New book of poetry from Martha Woodcock
“Speak, only if it improves on the silence.” So said Mahatma Ghandi .The words rang clear as a group of fifty plus gathered at The Kilkenny Book centre for the launch of Martha Woodcocks poetry book ‘We say we will’. The book of poems is a first collection from Martha which takes us on a …
Lake Productions take plunge with the Kings of Kilburn
Founded in 2018, Lake Productions are currently rehearsing for a production of Jimmy Murphy’s play ‘The Kings of the Kilburn High Road’. This show was first staged by the Red Kettle Theatre company at Garter Lane Arts Centre in Waterford in 2000. It is fair to say that it was received with great acclaim, and …
The Search for the 2022 Rose of Tralee
The Rose of Tralee International Festival returns with a flourish as it heralds an inspiring new era The iconic Rose of Tralee International Festival emerged from a 2-year hiatus over the weekend with a real flourish, as it formally announced inspiring plans for an exciting new era and officially launched “The Search for the 2022 …
St. Patrick’s Festival Kilkenny announces Grand Marshall Paralympian Mary Fitzgerald
St. Patrick’s Festival Kilkenny are delighted to announce that this year’s Grand Marshall for the 2022 City St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be Kilkenny Paralympian Mary Fitzgerald. Previous Grand Marshall’s of the Kilkenny Parade have included Vicky Phelan (2019), Bobby Kerr (2018), and Cartoon Saloon Oscar nominated Producers/Directors Tomm Moore and Paul Young (2015). Mary …
Repair and Restoration of the Lady Chapel
Opened in 1857, Saint Mary’s cathedral is undergoing some renovations. Work began in the James’ Street church just before Christmas. The primary work currently is preparation for and installation of a new altar and ambo in the sanctuary. At the same time, the two side chapels – The Lady Chapel and the Chapel of St …
Pressure on to ease mortgage loan rules
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR THE Central Bank is coming under increasing pressure to loosen its mortgage rules from the Banks and the Government. And, according to a recent RED C poll on behalf of bonkers.ie, it appears the public wants change too. The poll shows there is strong support for a loosening of the …
How now we have a new class in Ireland
AS I SEE IT BY MARIANNE HERON At first when I came to live in the South I used to think that the 26 counties were a class-free society. It didn’t matter where you went to school, how much money you had or what your accent was as long as you were good craic. Naïve …
Are you recovering after Illness?
BY CLAIR WHITTY Are you recovering from viral illness? Exhaustion, respiratory problems, aches and pains, cognitive function, and lowered immunity are symptoms of long Covid19. I have a couple of articles recently about tiredness so I won’t address that here. To support immunity the main supplements I think of are vitamin D, C, Zinc, and …
Language-learning the fun way
BY ANDREW MCDONALD HYPNOTHERAPIST Believe it or not, there are easier ways to learn a language than the rotelike repetition of stock phrases in your chosen lingua. An activity all too reminiscent of the classroom for many. Learning a new tongue can, should, be fun, enjoyable and, if not easy, much less difficult than first …
