Meagher (1899-1973) plied their skills on the pitch. Lory was born in Tullaroan and from an early age became a veritable magician on the hurling pitch. He is renowned as one of the greatest midfielders …
The confessions of a desperate Sales-aholic!
FURTHERMORE By Gerry Moran Hi, my name is Gerry and I’m a Sales-aholic! I am addicted to sales. Can’t get enough of them. It’s an illness really otherwise known as Sales Fever. Up go the red sale signs, down goes my head and I’m off, like a greyhound out of the trap, hot in pursuit …
What to do with those unwanted gifts
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR Christmas is over, the bells have rung, and you’re likely back to work. The festivities are done for another year – but one thing remains. That pile of unwanted Christmas presents next to the tree. From plaid shirts, festive undies, socks, ties, funny smelling aftershave, knock-off perfume to the ceramic …
We need to cut down on the sin bin
AS I SEE IT MARIANNE HERON Nothing like festive consumption to swell the ever- growing mountain of waste we generate and a timely New Year resolution is to cut down on packaging and plastics. The amount of waste from packaging has increased by a whopping 20% in the last 20 years and, according to the …
Christmas is over… now the leaving begins again
THE FACT OF THE MATTER PAUL HOPKINS What most likely marked this Christmas past was that for the first time since 2019 those nearest and dearest to us, who live abroad, in far-flung countries with fanciful names — family, friends and former neighbours — made it home for the first time since that rogue microbe …
