Great sport at Town Hall
By Gerry Cody: Photos jbs It has been quite the run for Community Radio Kilkenny City over the last few weeks. At the recent National Community Radio Awards, hosted by Community Radio Ireland (CRAOL), the Hebron Road based radio station scooped two gold awards. Following hot on the heels of the stations McNamee Award for …
Kilkenny’s deadly years
Murders, trials and executions in Kilkenny 1823-1923 A recent discussion on an RTE panel show discussed crime in Ireland .The panel was made up of social workers, a prison Governor, a clergyman and a representative from the Garda association. It seemed that all accepted that crime was rising year in year out. And, added one …
The perfect gifts
BY CLAIR WHITTY It’s that time of year again, doesn’t it come around so fast? Are you keeping an eye out for stocking fillers or interesting gifts to share with a loved one, a friend or secret santa? Here are some gift ideas. Essential Oils, incense sticks, and oil burners, body and facecare gift sets …
Wanted: an RTÉ to be proud of in future
AS I SEE IT MARIANNE HERON After months of rows over undisclosed payments to Ryan Tubridy and inquisitions of RTÉ executives by the Dail Media Committee, which probably broke viewership records, a plan to save our cash-strapped public service broadcaster emerged last week. But what is public service broadcasting and why do we need it, …
Celebrate with Natural Health Store – 5th birthday
Friday, December 1st Photos: Jack Moore Founded by a close-knit family of four siblings, Natural Health Store represents their shared commitment to promoting healthier living. This venture blossomed following a challenging period when one sibling faced redundancy, inspiring them to embark on this rewarding journey. Their first store opened in Wexford in December 2013, and …
Kilkenny County Council demonstrates leadership on climate action
Kilkenny County Council is inviting the public to give their views on the Draft Kilkenny County Council Climate Action Plan. This Plan outlines the actions that Kilkenny County Council will take over the next five years to address climate action. The Plan sets out the measures that Kilkenny County Council will take across its own …
Group celebrates 600th “Heritage Walk” with another blast from the past…
BY JOHN FITZGERALD The Kilkenny Heritage Walkers marked their 600th outing last Saturday. The big occasion coincided with a tour of the site of the former city jail from which IRA volunteers staged a daring breakout in 1921. Mayor Joe Malone addressed the walkers in the lush surrounds of Castle Garden before the dedicated men …
48 Acts-a guide to happiness and contentment
Kilkennyman Paddy Rafter is well known as a singer and a member of the wonderful Rafter singing and musical family. He is also former college lecturer, academy director and racehorse trainer. A husband and father, Paddy has sung many times not only in Kilkenny and Ireland, but all over the world. Now Paddy Rafter launches …
MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre host Christmas markets for Local Enterprising students
The Local Enterprise Office is delighted to announce that students from secondary schools all across Kilkenny will be participating in Student Enterprise Programme Christmas Markets at MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre over the coming weeks. Student Markets will run from 12 noon on Thursday 30th November, Thursday 7th & 14th December and on Thursday 18th Jan. …
“Good choice, bad choice, my choice”
– Adult Safeguarding Conference for South East held in Kilkenny To coincide with Adult Safeguarding Day on the 10th November 2023, the HSE Safeguarding Committee in the South East, the ALONE organisation and the School of Applied Social Studies in University College Cork hosted a conference entitled “Good Choice, Bad Choice, My Choice – Practice …
