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New Yorkers don’t mince their words as they praise John Street butcher
In today’s world of communication, we probably connect with family and friends more so today than ever before. In the blink of an eye we send emails, tweets and whatsapp messages like there were going out of fashion. However, when it comes to writing a letter, we are not that ‘flaithiúlach’. Although it is not …
William street bookshop hosts launch
Stephen Buck and Marian O’Neil prove that dreams can come through. They opened their own bookshop in 2019, and is nestled in the historic William Street in Kilkenny city. Over the past six years , ‘The Book and coffee shop’ has seen book-launches, plays and recitals. Marian and Stephen have held creative writing classes and …
Cllr Eugene McGuinness appointed Peace Commissioner
Mick McGuinness (Michael J. McGuinness, 1921–2003) was a highly influential former Mayor of Kilkenny, serving seven times. He was a long-standing councillor (County and Borough), and a pivotal figure in local development, known for tourism, the Beer Festival, and for securing the Health Board HQ. Mick was also a Peace Commissioner. And now, his son …
Coffee morning supported the vulnerable
Photos: JBS Kilkenny Helping the Homeless is a registered charity that offers food, clothes, household items and personal items to those in need in Kilkenny and Dublin. They travel up to Dublin every second Saturday with volunteers and distribute food on Grafton Street. Mary Pierce and her husband Brendan said that they usually begin preparing …
Mussolini, Houdini and who-done-it?
FURTHERMORE By Gerry Moran One hundred year from now I wonder what shape our world will be in – that’s if we survive the murder, mayhem and chaos being wrought upon mankind and the planet by that unholy trinity: Trump, Putin and Netanyahu. Meanwhile, here’s what was going on in the world 100 years ago …
Promising better retirement security
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR Ireland’s long-awaited mandatory workplace pension scheme, My Future Fund, is finally here. But last-minute changes have sparked debate. Minister for Social Protection Dara Calleary announced new rules just before Christmas, aiming to prevent employers from dodging the system with low-value in-house pensions. Data protection issues and the financial burden on …
Teen harm: is a social media ban the answer?
AS I SEE IT BY MARIANNE HERON Back in the day, behind the bike shed was the place for experimentation or secrets. Today it’s in bedrooms, with thumbs working overtime. It was hard enough being a teenager then, picked upon or bullied if you weren’t popular, good at games or attractive enough. Now anyone, anywhere, …
One wonders what this year will bring
THE FACT OF THE MATTER BY PAUL HOPKINS And so another year is gone, and a new one begun — and where did that time go? Whooosh! Yes, it’s true – the older you get, the quicker time goes. One wonders what 2026 will bring. Ireland sees the 100th anniversary on May 26 of the …
Christmas Mass Times
KILKENNY CITY PASTORAL AREA Christmas Eve – Wednesday, 24th December 10.30 a.m. Capuchin Friary 5.30 p.m. St Canice’s Church 5.30 p.m. St Fiacre’s Church 5.40 p.m. Capuchin Friary 6.00 p.m. St John’s Church St Mary’s Cathedral 6.10 p.m. Black Abbey 7.00 p.m. Church of Most Holy Trinity – Dunmore St Patrick’s Church 7.30 p.m. St …
MUCKALEE LADIES TEAM CROWNED ALL-IRELAND CHAMPIONS
The final whistle had barely sounded before the green and gold of Muckalee flooded the pitch, tears, laughter and disbelief blending into one unforgettable moment. After years of dedication, sacrifice and unyielding belief, the Muckalee Ladies Football team stood proudly as All-Ireland champions, having delivered a performance that will live long in the memory of …
