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How the coronavirus might have originated
THERE are four possible scenarios, as to the origins of Covid-19, according to leading science at the World Health organisation (WHO). The first suggests that the virus started out in an animal —probably a bat — that came into contact with a human. The virus, then, immediately began to spread to other humans. The WHO …
Making waves with push for climate change
THE 3Counties Energy Agency (3cea) has welcomed the Government’s announcement to approve a revised Climate Action Bill which includes specific targets on reducing carbon emissions in the next 30 years. . The Kilkenny-Carlow-Wexford agency sees the announcement as an opportunity to build on progress it has made in the region since it was established in 2002. The one-stop-shop is committed …
Fish income hit by marine litter, warns MEP Clune
IRELAND’S fishing industry is losing up to five percent of its annual revenue due to marine pollution, according to Ireland South MEP Deirdre Clune. And she said Ireland must lead the way in protecting our seas from marine litter. Fisheries and aquaculture waste now accounts for 27% of marine litter, the MEP said and stressed …
Once upon a springtime…
THE public libraries’ annual Spring Into Storytime programme launched is bring the magic of Storytime to homes across the country. Launched at the beginning of the month, Spring Into Storytime is online again with Kilkenny County Council Library Service organising virtual events and activities, all based around reading and listening to stories, which families throughout Kilkenny can enjoy …
Thomas Moore Irish writer, poet and lyricist and his Kilkenny connection
With Cois Céim And The Saturday Walkers Group Kilkenny Edited and compiled by: Gerry Cody Thomas Moore was born at 12 Aungier Street in Dublin on 28th May 1779. His father came from Kerry, while his mother Anastasia Codd came from Wexford. He had two younger sisters. From an early age Moore showed an interest …
Out & About with Danny Lahart
Singapore also opens up to Travel Pass
SINGAPORE will also allow passengers traveling to the island state to share pre-departure Covid-19 test results with airlines and immigration staff upon arrival Ising the IATA Travel Pass using from May as the south east Asian nation takes steps to reopen its borders. “As we work to safely rebuild the Changi air hub, we will …
Malta is looking good for June… only if you’ve had your jabs
By Fionn Davenport ittn.ie THE Island of Malta will start welcoming vaccinated tourists to the island from June 1, it was announced by the Malta Tourism Authority. Restriction-free entry will be granted to fully vaccinated visitors, but only on presentation of proof that they have been vaccinated at least 10 days before arriving into …
Little relief in sight after Easter, as toll stays high
JUST a limited lifting of Level 5 restrictions is expected when the Government announces its decisions, which come into effect on Easter Monday. On the advice of NPHET, it is understood there will merely be a tweaking of the current regulations, with no end in sight for pubs and hairdressers or other non essential retailers. …
Three good reasons to raise a glass to Ballykeefe
A UNIQUE collaboration between three local businesses marks the eagerly-awaited release of a new Kilkenny-produced whiskey. Ballykeefe Distillery, Ireland’s first eco-friendly family farm distillery, has launched its first pot still Irish whiskey. The distillery, which was built in 2016 and began production in 2017, has released for sale 350 bottles at Cask Strength and 700 …
