Choice for women – from here to maternity
There are a number of issues about the now ‘settled’ row over consultants with public-only contracts engaging in private practice at the Rotunda Maternity Hospital which aren’t being addressed honestly. These include trust in the health service, equality of care and the need to improve maternity services. Let’s look at the controversy from the point …
Loved ones missing: the ambiguity of grief
THE FACT OF THE MATTER BY PAUL HOPKINS In the latest figures available, for 2024, Gardaí recorded 4,095 missing persons. The vast majority of these were located quickly. However, as of now, 47 individuals remain unaccounted for, as do hundreds more over the years. Men, women and children seemingly having vanished, their loved ones left …
OBITUARY – Maureen Duggan, Grannagh, Kilmacow
It is with deep sadness that we note the passing of Maureen Duggan, who bore her illnesses with great courage and dignity and always had a smile for all who knew her. Born and raised in Kilmacow, Maureen was the eldest of a family of five. She began her career in psychiatric nursing at St. …
Sport leaves a mark that doesn’t fade when the final whistle blows, cinematic dance film shows
A cinematic dance film that celebrates the source and energy of former hurling and camogie stars and their impact in the community has premiered in Kilkenny. Fearghus Ó Conchúir’s ‘All to Play For’ was developed and shot on location in Kilkenny, with multiple All-Ireland medal winners and heroes Anne Dalton, Ann Downey, Liam Fennelly and Tommy …
Keep Kilkenny Beautiful marks World Environment Day 2026 by championing Nature Restoration and Sustainable Communities
As communities across the globe celebrate World Environment Day 2026, Keep Kilkenny Beautiful (KKB) is highlighting the important role local action plays in restoring nature, protecting biodiversity, and building a cleaner, more sustainable future for all. For many years, Keep Kilkenny Beautiful has worked with volunteers, residents, schools, businesses and community groups to enhance the …
Kilkenny tourist attractions to stay open later as part of Six After 6 – Summer Cultural Series campaign
This summer, Kilkenny City comes alive again during midweek evenings as six attractions throw their doors open late for the Six after 6 – Summer Cultural Series. Featuring 36 free and ticketed events from June to early September, the Six after 6 – Summer Cultural Series will bring many of the city’s great attractions alive …
Uproar in Callan: The day Josie hid the “Bata”
By John Fitzgerald The Sisters of Mercy were the great teachers in Callan for decades. But they also had a strict code of discipline in the early part of the twentieth century. Learning through kindness and a politically correct teaching method was unheard of-with rare exceptions: The infamous Bata-a long ruler or skilfully crafted stick-was …
Health Benefits of Creatine
BY CLAIR WHITTY By now we all have seen the benefits of creatine monohydrate to help build muscle in the gym. Big muscular men (and women), working out with a glass of creatine in one hand and a barbell in the other. As well as helping with muscle building there is increasing evidence that it …
MULLINAVAT GAA REPORT
By John Power. JJ Kavanagh Junior A Hurling League Barrow Rangers 2-18; Mullinavat 2-16 Barrow Rangers recorded a hard-fought two-point victory over Mullinavat in an entertaining and competitive contest played in Paulstown. The visitors made the brighter start and quickly settled into their rhythm, opening the scoring through points from Conor Duggan, Fiachra Knox and …
Kilkenny Libraries Launch “Handy Helps” Collection to Support Independent Living
Kilkenny County Council Library Service is delighted to announce the launch of its new Handy Helps collection, a practical and accessible resource designed to support older members of the community to live more independently in their own homes. Officially launched on Wednesday May 27th in Loughboy Library, the Handy Helps collection reflects the evolving role …
