Why are figures for domestic abuse still rising?
AS I SEE IT BY MARIANNE HERON Every hour, six people – generally women – will suffer domestic abuse in Ireland. The figure is shocking, even more so given that violence or abuse of intimate partners in the home is going up every year. So far this year, the Gardaí have received 1,000 notifications of …
It’s time for honest debate on migrants
THE FACT OF THE MATTER BY PAUL HOPKINS In the week when a Congolese man, allegedly shoplifting in Dublin, dies while being restrained by security guards, the State brings out stamps to honour the Traveller community – a people we have ignored for so long – and the 2026 Dublin Rose of Tralee, medical scientist …
Kilkenny Food Show – Tuesday 16th June 2026
Discover “Tales of Italy” through Findlater & Co. With links back to the 19th century Dublin merchant trader Alex Findlater, we are proud to continue the tradition of being a trustworthy and experienced provider of premium goods & coffees. At Findlater & Co, we share the Lavazza “passion for excellence that makes every cup of …
Slow down enough to notice life’s hidden beauty
CHOICES SHAPE YOUR FUTURE By Judith Ashton Looking out of my kitchen window, I can see a slow breeze gently moving the trees. They are slowly and gracefully moving their newly leafed branches like elegant ballerinas in the chorus line. I am slowly sipping my morning coffee and simply being — watching and sipping slowly, …
Intensive restoration of Ferrymountgarrett Bridge to assure long-term safety: Kilkenny County Council
The Ferrymountgarrett Bridge is a six-span structure carrying the R700, linking counties Wexford and Kilkenny, across the River Barrow. The current structure, constructed in 1930, is included on the national Inventory of Architectural Heritage & Record of Protected Structures and is a landmark feature in the area. Increased traffic volumes and sizes over the past …
FET Kilkenny End of Year Exhibition – A Soulful Experience
College of FET Kilkenny proudly opened it’s doors for the annual End of Year Exhibition of the art department at the Gaol Road campus in Kilkenny on Wednesday 13th of May. There was a huge turnout and a celebratory atmosphere as everyone was treated to a feast of printmaking, 3D combined media and digital art, …
Public Consultation Launched for Kilkenny Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (SUMP)
Kilkenny County Council is pleased to announce the launch of the public consultation process for the Kilkenny Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (SUMP), a plan that will help shape how people move around Kilkenny City and its surrounding areas into the future. The SUMP sets out comprehensive transport networks for walking, cycling, public transport and roads, …
It’s time to talk openly about succession
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR Many Irish family-owned businesses are heading for a crisis of their own making. According to the new IFAC Family Business Report 2026, 61% have no succession plan in place at all. Even worse is that 44% say the issue is not even on their agenda. Yet, 77% of owners admit …
Do you really want to live to be 100?
AS I SEE IT BY MARIANNE HERON The goalposts for growing older are moving dramatically. We are living much longer — average life expectancy is now 83, but around a third of those born today will eventually celebrate having 100 birthday candles on their cake. Would you like to live to be 100 years old? …
MULLINAVAT GAA RESULTS
By John Power JJ Kavanagh and Sons Kilkenny GAA Junior F League Round One Mullinavat 3-17; James Stephens 1-09. Mullinavat GAA got their Junior F League campaign off to a strong start with an impressive victory over James Stephens GAA and Camogie Club in Round One of the JJ Kavanagh and Sons Official Kilkenny GAA …
