BY CLAIR WHITTY Working in the natural health business is an exciting place to work as there is always something new to talk about. We love when we find something that is locally made, or a new supplement to solve a problem, especially digestive issues. Let me tell me about two of these new products. …

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THE FACT OF THE MATTER PAUL HOPKINS In the Boer War at the battle of Spion Kop on January 23, 1900 there were three figures on that hilltop 24 miles southwest of Ladysmith who would survive the fighting and become luminaries in their own right. Louis Botha, a soldier who would become the first president …

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BY NIALL SHERRY SPORTS EDITOR ALL PIX: DANNY LAHART Semi-final battle set for Pairc Uí Chaoimh Allianz National Hurling Division 1 – Group B Kilkenny 2-21 Waterford 0-21 UPMC Nowlan Park An impressive 6-point win over the Deise, saw Kilkenny claim a semi-final berth in this year’s Allianz National Hurling League. The winning margin didn’t …

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Wall turns attention to Leinster title Kilkenny 2-3 Galway 0-14 By Martin Quilty Kilkenny will have to wait another while to make it back-to-back All-Ireland titles since the early 2000’s, as Galway defeated the stripey women in last Sunday’s semi-final with a five point victory in Edenderry. It was a repeat of last year’s game …

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Charlie Bird and his wife Claire visited Kilkenny last Saturday March 19th to take part in a fundraising walk, organised by Cllr. Joe Malone. The walking group gathered at the Canal Square where musical entertainment was provided at the band stand. The walk began by walking down the canal onto the Bennettsbridge Road to finish …

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The excessive drinking was a cry for help with many Irish rekindling their love of home through drink, songs and tears By James Treacy Since retiring to south Kilkenny over twelve years ago, my life in the beautiful village of Kilmacow has been one of peace and tranquillity. Having spent over thirty years in the …

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Huge crowds gathered at MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre to celebrate St Patrick’s Day with families travelling from far and wide to enjoy the festivities last week. DJ Paul Kavanagh kick started the pre parade entertainment before visitors were treated to spectacular performances from young, local talent including singers from Alize’s School of Singing, dancers from …

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– a celebration of music and poetry Renowned actor, Stephen Rea hosts Saíocht, a beautiful evening of music and poetry in St. Canice’s Cathedral on Saturday 9th April 2022. Saíocht features Ireland’s leading poet Gabriel Rosenstock and spoken word artist Felispeaks, together with acclaimed Irish traditional musicians, Louise Mulcahy, Michelle Mulcahy and Neil Martin the …

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