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Harris and Walz show they can do better
THE FACT OF THE MATTER BY PAUL HOPKINS By any standard, Donald Trump and the Republican convention to nominate him as candidate for president failed. In matters of foreign policy, his MAGA show depicted every problem in the world as easily bent to his alleged “strength”, as contrasted with the putative weakness of Joe Biden. …
Duiske Players Drama Group to Stage Steel Magnolias
The well respected and much loved Duiske Players Drama Group are currently in rehearsals for this year’s production of Robert Harling’s “Steel Magnolias”, which takes place on Thursday-Saturday, September 5th-7th under the capable direction of group stalwart Peter Prendergast. Last year Peter directed the groups box office hit production of the much loved comedy “Drinking …
On Sunday the 25th of August, Tullaroan Camogie Club hosted the Trish Maher Memorial Tournament for U13 camogie teams
There were eight teams of 17 girls per team who lined out for this competitive U13 camogie tournament at the GAA grounds, Tullaroan. Tullaroan Callan St Brigid’s, Ballycallan St. Anne’s (Johnstown/Galmoy/Crosspatrick) Lisdowney Mooncoin Danesfort Urlingford A tough battle was fought by all teams to the bitter end. Catherine, Tom and the Maher family would like …
RÁS NA MBAN 2024
BY MICHAEL O’LEARY Photo Credit:- Vicky Comerford Next week will see the return of one of the highlights of the year in Kilkenny, The Rás na mBan. The Rás na mBan begins next Wednesday 4th September, before concluding outside Kilkenny Castle on Sunday week 8th September. The race began in 2006, and it was moved to …
Community bonds strengthened as Butts Young Leaders host chill and grill
It was the final Saturday of the Kilkenny Arts festival. The city was alive with arts in all shapes and sizes. St John’s priory entertained with Mari Samuelson on violin with Julien Quentin on piano. Fictions picture company were preparing to light up the castle later that evening. Meanwhile the Kilkenny alternative art festival (AKA) …
Re-Turn deposit: making polluters pay, or rewarding them?
THE LAST WORD By Pat Coughlan The Re-Turn deposit return scheme has been making waves in Ireland, aiming to tackle the ever-growing issue of waste. The idea is simple: you pay a small deposit when you buy a drink, and you get it back when you return the empty container. Sounds straightforward, right? But as …
ILLUSTRATED TALK ON STAINED GLASS WINDOWS
“Tears of joy”; “ What a generous welcome we got on arrival”; “ The sun came out on such a happy occasion”; “What a feast for the eyes and ears”; “Congratulations on this afternoon’s presentation and the booklet is a lovely keepsake”; “George Sherwood would have been so proud”; “ My late good friend George …
THE BLACK ABBEY
BY JOHN FITZGERALD (PART TWO) A TREASURE TO BEHOLD Continuing the story of this treasure of Kilkenny’s heritage… By 1776, the Black Abbey’s status as a church had been almost forgotten. The building was in a dilapidated state. Its roof had fallen in, part of the nave had disappeared, and the church pillars were buried …
Rights for the sisterhood: are we nearly there?
AS I SEE IT BY MARIANNE HERON Just the other week we said ‘Goodnight Sister’ to Nell McCafferty, journalist and founding member of the Irish Women’s Liberation movement. While she may be gone, she was unforgettably unique and scores of illuminating memories and tributes to her have shot across the media like August meteor showers. …
Counting up the soaring cost of an education
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR It’s upon us once again, the new academic year, with many families struggling with the considerable burden of educating their children. According to Zurich’s annual Cost of Education survey, the costs associated with primary, secondary, and third-level education in Ireland continue to rise, placing a substantial strain on family resources. …
