25 New Homes at Legan Grange, Thomastown
Kilkenny County Council are pleased to announce the completion of 25 new homes at Legan Grange & Legan Close, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny. The development was funded by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage under the Housing for All Programme at a construction cost of €6m. Constructed on lands at and at Ladywell/Newtown, Thomastown …
Bah humbug, and curbed Christmas spending
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR Black Friday and CyberMonday are here, and with the Christmas lights appearing in our streets and shops retailers begin to entice us into the Christmas spirit early, yet consumers say they are tightening their belts, with almost two in three planning to cut their Christmas spending this year. This “Bah …
Christmas sale in Bennettsbridge
There will be a Christmas Sale on Sunday 3rd December in the Community Hall Bennettsbridge. This will be the ‘Bridge group’s first Christmas Event and the twelve strong group have been working hard to make it a success. There will be something for all the family including original art at affordable prices, prints of local …
Varied reasons behind fall in corporation tax
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR The recent release of Exchequer figures for the period ending October paints a multi-facet picture of Ireland’s economic landscape. While overall tax revenues have grown, there are concerns about the third consecutive monthly decline in corporation tax receipts. The figures reveal that tax revenues for the first 10 months of …
An unforgettable live experience at Ryans Bar
Ryan’s Gig with Shane Barry and the Silver South Ensemble Waterford-based multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer, Shane Barry, brings his 10-piece band to Ryan’s on Sunday, November 26th at 8pm, to celebrate the release of his debut, solo album ‘Songs from the Silver South’. The album represents a wide range of influences and interests. From ambient …
Keeping an eye on Ireland’s journey
AS I SEE IT MARIANNE HERON Where are we? Where are we going? Are we nearly there? When it comes to how we are progressing on our journey as a society, it seems to me that, in these days of fake news and 50 shades of views on social media, now more than ever we …
The Magnificent Nine:
PART 1 Callan nuns blaze a trail down under BY JOHN FITZGERALD Callan’s Convent of Mercy is best known for its glittering academic achievements. For decades these have equalled and in many cases eclipsed those of many schools in Ireland. Aside from the odd case of a pupil escaping through a skylight or window to …
The New Brass Kings & Rhythm Makers to take to the stage at Yulefest Kilkenny
This year Yulefest Kilkenny are inviting you to revel in the joy of live music. With live music performances, workshops and concerts! Each weekend at Yulefest Kilkenny (from Saturday 25th November), the Yulefest Bandstand, will showcase live music performances covering a range of genres and ages. From local community groups, to rising talent and well-established …
Another double celebration for CRKC!
Community Radio Kilkenny City wins gold again at Community Radio Ireland Awards 2023 Community Radio Kilkenny City (CRKC) was in the winners’ enclosure once again last week. Hot on the heels of its McNamee Award for the Best GAA Related Radio Programme, the station scooped two more gold awards at the recent National Community Radio …
Even I got hooked on Chandler and Friends
THE FACT OF THE MATTER BY PAUL HOPKINS My only daughter when aged about 16 would repeatedly say to me: “Ah, Dad you have to watch Friends. It’s the best thing ever. Even the boys love it.” Knowing, vaguely, it was a comedy about young people hanging out and not doing much else, I figured …
