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Climb with Charlie
Charlie Bird and his wife Claire visited Kilkenny last Saturday March 19th to take part in a fundraising walk, organised by Cllr. Joe Malone. The walking group gathered at the Canal Square where musical entertainment was provided at the band stand. The walk began by walking down the canal onto the Bennettsbridge Road to finish …
Authentic portrayal of ‘Kings’ meets former social workers approval
The excessive drinking was a cry for help with many Irish rekindling their love of home through drink, songs and tears By James Treacy Since retiring to south Kilkenny over twelve years ago, my life in the beautiful village of Kilmacow has been one of peace and tranquillity. Having spent over thirty years in the …
St Patrick’s Day showcase at MacDonagh Junction
Huge crowds gathered at MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre to celebrate St Patrick’s Day with families travelling from far and wide to enjoy the festivities last week. DJ Paul Kavanagh kick started the pre parade entertainment before visitors were treated to spectacular performances from young, local talent including singers from Alize’s School of Singing, dancers from …
Acclaimed actor, Stephen Rea hosts Saíocht
– a celebration of music and poetry Renowned actor, Stephen Rea hosts Saíocht, a beautiful evening of music and poetry in St. Canice’s Cathedral on Saturday 9th April 2022. Saíocht features Ireland’s leading poet Gabriel Rosenstock and spoken word artist Felispeaks, together with acclaimed Irish traditional musicians, Louise Mulcahy, Michelle Mulcahy and Neil Martin the …
Call for submissions Kilkenny poetry broadsheet issue 22
Kilkenny County Council Arts Office is delighted to announce their annual call out for submissions for the twenty second issue of the very popular KILKENNY POETRY BROADSHEET. The aim of the publication is to give Kilkenny writers, born or based in Kilkenny City and County, a platform for their work. We are thrilled to have …
How you can better manage your spending
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR Dairy and beef farmers have been urged to grow crops amid Ukraine shortage fears due to the expected serious price hikes on staple items such as bread as grain supplies are curtailed due to the war. Psychology Today, quoting the famous Minnesota Starvation study conducted in the 40s, warns that …
Preparing for exams
BY CLAIR WHITTY Are you studying for exams and you find that you can’t remember what you are learning? There are a couple of things that you can do to help improve your memory. First and most important is sleep, you cannot underestimate the value of good quality sleep. Stress, fear, worry, and anxiety will …
Dedicated followers of the way we wear…
AS I SEE IT MARIANNE HERON Do you ever come across cringe-making photos of the fashion fads you fell for in the past? I found one recently, I wore bright yellow hot pants, teamed with a yellow top with green elbow patches, thigh-high yellow socks and wedge heels. I was a fashion writer at the …
When selective empathy ignores global suffering
THE FACT OF THE MATTER PAUL HOPKINS The phenomena of recent decades that is continuous ‘breaking news’ and expanding social media allows the world to watch with fear and loathing as Ukrainian people — going on about their every-day lives only a few weeks ago — are now seeking shelter from Russian airstrikes in underground …
Dore Optometrist wins Kilkenny Business of the Year 2021
All pix: Danny Lahart Kilkenny’s Business of the Year was unveiled at the Kilkenny Business Awards 2021, held this evening, Saturday 12th March, at the Conference Centre at Lyrath Estate Hotel. (The event was postponed from November due to Covid concern) Dore Optometrist Independent Opticians in Kilkenny for over 30 years. Family run, personalised service …
