24 Hour Theatre Takeover a Huge Success!
The inaugural 24 Hour Theatre Takeover at the Watergate Theatre in Kilkenny was a phenomenal success. This unique event brought together writers, directors, and actors from Kilkenny, Carlow, and Waterford, who created, rehearsed, and performed original short plays within just 24 hours. Starting at 8pm on Friday, 19th July, Kilkenny writers Fern Kealy, Cian McGarrigle, …
The benefits of interest in online banking
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR In a bid to attract a portion of the €156 billion currently on deposit in Ireland, Dutch online bank Bunq has announced a substantial increase in its savings rate. From July 19 Bunq has increased the interest rate on its ‘Easy Savings’ account to 3.36% for new customers. This is …
Tirlán supports the work of Embrace FARM with €5,000 donation
Tirlán and its farmers have donated €5,000 to Embrace FARM to support their work helping families affected by farm accidents. It’s the third consecutive year that Tirlán has provided financial support to the charity which was founded by Tirlán suppliers, Brian and Norma Rohan. A cheque for the charitable donation was handed over at Tirlán’s …
Newpark Outdoor Community Mass
The Vicar General of the Diocese, Fr. Dan Carroll and Monsignor Michael Ryan concelebrated an outdoor Mass on the Upper Green in Newpark last Thursday evening. Despite concerns earlier in the day, the rain cleared, and the evening was bright and warm. It was pleasing to see a large attendance from St John’s parish gather …
Breathless returns to Kilkenny
Carlow based theatre director Emma O’Brien will bring her adaptation of John MacKenna’s Breathless to the Hole in Wall on Sunday August 11th as part of the Alternative Kilkenny Arts festival. Emma has embarked on a new direction in her theatre career. Breathless is a challenging and thought provoking play Inspired by real events in …
What can be done for Osteoarthritis
A lot can be done to manage osteoarthritis and reduce its impact on our lives By Paul Bolger. Chartered Physiotherapist at Nano Physiotherapy, Kilkenny (www.nanophysio.ie). So, you have been told you have osteoarthritis. What can you do? Quite a lot actually. Before we get into the steps to take, it’s important to recognise that while we …
Healthy Summer Juices
BY CLAIR WHITTY Are you looking for a refreshing way to stay healthy this summer? Look no further than Biona’s organic juice lineup! Their selection includes vibrant flavours like red grape, cranberry, tart cherry, carrot, and pomegranate – each packed with natural goodness. They use 100% certified organic fruits, never adding concentrates, sugars, or preservatives. …
A voice for the voiceless – Tom Healy to stand as an independent candidate in the next Dáil election
I am standing as a candidate in Carlow-Kilkenny in the forthcoming general election. In our communities and in the counties of Carlow and Kilkenny we can work together to build a prosperous and thriving region of Ireland. I have much in common with other candidates including a commitment to expand and reform our public services. …
When Hollywood came to town…
BY JOHN FITZGERALD (Part One) Twenty years ago this month a Kilkenny town was transformed into a gigantic film set. For a few magical weeks stars of stage and screen held Callan in thrall when a part of Neil Jordan’s Breakfast on Pluto was shot on location there. A feeling of loss and sadness engulfed the town the day in September …
Are humans only species to have sex for enjoyment?
THE LAST WORD By Pat Coughlan I remember that day well. I was in 6th class at our rural primary school in West Waterford. My friend Davy, ever cheeky, asked, in Irish,: “An bhfuil cead agam dul amach go dti an leithreas?” We all knew he wanted a sneaky fag behind the shed. The toilet …
