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LIS allocation to upgrade rural laneways
Kilkenny County Council has been allocated a total of €1,304,899 as part of the Governments LIS allocation to upgrade rural laneways according to local Councillor Andrew McGuinness. The funding was announced last Tuesday morning by Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, as part of a €40 million package for local authorities throughout the …
Body Fat & Inflammation
How body fat influences inflammation By Paul Bolger. Chartered Physiotherapist at Nano Physiotherapy, Kilkenny (www.nanophysio.ie). Fat is amazing – it is vital for life. It is an energy reserve. A camel’s hump is not full of water, it is a nutritious store of fat – how do you think they survive long periods without food in …
High Street resurfacing works to begin incorporating the introduction of a contraflow cycle lane on High Street
Kilkenny City, Ireland – April 19, 2024 – Since the implementation of COVID-19 measures in Kilkenny City, cyclists have been unable to cycle on High Street from Parliament Street towards The Parade. A motion, passed by Councillors in November 2023, approved the introduction of a contraflow cycle lane to reinstate this link for cyclists. The …
TOP OF THEIR GAME
Berkeley Wolves Under 15 Boys Basketball Team Wins the South East Top 4 Finals The Berkeley Wolves Under 15 Boys Basketball team won the South East top 4 play offs over the weekend. The Berkeley Boys played againts the Wexford Basketball Club in the semi final and as predicted this game was a nail biter …
Cats maul poor Saffrons as subs shine in Leinster opener!
Galway next up for Lyng’s men BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR SPORTSEDITOR@KILKENNYOBSERVER.IE LEINSTER GAA HURLING SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP Round 1, UPMC Nowlan Park Kilkenny 5-30 Antrim 0-13 The Cats went goal crazy in their round 1 provincial clash with Antrim, hitting five majors in a game that was done and by halftime. While TJ ruled in …
Natural Hay Fever Remedies
BY CLAIR WHITTY It’s that time of year again which those of you who suffer from hay fever dread. I know it’s a little early, but did you know that by starting early you may help reduce the impact that pollen has on your immune system and the histamine response? Which means your symptoms may …
AMBUSH ON FRIARY STREET
PART 5 BY JOHN FITZGERALD Concluding the Story of that memorable day on Friary Street in 1921… If you missed the previous parts you can read these on the our website… Phil Dillon, who was in the bottling store yard off Friary Street with the horse and trap that was to convey the weapons, realised …
High speed broadband for Castlecomer, Clogh, Moneenroe and surrounding areas
The National Broadband Plan (NBP) aims to ensure that every Home, Farm and Business in Ireland, regardless of how remote or rural has access to high-speed broadband. The Castlecomer, Clogh, Moneenroe and surrounding areas are currently Network_Build_In Progress with regards to the National Broadband Plan. The date anticipated for connection for these areas is between …
LIMESTONE LAD
BY MICHAEL O’LEARY Limestone Lad died over the Easter Bank Holiday Weekend just four days short of his 32nd birthday, and he was a horse who’s popularity captured the public as his front running style made him a firm favorite. Owned, trained and bred by James Bowe in Gathabawn, Limestone Lad was placed in 54 …
New Mayfair City Library Officially Opened
Kilkenny welcomed Minister Heather Humphreys today to officially open the new Mayfair City Library. This facility, previously home to the Mayfair Ballroom, has been transformed into a major public facility with more than 1,800 square metres of community library space available over two floors. The project was funded by Minister Humphrey’s Department of Rural and …
