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Davis wins fifth international competition
Carlow Little Theatre Society were delighted to announce the winners of their fifth annual International One-Act Playwriting Competition earlier this month, which once again attracted a large number of submissions from Ireland and all around the world. After yet another extremely close contest this year, their independent adjudicators declared the winning results in the following …
How Graiguenamanagh is a vibrant town
Written by Michael Doyle Graiguenamanagh is a town in County Kilkenny situated 30 minutes from Kilkenny City, near the River Barrow at the foot of Brandon Hill. It has a population of over 1,500 and is considered to be one of the most beautiful areas in the southeast of Ireland. Graiguenamanagh is home to the …
To be one’s self in society: I am who I am
THE LAST WORD By Pat Coughlan Making the decision to be true to oneself in a society that often favours sameness requires bravery, especially for immigrants to a new country. Valuing individuality involves remaining genuine, seeing this as a strength, and finding ways to demonstrate authenticity in a new environment. For instance, an immigrant artist …
Daylight robbery … and the time bandit!
FURTHERMORE By Gerry Moran ‘Spring forward. Fall back’. I have to remember that to remind me whether the clocks go forward or back on Sunday, March 30. It’s Spring, so the clocks definitely go forward. Which means, quite simply – that we are being robbed! Robbed of 3,600 seconds, in short, robbed of an hour …
Retirement not just about financial survival
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR As Ireland’s population ages, many retiring are facing the challenges of growing old alone. While some thrive in their independence, many often face financial concerns, healthcare issues, and the risk of social isolation. According to the Central Statistics Office (CSO), the number of people aged 65 and over living alone …
Putting homes and heart back on high streets
AS I SEE IT BY MARIANNE HERON Gazing upwards as I walk down my local high street I am looking, not at the sky, but at the first and second floors above the shop fronts. Some house offices, a few are apartments but many wear a general air of neglect. Piles of boxes and torn …
Kilkenny comes alive over St. Patrick’s Weekend
Photos by Liam Murphy Kilkenny came alive over the bank holiday weekend as the St. Patrick’s Festival Kilkenny 2025 took over the City. Over 40,000 people took their vantage points along the medieval streets of Kilkenny to observe a vibrant procession of colour and local legends. A new Parade route was introduced this year to account for the festival’s growing popularity; the …
LEO KILKENNY SUPPORTS SHOWCASE OFFERS SUPPORTS TO START UP BUSINESSES
Photo by Vicky Comerford Kilkenny County Council, through its Local Enterprise Office, staged an extensive seminar showcasing the supports and funding opportunities for start-up businesses in Kilkenny, at Hotel Kilkenny on Tuesday 4th March from 9:30am -12 noon as part of Local Enterprise Week 2025. The event was specifically designed to help entrepreneurs and start-up businesses …
Minding Your Mind
BY CLAIR WHITTY Whole health– what is that exactly? Well, it’s a balance of physical, mental and spiritual health… but how are they linked and why do they matter? Let’s dive in. If your physical health isn’t at an optimal level, this can affect your mental health and vice versa. Whether it’s that your energy …
Seventh Heaven in the Hearse Room
BY JOHN FITZGERALD Fennelly’s of Callan is renowned as a creative hub. It lived up to that image again over St Patrick’s Weekend with an Open Mic that showcased a broad spectrum of talent and artistry. The event was hosted in a part of Fennelly’s (a former pub and undertakers’) that once served as the Hearse Room: Funerals departed from it for …
