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It’s slowly dawning on us – road speed kills
THE FACT OF THE MATTER BY PAUL HOPKINS Irish roads have witnessed an inordinate number of tragedies this summer, to such a degree that Junior Transport Minister Jack Chambers will bring a comprehensive speed-limit review to Cabinet within weeks. The Government hopes this review will make roads safer and reduce deaths and injuries. This year …
Time to cultivate a respect for farmers
AS I SEE IT MARIANNE HERON My efforts at growing things to eat have not been a success this year. In fact, were we to depend on my crops to survive my patch would be declared a famine area. It wasn’t that the fruit and veg didn’t make an effort to grow – they did …
Getting on with – ‘getting on’, that is
FURTHERMORE By Gerry Moran Hi, my name is Gerry, and I am an ‘elderly person’. I don’t want to be an ‘elderly person’ and I don’t like being an ‘elderly person’. But, time marches on, yours truly is ‘getting on’ and so, it’s an ‘elderly person’ I am. Oh, and there are two pieces of …
Peak in demand for up to 150 work spaces at Kilkenny’s 6 rural Connected Hubs and 5 established Business Centres
Quality of life, environmental, social and economic benefits for all as more professionals than ever choose Kilkenny. Demand for Kilkenny’s six rural Connected Hubs and its five established Business Centres has increased as a growing number of professionals are now hot desking while remote working two to three days a week and enjoying a far …
Carlow Little Theatre presents a weekend of one-acts
Carlow Little Theatre Society are delighted to present the world premiere of two exciting new plays, the winner of our 2023 International One-Act Playwriting Competition, ‘Lox and Loaded’ a comedy by US writers William A. Smith and Andrew R. Looney, and our entry to the All-Ireland One Act Festivals 2023, ‘Heiligenstadt’, a drama by Kilkenny …
I was nearly the victim of a cash scam
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR I was off for a few days last week and on one of the days I received a supposed call from Revolut telling me that there was suspicious activity on my account – A total of €76 has been sent to an account in India, but they had reversed it …
Music Generation Kilkenny set to launch an exciting new after-school music hub in South Kilkenny!
(19th September 2023, Kilkenny) — Music enthusiasts and young talents in south Kilkenny are in for a treat as an exceptional after-school music hub is set to launch in October with Music Generation Kilkenny, in partnership with Coláiste Cois Siúire, Mooncoin. The initiative aims to provide a dynamic platform for local youth to immerse themselves …
South Kilkenny Run
BY MICHAEL O’LEARY It’s a big day in Ballyhale this coming Sunday September 24th as The South Kilkenny Run takes place. There should be a very good turnout particularly among families as races take place in three different categories starting from 10am. The 10 Mile Run starts at 10am along with The 10KM Run, while …
Civic Reception honours exceptional athletes Gemma Haire and Margaret Turley for their achievements at the Special Olympics World Games
Photos by Vicky Comerford The Cathaoirleach, Cllr. Michael Doyle, and the Elected Members of Kilkenny County Council, extended Civic Recognition yesterday evening to two exceptional individuals who have brought immense pride to our County through their extraordinary achievements in the world of sport. We celebrated Gemma Haire and Margaret Turley, two athletes who have displayed …
European Mobility Week inspires Kilkenny residents to embrace sustainable transport and Mayor Joe Malone invites all residents to join a cycle for Car-Free Day on Friday, the 22nd of September
European Mobility Week is here, and Kilkenny is joining cities across Europe in a collective effort to take stock of current transport challenges and progress towards sustainable transport choices. Kilkenny residents are encouraged to start with small changes by replacing car journeys with sustainable alternatives, such as walking, cycling, public transport, carpooling or perhaps remote …
