Theatre production celebrates immense contribution of Lady Ellen Cuffe
On February 4, The Barnstorm venue at The Home Rule Club on John’s Quay will play host to a theatre production detailing the contribution made by Lady Ellen Cuffe to the city of Kilkenny. Miss Ellen Bischoffsheim was the eldest daughter of a London Jewish banker and her marriage to William, the fourth Earl of …
Kilkenny Cats are front and centre weaving tales and presenting legends this St. Patrick’s Day weekend
“St. Patrick’s Festival Kilkenny 2024 is shaping up to be our biggest St. Patrick’s Festival ever!” according to Festival Director Marian Flannery. The annual St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, which has now spread to a multi-day event, will take over Kilkenny city from 15th – 18th March 2024. Building on the success of the last few years the …
Refugees: we may need an ‘Ireland full-up’ sign
THE FACT OF THE MATTER BY PAUL HOPKINS As I write, protesters are still outside a hotel in Co Tipperary demonstrating against plans to house international protection applicants. The Department of Integration said 160 beds – some now occupied – were being provided in Racket Hall, in Roscrea, the town’s only hotel. Most residents claim …
Cats welcome Yellowbellies for league opener
Lyng seeking hom e comforts & Walsh Cup revenge BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR PREVIEW Allianz National Hurling League • UPMC Nowlan Park, • Sunday 4th February Kilkenny vs Wexford The 2024 Allianz National Hurling League gets underway for Kilkenny on Sunday, with Walsh Cup winners Wexford first up for Derek Lyng’s side at UPMC …
The Posture Myth
A chartered physiotherapist’s take on a misunderstood topic By Paul Bolger. Chartered Physiotherapist. We have had it wrong this whole time. Posture is not that important for back health. Yes, it’s a good idea to sit tall with your shoulders back at a job interview, and sometimes brief changes in posture can give temporary relief from pain. But for long-term back health, focusing on posture is …
What the rules are governing a carer pension
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR Last week we looked at some of the changes coming down the line for the State pension (contributory). This week we look at the pension for caregivers. A Pensions Commission was established in November 2020 to examine the sustainability of the State pension system and the Social Insurance Fund, comprised …
GENEROUS DONATION TO THE KEVIN BELL TRUST IN MEMORY OF JAMES BARRY
Tullahought Gun Club held a successful Wild Game Night in Power’s Pub Tullahought on Saturday 27th January. A generous donation was made to the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust in memory of James Barry, Kilmoganny by the Tullahought Gun Club. James’s family would like to thank them for choosing this charity and are delighted to present the …
Transforming those old houses into new homes
AS I SEE IT MARIANNE HERON That term ‘property porn’, was new to me until it came up prior to the launch of TV architect Dermot Bannon’s new series of Room To Improve where he helps transform humdrum homes. Bannon admitted that he might be to blame for people feeling inadequate when they didn’t have …
UCD Presents Commemorative Letterpress Book to Kilkenny County Library Service
County Librarian Josephine Coyne was presented with a special limited edition book of commemorative poetry by Dr. Catherine Wilsdon on behalf of UCD Library. Grief’s Broken Brow is a letterpress book containing poetry and art inspired by archival material from the War of Independence and the Civil War. Kilkenny poets got involved in the project over the …
At last, some good news for future pensioners
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR In a recent landmark announcement, the Government has revealed a series of significant changes to the State Pension (Contributory), promising flexibility and improved benefits for those aged 66 and above. The most striking development is the decision to maintain the State Pension Age at 66, contrary to recommendations from the …
