THE FACT OF THE MATTER PAUL HOPKINS Welcome to the New Normal. That is the year of the rising prices. Electricity, gas, heating oil, petrol, diesel, second-hand cars, rents, flights, alcohol, childcare fees, health insurance, food and property prices are the big risers. This year will be one of the most expensive in a long …
Tipp topple Cats in Thurles thriller
BY NIALL SHERRY SPORTS EDITOR Injury time free gives home side the points Allianz National Hurling League Division 1B Tipperary 1-19 Kilkenny 1-18 Semple Stadium, Thurles, Sunday February 13th 2022 Tipperary edged their great rivals Kilkenny by 1 point, following an exciting encounter in Semple Stadium last Sunday. Jason Forde’s tenth score of the …
Shamrocks GUNNED down in injury time drama
BY NIALL SHERRY SPORTS EDITOR Ballyhale’s historic bid denied by Deise champions AIB All-Ireland Club Hurling Championship final Ballygunner 2-17 Shamrocks 1-19 Croke Park, Saturday February 12th 2022 Shamrocks Ballyhale’s quest for a ninth Tommy Moore Cup and a 3rd on the bounce were shot-down in dramatic fashion in injury time, as Waterford’s Ballygunner …
Ceramics studio is potty about teaching pottery
POTTERY is an ancient art form that is enjoying a surge in popularity and the newly opened Clay Rooms ceramics studio in the heart of Kilkenny city offers the opportunity to explore the endless possibilities of this medium in a fun and friendly environment. Established by Liselott Olofsson, Niamh Synnott and Aisling McElwain, Clay Rooms …
Kilkenny tales, as told by Kenny, Norman and Cissie
WEEK TWO Kilkenny is home to the most famous cats in the world. For over two hundred years, people everywhere have heard of the fierce Kilkenny Cats. They are part of our history; part of our DNA. They reflect Kilkenny in all its glorious past, its developing present and exciting future. In week two, local …
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 …
