Survival tips for Christmas
BY CLAIR WHITTY Christmas is not for everyone and as such, some of you might feel a bit of pressure with all the build-up to it. All the talk, all the ads, and all the music. It can get to you. And those of you that love Christmas can feel stress and anxiety too because …
We are hurtling towards, yet, another year …
THE FACT OF THE MATTER PAUL HOPKINS It seems like it was only yesterday that I wrote elsewhere, Where did that year go, what with 2021 just upon us? Now, here I am again, wondering where the last 12 months went? I may not be any the wiser but I am, unfortunately, another year older …
Star-struck Sadie
Sadie Morris (6), Dublin Road, Kilkenny at the Amber Stars for Yulefest star installation in the Castle Yard. Amber’s One Million Stars Ireland project celebrated its second birthday recently, announcing that star weavers from Kilkenny and across the country have helped the project reach the significant milestone of 100,000 stars.The project, which connects communities across …
Music for all our ears
The vision that inspires Music Generation Kilkenny is the same today as when Music Generation was established almost ten years ago – to break down the barriers that may otherwise prevent children and young people from experiencing the pure joy of making music. This year alone, Music Generation Kilkenny gave that opportunity to 6,000 children …
Ballyhale believe!
BY NIALL SHERRY SPORTS EDITOR ALL PIX DANNY LAHART Laois champions set to test Shamrocks metal AIB Leinster Club SHC Final Croke Park (Sunday 1:15) Shamrocks Ballyhale (Kilkenny) vs Clough/Ballacolla (Laois) >>> SHERRY SAYS FINAL PREVIEW… James O’Connor will take his Shamrocks side to Croke Park on Sunday with one aim – to put the …
Shamrocks EXTRA special!
BY NIALL SHERRY SPORTS EDITOR ALL PIX DANNY LAHART Offaly champs miss chance as Ballyhale march on Leinster Club SHC semi-final: Shamrocks Ballyhale 3-24 St Rynagh’s (Offaly) 2-18 (AET) Tullamore was rocking last Sunday as Offaly champions St Rynagh’s almost claimed the scalp of the biggest name in club hurling. It was fitting that recently …
One step beyond
BY NIALL SHERRY SPORTS EDITOR Naas prove a hurdle too far for Glenmore AIB Leinster IHC Semi-Final Naas vs Glenmore @ St Conleth’s Park, Newbridge, Kildare There will be no more big days out for Glenmore this season, as they simply had no answer to Tom Mullally’s Naas machine. The Kildare champions ran out worthy …
