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Watershed transforms with innovative upgrades
Thursday May 25th saw the official launch of four significant projects recently completed at The Watershed: the resurfacing of the synthetic pitches, the replacement of the sports hall floor and the installation of new PV Solar panels and Biomass boiler, all of which were made possible under grant schemes and capital funding. The Watershed is …
Aoife Corr RIP
The death of Aoife Corr, late of Stephen Street, Kilkenny and “Cuts n Curls”, High Street) which occurred on 10th May 2023, was heard of with much regret in the city and surrounds. Aoife died peacefully at St. Luke’s Hospital after a long illness bravely borne. She was predeceased by her parents Ellen and Paddy, …
Kilkenny County council launches free public wi-fi in multiple locations across the county thanks to Wifi4eu initiative
Kilkenny County Council has announced the launch of free public Wi-Fi in multiple parts of County Kilkenny. The initiative is part of the WiFi4EU program, which aims to provide free Wi-Fi access in public spaces across Europe as part of the European Commission’s efforts to bring communities more closely into the Digital Single Market. The …
Zero tolerance in old Kilkenny
BY JOHN FITZGERALD Part 2 Another headache for the 14th century civic authorities in Kilkenny was the straying of pigs into St. Mary’s churchyard. The animals were forever turning up in the churchyard, causing damage to gravestones and consternation among churchgoers. Priests found it impossible to say mass with the grunting and squealing of pigs …
Testing times and a rub of the relic
FURTHERMORE By Gerry Moran The weather is up and that can only mean one thing – it’s exam time (oh, and summer may also be upon us.) I don’t know why, but the sun always seems to shine come examination time. In fact the first question on every exam paper should read: “Why is it …
When your finances are brought to book
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR As summer approaches, it’s the perfect time to relax, unwind, and indulge in some mind-stretching reading. If you’re looking to enhance your financial knowledge while enjoying the sunshine, here is a list of must-read books that cover a range of financial topics. From personal finance to investing and entrepreneurship, these …
Familicide and domestic homicide study must lead to action
KATHLEEN FUNCHION Sinn Fein TD for Kilkenny Carlow Sinn Féin TD Kathleen Funchion, has today urged the government to act on the results of a new study into familicide and domestic homicides. The study has recommended that a national database should be established for reporting on violent family deaths. Speaking today, Teachta Funchion said: “The …
Living with coeliac disease
BY CLAIR WHITTY Coeliac Disease is a condition that affects your gut when you eat gluten. It can cause digestive discomfort including abdominal pain, diarrhoea and bloating as well as lesser-known symptoms like anaemia and tiredness. If you’re experiencing any of these frequently, your GP can do a specific test for coeliac disease. Coeliac Disease …
How I’d spend that tax windfall
AS I SEE IT MARIANNE HERON What would you do if you had a huge financial bonanza fall into your lap? When it comes to big wins I think individuals are likely to behave in one of three ways. There are splurgers who spend the whole lot in one fell swoop before anyone else can …
Another hate crime, as new laws considered
THE FACT OF THE MATTER PAUL HOPKINS Before the Oireachtas we have a new law purporting to banish ‘hate speech’. The Incitement to Hatred Bill 2022 has passed the Dáil and is before the Seanad. No doubt, this was conceived with the best of intentions and may, hopefully – or, indeed inadvertently, may not – …
