Kilkenny Business to get Ploughing Championships Opportunity
A small business from Kilkenny could be one of 31 who get a chance to exhibit as part of this year’s Local Enterprise Village at the Ploughing Championships in September. The largest outdoor event in Europe will see over 250,000 visitors across the three days from the 16th to 18th September. The Local Enterprise Village, an initiative of the Local Enterprise Offices, will house small businesses from every sector and from across the …
Christianity v. social democracy: My unlikely journey
THE LAST WORD By Pat Coughlan I didn’t expect my path to lead from the quiet calm of church services to the energetic atmosphere of political gatherings. Growing up in a small parish, I spent my Sundays surrounded by messages of kindness and togetherness. However, as I matured, my interest in the larger world outside …
St Gregory’s toe and famous four-in-a-row
Furthermore Gerry Moran I swear I never touched her breasts – let alone rubbed them. I’m talking, of course, about the statue of Molly Malone, Dublin’s famous fishmonger, and the furore over tourists rubbing her bust. That said I have to confess that I did rub a statue once. A statue of a male. Of …
Tariffs: leave your investments where they are
As I write markets around the world opened sharply lower this morning. Europe led the way and when the US markets opened the S&P and DOW were down 3.5% and 3.1%, respectively. All caused by the wave of new tariffs announced by President Trump. This global uncertainty is notoriously disliked by the investment markets. Terms …
What happens to our pre-loved clothing mountain?
AS I SEE IT BY MARIANNE HERON Charity shops have a double whammy feel-good factor to them. On the one hand they give clothes a second lease of life at bargain prices, and on the other they are a way of expiating our guilt over unwanted garments by donating them to charity to raise funds …
Clocks gone forward is the light of my life
THE FACT OF THE MATTER BY PAUL HOPKINS There is a decided spring in my step, now that I’m over losing that hour’s sleep as the clocks went forward. I’m delirah and excirah… delighted with the light of an evening – and it feels good to be alive. The clocks going forward have time on …
Punching above their weight with lack of funding
Urlingford/Freshford Boxing Club under funded Urlingford/Freshford Boxing Club, a unique, old-school boxing club that has been a fixture in the heart of Freshford since 1993. Founded by Sid Martin and located in the local community hall, the club has produced many fine boxers over the years. Despite the original ring being in place for over …
VTOS Awards Night 2025
An Occasion to treasure for participants and their families Photographs: Patrick Browne Spirits were high at the College of Further Education and training Kilkenny VTOS Awards Presentation evening in The Ormonde Hotel on the 13th February. Participants received an array of Awards to include QQI Awards Levels 3 to 5, City & Guilds Awards and …
The Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run passed through Kilkenny this week where the group was welcomed by Mayor Andrew McGuinness
This is part of a global torch relay that offers everyone in the world a chance to express their longing for peace. Since its founding in 1987, the Run has visited almost every country on earth – over 150 nations and territories – and touched the lives of millions of people.
Community Connect Fund Launches with €150,000 to Support Local Projects
Photo: Harry Reid St. Canice’s Credit Union Kilkenny is thrilled to announce the launch of the Community Connect Fund, a €150,000 initiative designed to support local projects that will enrich the community for years to come. This funding is open to organisations in the areas surrounding the branches in High St. Kilkenny, Bagenalstown, Callan, Piltown, …
