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Our Ali to release debut album
Fans of Ali Comerford are anticipating the release of her second single, ‘Knots’, on May 27. The Kilkenny artist is also announcing that her debut album of the same title will be released on July 29. Having toured the world performing viola in classical ensembles for 14 years, Ali moved back to her native Kilkenny in 2020 and …
Farmers ‘miss out on annual savings of up to €6,400’
ALMOST 500 dairy farmers in Kilkenny are missing out on savings of up to €6,400 a year by failing to switch electricity providers, a new survey has revealed. Energy switching company WeSwitchU.ie also warned of the pitfalls farmers needed to look out for when seeking a better deal. Farmers with 200 cows can benefit most …
End maternity restrictions, says Funchion
SINN Féin TD for Carlow Kilkenny is calling on the Minister for Health to intervene and end maternity restrictions at St Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny for expectant women and their partners “I have met with expectant mothers and their partners who are understandably angered and frustrated that their needs have not been given any meaningful consideration …
Plans to paint the town get the go-ahead!
THE County Council’s Public Arts policy, approved at the monthly meeting, outlines a clear framework for public art commissioning, in collaboration with the council, artists, arts organisations and local communities. The policy is in line with the Government’s National Guidelines on Public Art. Following the approval of the policy, Cathaoirleach Andrew McGuinness said: “I believe …
Working on stories with John Morton was like being in the middle of a huge fireworks display
A Kilkenny man, John Morton, has been announced as the winner of the Edgar Allan Poe award for best television programme. Morton, from Stephen Street in Kilkenny, is well known in his hometown both as an actor and a writer. Back in the 90’s he was part of young Irish Film makers and Dreamstuff theatre. …
New plans to make a clean sweep of our litter problem
A THREE-YEAR ‘litter plan’ by Kilkenny County Council proposes upgrading and expanding the council’s network of recycling centres, continuing the roads sweeping programme and investigating illegal dumping through to supporting the Green School Programme, Tidy Town groups and the installation of new litter bins. Cathaoirleach of Kilkenny County Council, Cllr Andrew McGuinness, said: “We all …
Vicky in great form as she and friend visit Washington DC
Vicky Phelan has reunited with her Limerick friend for an “amazing” weekend in Washington DC. The cervical cancer campaigner faced a tough goodbye when she told everyone she would be away for six months to take part in a clinical trial — but later revealed she’d actually be away for a year. Taking to her …
Forgetting to Remember: The Civil War Executions of John Murphy and John Phelan
Edited and compiled by: Gerry Cody A firing party assembled on December 29, 1922 in the exercise yard of Kilkenny Military Barracks. At 8.15am, on command, a volley of shots rang out. Commandant Mooney stepped forward, examined the bodies, and confirmed that Republican volunteers John Murphy and John Phelan, members of the 5th Battalion Kilkenny Brigade …
Paving the way to safer pregnancies
THE drive to create safer, more successful pregnancies is one of the top goals of modern science. While pregnancy is better understood today than ever before, with improvements in technology helping to lower the risk of negative outcomes, researchers still don’t know much about a vital part of the pregnancy process: uterine fluid. Secreted by …
