Celebrating the Meadows of Kilkenny City
There are two substantial meadows in Kilkenny City managed by Kilkenny County Council, Dukes Meadows and Bishop Meadows. Forming parts of the City’s linear parks, the two areas offer the city a wide expanse of grassland for everyone’s enjoyment. These meadows are floodplains, allowing the River Nore to overspill when the volumes of water can …
Understanding political extremes: far-left and far-right
THE LAST WORD By Pat Coughlan When I first dipped my toes into the murky waters of political ideology, I quickly realised that navigating between the ‘far left’ and ‘far right’ was like trying to find a sensible middle ground between a roller coaster and a merry-go-round. You see, the far-left dreams of a Utopian …
Tullow Agricultural Show Launch Night 2024
Tullow Agricultural Show Committee are delighted to share that their 2024 Launch Night went off without a hitch on the 17th July in the Tara Arms, Tullow. With committee members and volunteers in attendance, along with many other local faces, the evening was a great commencement in the countdown to show day on the 18th …
A triumph of the human spirit as Daithí and Jim launch ‘Poetry and Pictures’
Text: John Fitzgerald Photos Pat Shortall A triumph of the human spirit was celebrated in the heart of the City last week. People flocked from all parts of the county for the launch of ‘Poetry and Pictures’, by local men Daithi Holohan and Jim Murray. The long-awaited collection is the culmination of decades of creative …
Rosealique 3 in 1 Anit-Redness Miracle Formula SPF 50
BY CLAIR WHITTY Last year I told you all about Rosalique a 3 in 1 Anti-Redness Miracle Formula SPF 50. A unique formula designed to conceal redness instantly, reduce skin sensitivity, and provides UVA and UVB protection all in one product. It offers light coverage on your skin so you don’t feel like you are …
Quiet times but the Cats are still top dogs
FURTHERMORE By Gerry Moran The town is never quite the same when Kilkenny are not in the All-Ireland Final. I miss the buzz about the place. Miss the vendors flogging flags and match paraphernalia. Miss the black and amber displays in shop windows. Miss the arguments, predictions in the pub and, of course, I miss …
From spinning wheels to those digital bytes…
THE LAST WORD By Pat Coughlan It’s fascinating to ponder how society has evolved from the days of spinning wheels to the era of digital bytes. I often reflect on how the transition from hand-crafted threads to automated textile machinery marked a turning point, ushering in what we now recognise as technological disruption. The weaving …
Butts Young Leaders will train in Malta thanks to Tirlan staff support
Albert Einstein, was a German born theoretical physicist who is widely held as one of the most influential scientists. Best known for developing the theory of relativity, Einstein also made important contributions to quantum mechanics. However, for today, let us borrow one of his many quotes: “Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination …
There has to be a bit of Shirley Valentine in all of us
By: PM O’Sullivan “The smell of the bakeries was just gorgeous…” Mary Cradock is talking about Kilkenny in the mid 1970s. Settling there simultaneously felt like destiny and the lucky side of mere chance.Her production of Shirley Valentine, with Clare Gibbs in the title role, will shortly be staged in The Home Rule Club. This …
Stick Together for a Cleaner Kilkenny: Gum Litter Taskforce Summer Roadshow Rolls into Town
The Gum Litter Taskforce Summer Roadshow, supported by Kilkenny County Council, arrived in Kilkenny City on Wednesday 10th of July on the Parade as part of its summer roadshow to tackle the scourge of gum litter pollution. The initiative aims to educate and engage the public on the importance of proper waste disposal and the impact …
