Kilkenny County Council seminar calls for more women to run for local politics
*Kilkenny Women & Local Politics event marks International Women’s Day* Confidence and candidate selection are still some of the barriers for women in politics, but the pace of change is moving in the right direction- that’s according to Cllr Mary Hilda Cavanagh, the country’s longest serving continuously elected female County Councillor. Cllr. Cavanagh who celebrates …
Caught in a Time Warp
The Battle of the Clocks PART ONE BY JOHN FITZGERALD Putting the clocks back or forward by an hour as required is something we take for granted nowadays. But this has not always been the case. In 1956, one town in Ireland was convulsed by a bitter and prolonged dispute about whether clocks should go …
A TRIBUTE TO THE MUSIC OF THE LATE SHANE MACGOWAN
Thursday 14th March At 8pm, a group of local musicians will be playing the many songs / poems of the late great Shane MacGowan. This collective (under the baton of Cathal McFarlane) are eager to keep the memory of one of Ireland’s greatest songwriters alive. Expect all the craic and energy of a POGUE’S gig …
Covid Peer Support volunteers may change the game nationally for people in recovery
A collaboration between the South East HSE, DSP, and a Kilkenny Family Resource Centre, designed to better support people with addictions may be about to change the way we think about supporting people in drug and alcohol recovery in Ireland. Minister Hildagarde Naughton launched the findings of research by the South East Technical University (SETU) …
And the Oscar for Best for this year goes to…
FURTHERMORE By Gerry Moran It’s that time of year again, folks, Oscar Time. And I genuinely believe it’s only a matter of time before one arrives here in Kilkenny! By no means wishful thinking. Let’s start with our own Cartoon Saloon, nominated a phenomenal five times for an award. FIVE TIMES! An amazing achievement. And …
The clarity of Joe Murray playing Da
PM O’Sullivan Photos of Joe murray as Da character by Ken McGuire Joe Murray is coming down the stairs in St Kieran’s College. The year? Early 1980, best of his recollection. That young man? A Kilkenny native, working in Smithwick’s Brewery., one taking his first plunge in local drama. “It was a farce,” Murray clarifies. …
Cusack calling!
Top two clash in Ennis as Cats seek Banner victory BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR Allianz National Hurling League Clare vs Kilkenny Cusack Park, Sunday, 1:30pm Kilkenny make the journey to Ennis on Sunday for a mouthwatering clash with Clare in round four of this season’s Allianz National Hurling League knowing that their unbeaten status …
Kilkenny Tradfest 2024: The Countdown is on
With only a week to go until this year’s Kilkenny Tradfest, excitement is building in the Marble City for what is set to be the festival’s best line-up yet! Featuring over 90 free gigs on the Bulmers Music Trail, 14 Headline Concerts in the finest venues our city has to offer, and traditional music workshops …
Boost Your Energy Levels with Revive Active
BY CLAIR WHITTY It is difficult to believe that we are now in March, time is flying by. Normally at this time of year most of you would be getting your energy back and feeling more energised but that is not what I am hearing. Many of you are struggling with energy levels after a …
Tickets selling fast for St. Patrick’s Festivities!
Prepare to be entertained at this year’s St. Patrick’s Festival Kilkenny! March 15th– 18th. From thrilling pyro displays, blending fire art and drumming, to the enchanting Kilkenny Tales & Legends Walking Tour and a range of unique family-centric circus acts, plus an electrifying fireworks display viewed from the grounds of Kilkenny’s majestic castle, this year’s …
