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What is to be done to mend men like Cathal Crotty
AS I SEE IT BY MARIANNE HERON After soldier Cathal Crotty walked free last month with a suspended sentence for a vicious unprovoked attack on a young woman, (The DPP has launched an appeal). I felt angry and despairing. How after all these years since the slow dawn of equality for women can this kind …
Be diligent: €98.6m. in fraud in Ireland last year
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR Fraud is everywhere. Whether in the day-to-day of life or when we are on holiday we need to be wide awake to the very real risk of losing our hard-earned cash. Last year, a massive €98.6 million was stolen from bank accounts across Ireland. That is a 16% jump from …
Kilkenny Country Music Festival is back
Gowran Park, Kilkenny July 7th, 2024 1-7 PM A great day of fun is to be had with music and dance with some of Ireland’s best Country Singers. The 6th Country Music Festival at Gowran Park is the place to be with state of the art facilities including onsite bars and restaurants, dancing on a …
THE BACKYARD BAND Single Launch
The Backyard Band will launch their new single “You can be a Winner” in Orchard House Bar, Kilkenny on Saturday next June 29th. The Backyard Band is made up of three former members of the Band Tweed- Brendan Ryder, Vocals/ Guitar, Dave Hallissey, Sax, Harmonica, Vocals, and Gay Brazel, Guitar & Vocals. Tweed were one of …
Stress – The Long Game
Some things that we know are linked to healthier stress in the long run By Paul Bolger. Chartered Physiotherapist at Nano Physiotherapy, Kilkenny (www.nanophysio.ie). Last week we looked at “quick fixes” for when stress becomes a little bit too much. But we can’t just rely on emergency options. In the long run we know there are …
Health Benefits of Lavender
BY CLAIR WHITTY I was sitting in my garden, on one of the rare fine evenings, when the vibrant colours of a Lavender plant caught my eye. I love the deep purple/violet colour, and if you rub the flowers between your fingers and hold them to your nose, you will be treated to the wonderful …
Eimear’s novel attracts wonderful crowd as Kitty’s War is launched
By Kilkenny Observer Reporter Photos by Pat Shortall The wonderful O’Loughlin Gaels pavilion was the venue for the launch of a new book last week. Kitty’s War is the second book by Eimear Lawlor having first published ‘Dublin’s Girl’ in 2021 during lockdown. The novel is set in 1941 in Ballyfoyle, Kilkenny, and The Curragh …
Kilkenny Shines Bright Again: Cleaner than European Norms!
Kilkenny has once again demonstrated its commitment to cleanliness and environmental awareness and sustainability, ranking 4th out of 40 towns and cities surveyed in the latest IBAL (Irish Business Against Litter) report. This outstanding achievement is a testament to the collaborative efforts of Kilkenny County Council’s City Area Office, members of the local community, Keep …
A journey that embraces beauty, passion, and dedication
“The Open Gardens of Ireland takes you on an enchanting journey through Ireland’s finest gardens.” Those were the words of broadcaster, culinary arts lecturer and TV chef, Edward Hayden when he officially launched the new book by Shirley Lanigan in Rothe House on Tuesday night. “This book is more than just a guide; it is …
Valentines night in June, as Lake Productions introduce Shirley
Text: Gerry Cody Photos Pat Shortall One of the most relaxed and entertaining theatre launches took place last week in the wonderful surroundings of Billy Byrne’s pub on John Street. Over forty years ago during the halcyon days of my youth I frequented Billy Byrne’s, on a regular basis. At that time the pub was …
