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Grip of doubt continues in du Plantier’s murder
AS I SEE IT MARIANNE HERON The death of chief suspect Ian Bailey for the murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier has stirred up a further storm of questions over the unsolved case. Did Ian Bailey get away with murder as Joe Duffy bluntly asked on Live Line following Bailey’s fatal heart attack? Whatever the …
GARRY KEHOE
BY MICHAEL O’LEARY Marble City Boxing Club head coach Garry Kehoe has made remarkable progress through the coaching ranks in recent years, and 2023 was a year to remember for Garry as he was coach for Team Ireland that won gold medals in both The European Schoolboy and Schoolgirl Championships along with The World Junior …
Congratulations to Michael Doyle
Kilkenny student scores top exam marks Michael Doyle scored 100% in all of his Leaving Certificate Applied subjects. Kilkenny student Michael Doyle has received the Feargal Quinn Award for achieving one of the highest LCA results in the country. Michael, from St. Mullins, Carlow has attended the School of the Holy Spirit on the Callan …
Theatre production celebrates immense contribution of Lady Ellen Cuffe
On February 4, The Barnstorm venue at The Home Rule Club on John’s Quay will play host to a theatre production detailing the contribution made by Lady Ellen Cuffe to the city of Kilkenny. Miss Ellen Bischoffsheim was the eldest daughter of a London Jewish banker and her marriage to William, the fourth Earl of …
Kilkenny Cats are front and centre weaving tales and presenting legends this St. Patrick’s Day weekend
“St. Patrick’s Festival Kilkenny 2024 is shaping up to be our biggest St. Patrick’s Festival ever!” according to Festival Director Marian Flannery. The annual St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, which has now spread to a multi-day event, will take over Kilkenny city from 15th – 18th March 2024. Building on the success of the last few years the …
Refugees: we may need an ‘Ireland full-up’ sign
THE FACT OF THE MATTER BY PAUL HOPKINS As I write, protesters are still outside a hotel in Co Tipperary demonstrating against plans to house international protection applicants. The Department of Integration said 160 beds – some now occupied – were being provided in Racket Hall, in Roscrea, the town’s only hotel. Most residents claim …
Cats welcome Yellowbellies for league opener
Lyng seeking hom e comforts & Walsh Cup revenge BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR PREVIEW Allianz National Hurling League • UPMC Nowlan Park, • Sunday 4th February Kilkenny vs Wexford The 2024 Allianz National Hurling League gets underway for Kilkenny on Sunday, with Walsh Cup winners Wexford first up for Derek Lyng’s side at UPMC …
The Posture Myth
A chartered physiotherapist’s take on a misunderstood topic By Paul Bolger. Chartered Physiotherapist. We have had it wrong this whole time. Posture is not that important for back health. Yes, it’s a good idea to sit tall with your shoulders back at a job interview, and sometimes brief changes in posture can give temporary relief from pain. But for long-term back health, focusing on posture is …
What the rules are governing a carer pension
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR Last week we looked at some of the changes coming down the line for the State pension (contributory). This week we look at the pension for caregivers. A Pensions Commission was established in November 2020 to examine the sustainability of the State pension system and the Social Insurance Fund, comprised …
GENEROUS DONATION TO THE KEVIN BELL TRUST IN MEMORY OF JAMES BARRY
Tullahought Gun Club held a successful Wild Game Night in Power’s Pub Tullahought on Saturday 27th January. A generous donation was made to the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust in memory of James Barry, Kilmoganny by the Tullahought Gun Club. James’s family would like to thank them for choosing this charity and are delighted to present the …
