Our top entrepreneurs!
OUR Pictured Kilkenny students are all winners, having been successful at the National Final of this year’s Student Enterprise Programme scooping awards across the different categories. The finals were broadcast virtually on Friday. May 14 from Croke Park with An Tánaiste Leo Varadkar and Ambassador Derval O’Rourke speaking with host RTE’s Rick O’Shea, as students …
Finding yourself as the lockdown eases
BY PAUL HOPKINS The vaccine roll-out and now the lifting of the so many restrictions imposed on us the past 15 months is great room for optimism. But the so-longed-for return to normality may, just may, not be what we imagine or necessarily like. The changes that have occurred globally — in societies, in economics, …
A fair cop as Big Toodle helps our little ones
BARNARDOS children’s charity launched Barnardos Big Toddle, supported by Pipin Pear with the help of some of Ireland’s littlest community helpers. Since it began nearly half a million toddlers – which last year included 1,655 across Kilkenny, Kildare, Dublin, Wicklow, Wexford, Meath, Westmeath, Laois, Carlow, Louth, Longford and Offaly – have toddled over 228,740 miles to raise vital funds for vulnerable children …
Our Ali to release debut album
Fans of Ali Comerford are anticipating the release of her second single, ‘Knots’, on May 27. The Kilkenny artist is also announcing that her debut album of the same title will be released on July 29. Having toured the world performing viola in classical ensembles for 14 years, Ali moved back to her native Kilkenny in 2020 and …
Healing the past with your present – how it works
Andrew McDonald, Hypnotherapist Regression therapy through hypnosis works by reassessing memories which get stored in your mind. Our mind’s sponge-like quality to absorb information is a fundamental part of life because it is what enables us to learn. What do we do though when that quality means our lives get adversely affected? Regression therapy allows …
Five tips to build on for home improvements
By JOHN ELLIS, Financial Advisor Last week this paper had a special supplement, ‘Home For Summer’, giving ideas on how to improve your home inside and out. Home improvement projects are so rewarding but, that being said, it can be a time-consuming and capital-intensive project, so you’ll want to get it right first time. Much …
Farmers ‘miss out on annual savings of up to €6,400’
ALMOST 500 dairy farmers in Kilkenny are missing out on savings of up to €6,400 a year by failing to switch electricity providers, a new survey has revealed. Energy switching company WeSwitchU.ie also warned of the pitfalls farmers needed to look out for when seeking a better deal. Farmers with 200 cows can benefit most …
End maternity restrictions, says Funchion
SINN Féin TD for Carlow Kilkenny is calling on the Minister for Health to intervene and end maternity restrictions at St Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny for expectant women and their partners “I have met with expectant mothers and their partners who are understandably angered and frustrated that their needs have not been given any meaningful consideration …
Plans to paint the town get the go-ahead!
THE County Council’s Public Arts policy, approved at the monthly meeting, outlines a clear framework for public art commissioning, in collaboration with the council, artists, arts organisations and local communities. The policy is in line with the Government’s National Guidelines on Public Art. Following the approval of the policy, Cathaoirleach Andrew McGuinness said: “I believe …
Working on stories with John Morton was like being in the middle of a huge fireworks display
A Kilkenny man, John Morton, has been announced as the winner of the Edgar Allan Poe award for best television programme. Morton, from Stephen Street in Kilkenny, is well known in his hometown both as an actor and a writer. Back in the 90’s he was part of young Irish Film makers and Dreamstuff theatre. …
