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Careers Kilkenny is back on February 3rd 2024
Kilkenny County Council is delighted to announce the return of #careerskilkenny for 2024. The 2024 event will take place on Saturday February 3rd from 10am to 2pm in St. Canice’s Cathedral, Kilkenny. #careerskilkenny aims to showcase the volume and variety of high-quality jobs on offer in Kilkenny city and county both now and in the …
That day in Dallas, and end of Camelot
THE FACT OF THE MATTER BY PAUL HOPKINS It is one of the enduring images of modern history, when two bullets from an assassin’s rifle hit President John F Kennedy in the head and throat as his open motorcade drove through Dallas, Texas. First Lady Jackie Kennedy cradling his head, the blown-away brain bleeding into …
25 New Homes at Legan Grange, Thomastown
Kilkenny County Council are pleased to announce the completion of 25 new homes at Legan Grange & Legan Close, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny. The development was funded by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage under the Housing for All Programme at a construction cost of €6m. Constructed on lands at and at Ladywell/Newtown, Thomastown …
Bah humbug, and curbed Christmas spending
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR Black Friday and CyberMonday are here, and with the Christmas lights appearing in our streets and shops retailers begin to entice us into the Christmas spirit early, yet consumers say they are tightening their belts, with almost two in three planning to cut their Christmas spending this year. This “Bah …
Christmas sale in Bennettsbridge
There will be a Christmas Sale on Sunday 3rd December in the Community Hall Bennettsbridge. This will be the ‘Bridge group’s first Christmas Event and the twelve strong group have been working hard to make it a success. There will be something for all the family including original art at affordable prices, prints of local …
Varied reasons behind fall in corporation tax
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR The recent release of Exchequer figures for the period ending October paints a multi-facet picture of Ireland’s economic landscape. While overall tax revenues have grown, there are concerns about the third consecutive monthly decline in corporation tax receipts. The figures reveal that tax revenues for the first 10 months of …
An unforgettable live experience at Ryans Bar
Ryan’s Gig with Shane Barry and the Silver South Ensemble Waterford-based multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer, Shane Barry, brings his 10-piece band to Ryan’s on Sunday, November 26th at 8pm, to celebrate the release of his debut, solo album ‘Songs from the Silver South’. The album represents a wide range of influences and interests. From ambient …
Keeping an eye on Ireland’s journey
AS I SEE IT MARIANNE HERON Where are we? Where are we going? Are we nearly there? When it comes to how we are progressing on our journey as a society, it seems to me that, in these days of fake news and 50 shades of views on social media, now more than ever we …
The Magnificent Nine:
PART 1 Callan nuns blaze a trail down under BY JOHN FITZGERALD Callan’s Convent of Mercy is best known for its glittering academic achievements. For decades these have equalled and in many cases eclipsed those of many schools in Ireland. Aside from the odd case of a pupil escaping through a skylight or window to …
The New Brass Kings & Rhythm Makers to take to the stage at Yulefest Kilkenny
This year Yulefest Kilkenny are inviting you to revel in the joy of live music. With live music performances, workshops and concerts! Each weekend at Yulefest Kilkenny (from Saturday 25th November), the Yulefest Bandstand, will showcase live music performances covering a range of genres and ages. From local community groups, to rising talent and well-established …
