Night of Nostalgia at James Stephens GAA Club
By Nickey Brennan There was a big attendance at the James Stephens GAA Club Reunion function on Sat. 2nd Dec. at their Larchfield Club House where a number of Hurling, Gaelic Football and Camogie teams were honoured for their county championship victories over a number of years. Guests of honour on the night were Phil …
Kings of Leinster!
Hogan’s heroes dig deep to see off Na Fianna BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR REVIEW Leinster GAA AIB Senior Club Hurling Championship Final Páirc an Chrócaigh, Saturday 2nd December O’Loughlin Gaels 0-22 Na Fianna 1-18 Sixty minutes showing on the clock, the sides are level in Croke Park. The Kilkenny champions are awarded a free …
Time to have a conversation about consent
AS I SEE IT MARIANNE HERON Judgemental attitudes to unmarried mothers are at the heart of the Gaiety Theatre’s adaptation of Brinsley MacNamara’s novel ‘The Valley Of The Squinting Windows’ brilliantly staged earlier this month. When published in 1918 the book caused outrage and it was publicly burned. Times have certainly changed, I thought after …
Asha shines in Ashbourne!
‘Boro Croker bound to face three-in-a-row chasing Sarsfields BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR REVIEW AIB All-Ireland Senior Club Camogie Semi-Final Dicksboro 2-13 Loughgiel Shamrocks 1-10 A two-goal salvo from Asha McHardy coupled with a seven-point haul from County star Aoife Prendergast ensured that the first time Leinster Champions would contest this year’s All-Ireland senior final, …
Life cover breakthrough for cancer survivors
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR For many it is unfair that having had cancer and survived you still can’t access life cover, even Mortgage Protection cover even though you have had the ‘all clear’ for years. This adds extra stress on the whole process of trying to get a mortgage to buy a home. Well, …
Yulefest Kilkenny hosts a range of family events from Christmas markets, Santa truck, outdoor movie and jingle bell rockout
Following its hugely successful launch last weekend, Yulefest Kilkenny has a range of events for the whole family this December. From Christmas markets to Santa experiences to live music, festive fun is on the agenda in Kilkenny in the run up to Christmas. Yulefest Christmas Markets The Yulefest Christmas market is magically set against the …
Yulefest in Ballyragget
Ballyragget Yulefest got underway last weekend. On Friday evening, florist Lynda Jackman from Petals’N Blooms Thomastown, held a Wreath Making Workshop in the Community Hall. This two hour workshop resulted in some fabulous creations on the night and the Christmas themed refreshments from Mary’s Kitchen were enjoyed. On Saturday our annual Christmas market took place …
Our oldest hotel and lots of room at the inns
FURTHERMORE By Gerry Moran My heartiest congratulations to Jim Brennan of the Club House Hotel on being awarded the President’s Award at the recent Chamber of Commerce Business Awards ceremony in Lyrath. Jim has been running the Club House for the last 46 years and is most certainly deserving of the honour. The Club House …
Singing in a Winter wonderland with Music Generation Kilkenny
Music Generation Kilkenny is gearing up for a very musical Christmas. Children and young people involved in our music programmes are busy preparing for two special performances in the lead up to Christmas. On the 15th of December at 6:30 pm 200 children from CBS primary, De La Salle Primary, St. John of God primary …
A fantastic day at Natural Health Store
Photos: Amanda Burke Natural Health Store, Market Cross celebrated 5 years in business on Friday 1st December. And what a fantastic birthday party we had. Thank you to everyone who came in to say hello, it was lovely to see you on the day. We would not be here without your support. Thanks to Mick …
