On Valentine’s, remembering my first kiss
FURTHERMORE By Gerry Moran To tell of my first kiss is to tell of miracles, devotion to our Blessed Lady and the advent of The Top 10 on Radio Eireann. It was the early Sixties and I was all of 12. A group of us boys were huddled together in an old, galvanised shed in …
Blending the old with the new makes cents
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR Last week, we explored gold’s enduring appeal as the world’s oldest safe-haven asset. From ancient Egypt’s ‘Flesh Of The Gods’ to its modern role in diversified portfolios, gold has shone through crises, hitting record highs around €4,200 – €4,300 an ounce amid geopolitical tensions, inflation fears, and central bank buying. …
Mayor’s reception for Kilkenny Special Olympics Club
Kilkenny athletes selected to represent Team Leinster across a variety of sports were honoured by Mayor of Kilkenny Cllr John Coonan at County Hall last Wednesday 21st of January. The athletes were all presented with Mayoral Certificates by the Mayor and the cheering and whoops of joy as each athlete received their Certificate could be heard …
Kilkenny County Council’s Fire Service Unveils Ireland’s First Electric Fire Appliance Designed for Medieval City Response
Kilkenny County Council’s Fire Service has introduced Ireland’s first purpose-built electric fire appliance, a compact two‑seater vehicle designed specifically to access the narrow streets, laneways and other restricted areas that define Kilkenny’s medieval city centre. Built on the ALKE ATX 340EH electric chassis supplied by Suirway Carrick-on-Suir Co. Tipperary and fitted out by High Precision …
Trust your eyes not other’s lies
CHOICES SHAPE YOUR FUTURE By Judith Ashton “I promise to tell The Truth and nothing but The Truth…” This oath been used for centuries in legal situations and means that the person has lawfully sworn to tell the truth. Once sworn, any mistruths are regarded as perjury, a serious crime with significant penalties, including prison …
DÚCHAS HERITAGE SOCIETY
A Memorial Lecture in a series dedicated to the late Walter Walsh, a valued member of Tullaherin Dúchas Society will be held in Thomastown Concert Hall on Friday 6th February at 7.30pm. Treasa Wemyss will speak on the History of Thomastown Workhouse and, in particular the Women of Thomastown Workhouse. All are welcome. Hosted by …
The Brat Bríde Project
The Brat Bríde Project in partnership with Butler Gallery celebrated Brigid the Goddess, the saint and the woman with a host of cultural and craft activities last weekend. Cllr Maria Dollard opened the Brat Bríde Exhibition – Raising the Divine Feminine, with a display of goddess inspired prayer flags and 3 bespoke Brigid’s cloaks in …
FAME
This year’s Transition Year musical production by Loreto Kilkenny & CBC Kilkenny has been an amazing success and a life changing experience for the cast and crew. With 5 Sell out shows in the Watergate Theatre audiences & students alike went home each evening buzzing with excitement. It was a phenomenal effort from the cast …
St. Mary’s of Callan: A restored gateway to the past
By John Fitzgerald Part of a County Kilkenny town’s heritage might have been lost forever but a timely intervention. St Mary’s Church, a 13th century Gothic style building in Green Street, Callan, is a major national monument in the town and among the most notable of its kind in Ireland. It dates to about the …
Natural digestive support
BY CLAIR WHITTY A healthy gut is one of the most important parts of our health that we need to look after. Thankfully it is now widely recognised as the foundation of good health. And is something that I am very happy to see being talked about. There are many things that can impact on …
