TV or not TV… that is the question
THE FACT OF THE MATTER BY PAUL HOPKINS As I kicked the ball one more time towards the goal – and missed – I said: “That’s it, lads, I’m off. Top Of The Pops!” And in no time the makeshift pitch on the green was deserted, as we each made our way home. After all, …
Prices haven’t fallen; just rising more slowly
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR The latest inflation figures brought a small piece of good news. Prices rose by 3.4% in the year to June, easing from the higher rates we’d become used to. That’s welcome on paper, but I doubt many households feel much relief when they’re standing at the supermarket checkout or opening …
We need to do right thing about Aughinish
AS I SEE IT BY MARIANNE HERON It’s not often I get embarrassed about what other people do. If they choose to mess up, that’s their own lookout. But when failure to do the right thing brings shame on all of us, then I cringe. At present, I am experiencing serious, multiple cringes over the …
1xBet Ireland Announces Major New Sponsorship Partnership with Gowran Park
18+. T&Cs apply. Gamble responsibly 1xBet Ireland has today announced a significant new sponsorship agreement with Gowran Park Racecourse that will see the company sponsor 15 races across both National Hunt and Flat racing over the next 12 months. The new partnership further demonstrates 1xBet Ireland’s growing commitment to Irish racing, following successful sponsorship agreements …
Late Piltown Surge Ends Windgap’s Challenge
Photo: Donal O’Brien By Jimmy Walsh Windgap suffered a narrow defeat to Piltown in an absorbing JJ Kavanagh and Sons Premier Junior Hurling League encounter played in ideal conditions in Mooncoin. In a repeat of the recent Michael Lyng Motors League Final, the sides served up another entertaining contest packed with momentum swings, quality scores …
BRUSHSTROKES
A small group of artists based in the village of Bennettsbridge have been enjoying some great recognition in recent years. Their annual exhibition mounted in the local community hall during Kilkenny Arts Week has become one of the “must see” events. Some of this can probably be attributed to the advertising in the AKA and …
Pony auction 1909 to be reenacted during Arts Festival
Photo: Vicky Comerford A slice of Kilkenny’s colourful past will be brought vividly back to life during this year’s Kilkenny Arts Festival when the sale of a pony first advertised more than 125 years ago is dramatically recreated on the steps of Kilkenny Courthouse. ScealMór Theatre will stage a lively reenactment of the auction at …
Mooncoin withstand Carrickshock rally to claim Southern derby spoils
John Power at Piltown GAA Grounds Mooncoin opened their Michael Lyng Motors Hyundai Intermediate Hurling League campaign with a deserved 2-19 to 2-14 victory over Southern rivals Carrickshock in an entertaining encounter played at the impressive Piltown venue on Friday evening. The Suirsiders looked to have one hand on the league points when Martin O’Neill’s …
Why Revive Active Collagen Complex Offers More Than Collagen Alone
BY CLAIR WHITTY Collagen supplements have become increasingly popular for supporting healthy skin, hair and nails, but not all collagen products are the same. While collagen peptides provide the building blocks the body needs, they work even better when combined with the nutrients required for collagen production and skin health. That’s exactly what makes Revive …
Kilkenny farm leader says ‘flat’ design of Fuel Support Scheme fails to recognise periods of heaviest usage
Dunbell farmer & President of ICMSA, Denis Drennan, has said that “regrettably” the Fuel Support Scheme has failed to recognise the significantly higher levels of fuel usage on farms during the March to July period. “The case ICMSA is making is that the fuel scheme is ‘flat’ and based on 5/12ths of total fuel usage …
