Cork calling as Cats defeat Deise
BY NIALL SHERRY SPORTS EDITOR ALL PIX: DANNY LAHART Semi-final battle set for Pairc Uí Chaoimh Allianz National Hurling Division 1 – Group B Kilkenny 2-21 Waterford 0-21 UPMC Nowlan Park An impressive 6-point win over the Deise, saw Kilkenny claim a semi-final berth in this year’s Allianz National Hurling League. The winning margin didn’t …
Minor crown slips as Galway make final
Wall turns attention to Leinster title Kilkenny 2-3 Galway 0-14 By Martin Quilty Kilkenny will have to wait another while to make it back-to-back All-Ireland titles since the early 2000’s, as Galway defeated the stripey women in last Sunday’s semi-final with a five point victory in Edenderry. It was a repeat of last year’s game …
Climb with Charlie
Charlie Bird and his wife Claire visited Kilkenny last Saturday March 19th to take part in a fundraising walk, organised by Cllr. Joe Malone. The walking group gathered at the Canal Square where musical entertainment was provided at the band stand. The walk began by walking down the canal onto the Bennettsbridge Road to finish …
Authentic portrayal of ‘Kings’ meets former social workers approval
The excessive drinking was a cry for help with many Irish rekindling their love of home through drink, songs and tears By James Treacy Since retiring to south Kilkenny over twelve years ago, my life in the beautiful village of Kilmacow has been one of peace and tranquillity. Having spent over thirty years in the …
St Patrick’s Day showcase at MacDonagh Junction
Huge crowds gathered at MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre to celebrate St Patrick’s Day with families travelling from far and wide to enjoy the festivities last week. DJ Paul Kavanagh kick started the pre parade entertainment before visitors were treated to spectacular performances from young, local talent including singers from Alize’s School of Singing, dancers from …
Acclaimed actor, Stephen Rea hosts Saíocht
– a celebration of music and poetry Renowned actor, Stephen Rea hosts Saíocht, a beautiful evening of music and poetry in St. Canice’s Cathedral on Saturday 9th April 2022. Saíocht features Ireland’s leading poet Gabriel Rosenstock and spoken word artist Felispeaks, together with acclaimed Irish traditional musicians, Louise Mulcahy, Michelle Mulcahy and Neil Martin the …
Call for submissions Kilkenny poetry broadsheet issue 22
Kilkenny County Council Arts Office is delighted to announce their annual call out for submissions for the twenty second issue of the very popular KILKENNY POETRY BROADSHEET. The aim of the publication is to give Kilkenny writers, born or based in Kilkenny City and County, a platform for their work. We are thrilled to have …
The benefits of feeling it will all be OK
BY ANDREW MCDONALD HYPNOTHERAPIST Thinking is both a blessing and a curse. Properly harnessed, wonderful creativity emerges. Allowed to run free, it frets over the uncontrollable, big questions of life. We have the highest intelligence level of all animals. Whether that means we’re the smartest species though is up for debate. Other creatures seem happier …
