Thomastown festival hits all the right notes
Photos jbsphotoskilkenny There was wonderful art on display around Thomastown, thanks to the excellent work of ‘Thomastown Creative Arts Festival (TCAF). It was also good to note a production of The Quiet Land by Lake Productions over a two night period. ( review to follow) The festival was formally opened by Senator Malcolm Noonan in …
Happiness abounds, as Art brings joy and colour to Kilkenny
Photos: jbsphotoskilkenny At the time of the opening of the Kilkenny Arts Festival, I sat in the majestic gardens of Rothe House, and was treated to some beautiful music complements of Lucia Mac Partlin and Maria Ryan. This event was one of many performances under the umbrella of the ever-popular ‘Secret Garden Music Series’. The …
Getting yourself ready for Budget Day
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR Budget Day is set for Tuesday, October 6. That gives us roughly seven weeks to get our own finances in order before the minister stands up in the Dáil. The Government has already indicated that this is likely to be a tighter Budget than we’ve seen in recent years. Around …
Finding joy in the creative process
CHOICES SHAPE YOUR FUTURE By Judith Ashton Last week, Kilkenny and its surroundings overflowed with creativity during Arts Week. There was so much to see and do, with creative energy flowing in every direction. It is a wonderful annual event for both artists and the public, and it is deeply inspiring to see so many …
Why lads need lessons about equality
AS I SEE IT BY MARIANNE HERON The latest plans to promote gender equality have been greeted with derision and had fun made of them. A bit unfortunate, but they have come across like a well-intentioned but misguided auntie giving out unasked-for advice and furthermore barking – or rather advising – up the wrong tree. …
iPad the launchpad to future education
THE FACT OF THE MATTER BY PAUL HOPKINS The human rights activist Malcolm X said: “Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.” Former Minister for Education Ruairi Quinn, speaking back in the mid-Noughties, said: “The education system will have changed enormously in the next 20 …
Thomastown maintain winning run
Thomastown 1-20; Glenmore 0-14. John Power at Mullinavat GAA Grounds Thomastown recorded their third successive victory in the St Canice’s Credit Union Senior Hurling League when they proved too strong for Glenmore in sunny Mullinavat on Saturday afternoon last. The Thomastown men produced a polished performance to run out seven-point winners, although the final margin …
Windgap break losing streak
Report Jimmy Walsh. Pictures by Matthew O’Shea This third round, JJ Kavanagh and Sons Premier Junior Hurling League game between Windgap and the Fenians was played on excellent sward conditions at St. Johns Park, on Sunday afternoon, had historic and nostalgic significance, as well as a search for both sides to break a losing run …
Mooncoin march into Roinn D Final
Countrystyle Foods Kilkenny Junior D Hurling Championship Semi Final. Mooncoin 3-14; Rower Inistioge 0-12. John Power at Mooncoin GAA Grounds With an impressive second-half display, Mooncoin booked their place in the 2026 Country Style Foods Junior D Hurling final following an 11-point victory over Rower Inistioge at Mooncoin on a pleasant Sunday evening. This was …
Graigue Ballycallan stage superb comeback
Graigue Ballycallan 2-25 (31); Mulllinavat 3-16 (25). John Power at Thomastown GAA Grounds. Graigue Ballycallan remain unbeaten at the top end of Section A of the St Canice’s Credit Union Kilkenny Senior Hurling League following a thrilling five-point victory over Mullinavat at Thomastown on Sunday last. It was a victory which further underlined the progress …
