High speed broadband for Castlecomer, Clogh, Moneenroe and surrounding areas
The National Broadband Plan (NBP) aims to ensure that every Home, Farm and Business in Ireland, regardless of how remote or rural has access to high-speed broadband. The Castlecomer, Clogh, Moneenroe and surrounding areas are currently Network_Build_In Progress with regards to the National Broadband Plan. The date anticipated for connection for these areas is between …
LIMESTONE LAD
BY MICHAEL O’LEARY Limestone Lad died over the Easter Bank Holiday Weekend just four days short of his 32nd birthday, and he was a horse who’s popularity captured the public as his front running style made him a firm favorite. Owned, trained and bred by James Bowe in Gathabawn, Limestone Lad was placed in 54 …
New Mayfair City Library Officially Opened
Kilkenny welcomed Minister Heather Humphreys today to officially open the new Mayfair City Library. This facility, previously home to the Mayfair Ballroom, has been transformed into a major public facility with more than 1,800 square metres of community library space available over two floors. The project was funded by Minister Humphrey’s Department of Rural and …
Arts Office- EDI Bursary
Kilkenny County Council Arts Office is delighted to announce a new bursary supported by The Arts Council offering financial support of €5,000 for artists across all artforms This opportunity is specific to individuals from underrepresented backgrounds, including those based on age, civil or family status, disability, gender, membership of the Traveller Community, race, religion, sexual …
Electricity bills: currently the options on offer
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR With the recent reduction in electricity prices, you are presented with an opportunity to save on your energy bills. However, navigating the multitude of residential electricity suppliers in the country can be overpowering, making it crucial to make informed decisions while looking for the best deals available. Currently there are …
Not so wild: the charm of the Ancient East
AS I SEE IT BY MARIANNE HERON Just by the turnoff to my road there is a sign to welcome motorists to the Ancient East. It’s a big gold coloured sign but after which there is nothing, no further signage on the motorway to lead visitors to explore. It’s very different from the Wild Atlantic …
Walk and a chat puts us streets ahead
THE FACT OF THE MATTER BY PAUL HOPKINS I have taken to walking again. Weather permitting, a daily ‘constitutional’ as my late father called it. And that word used in the context of a walk applies to the health benefits of such. I think, perhaps, it was an old Irish expression. And, while I have …
An Taoiseach Simon Harris Visits Shaws Carlow
Shaws was delighted to welcome An Taoiseach Simon Harris and local Councillors to their new look store on Tullow Street on Friday 19th April. An Taoiseach met with John Paul Byrne, Store Manager, and store colleagues including Elaine Doogue who celebrates her 40th year working in their Carlow store. Simon Harris, An Taoiseach says “you’ve …
A short history of Talbot’s Inch
Part 1 The picturesque village of Talbot’s Inch stands on the west bank of the River Nore in the northern suburbs of Kilkenny City. Contemporary accounts described Talbot’s Inch as a ‘garden village’ but it is more accurately described as a model village Talbot’s Inch is a townland in County Kilkenny about one mile north …
John Murphy’s Country Boy to be staged at Thomastown
Fourth Wall Laois Theatre Group’s production of John Murphy’s play “The Country Boy” is a humorous but poignant love story that examines emigration, the impact of dreams on reality, and the challenges of returning home after seeking a better life abroad. That John Murphy didn’t pen a second play is a shame. The Country Boy’ …
