Pensions: why no one size fits all
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR In years past retirement meant one thing – handing over your pension pot to an insurance company in exchange for an annuity which is a guaranteed income for the rest of your life. That changed in the 1990s with the arrival of Approved Retirement Funds (ARFs), and today retirees face …
How the BBC betrayed Princess Diana
AS I SEE IT BY MARIANNE HERON Ingrid Bergman once said: “Getting old is like climbing a mountain; you get a little out of breath, but the view is much better.” The star of Casablanca died in 1982 at the age of 67, relatively young by today’s standards. Today we – the fortunate ones, that …
Let’s Celebrate Natural Beauty Not Cosmetics for Kids!
CHOICES SHAPE YOUR FUTURE By Judith Ashton Great… just in time for Christmas! Make up for kids as young are 4. Another gullible market to exploit!! Do kids need make up? Definitely not. Why are companies creating it? Profits of course. This is such an uncomfortable issue with many ramifications for mind, body and spirit. …
O’LOUGHLIN GAELS HISTORY LAUNCH
Tuesday night, 16th December promises to be a big night for O’Loughlin Gaels as the club launches its history “Under One Banner”. Written by the club’s PRO, Conor Denieffe, the book tells the story of O’Loughlin Gaels Club from its formation in 1969 to the present day, 2025. It details the many games, the scores, …
CALLUM CLAIMS CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP
Graignamanagh’s Callum Barron (19), representing Kilkenny City Harriers, delivered an outstanding performance to claim the national title in the Novice Men’s 6000m at the Cross Country Championships in Abbotstown, Dublin. Battling a demanding and mud-soaked course, Barron faced an added setback when he lost one of his running spikes mid-race. Despite the difficulty, he maintained …
Made in Kilkenny Opens 16th Annual Christmas Pop-Up Shop in New Location on The Parade
Made in Kilkenny is delighted to announce the opening of its 16th annual Christmas Pop-Up Shop, taking place this year in a brand-new location — the former KBC Bank building on The Parade, right in the heart of Kilkenny city. The shop will open daily from Saturday, 29th November until Christmas Eve, from 10am to …
The 17-year-old living inside this old man
THE FACT OF THE MATTER BY PAUL HOPKINS Ingrid Bergman once said: “Getting old is like climbing a mountain; you get a little out of breath, but the view is much better.” The star of Casablanca died in 1982 at the age of 67, relatively young by today’s standards. Today we – the fortunate ones, …
New shows added to Immersive Christmas experience in Kilkenny
Starlight by Luxmuralis extends festive ‘Son et Lumiere’ New shows have been added to the immersive Christmas experience, Starlight by Luxmurialis, making its Irish debut at St Canice’s Cathedral this December. The 35-minute 360° experience brings audiences on an immersive celestial journey through a series of light, sound, and fine-art projections, culminating in a powerful retelling of …
GRAIGUENAMANAGH’S OPENING DAY
The opening of the Graiguenamanagh GAA clubhouse extension and new gym marked an important milestone not only for the club, but for the wider community that has supported it for generations. On an otherwise dull day, players young and old, club volunteers, local families, and invited guests gathered to celebrate a development that reflects years …
Kilkenny County Council Arts Act Grants and Residency Bursary Announced
Kilkenny County Council Arts Office is delighted to announce their annual call out for applications for the Arts Act Grants and Residency Award Bursaries for 2026. Deadline for all awards is Monday 26th January 2026 at 4pm. For queries please contact the Arts Office at 0567794547 or email deirdre.southey@kilkennycoco.ie Arts Act Grants 2026 The 2003 Arts Act …
