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“If you still want to marry me after this lockdown, I know you really must love me!”
As lockdown locations go, you couldn’t really get much better than An Rinn in the heart of the beautiful Gaeltacht na nDéise, according to Ros na Rún actor, Elaine O’Hara. A proud Kilkenny woman by birth, she now finds herself living with her fiancé Cian in the beautiful Rinn Ó gCuanach, Co. Phort Láirge. Elaine …
Why Portugal should be on your post-Covid holiday list
SPAIN has always been a favourite for Irish travellers — and with good reason. But part of the Iberian peninsula also belongs to Portugal, a neighbouring country often overlooked in favour of its popular Spanish popular sister. Although Portugal is slowly emerging as a holiday hotspot, you may still find parts of the country tourist-free, …
Solo travellers are more intelligent
IF you prefer traveling alone to going around with a big group, it might be because you’re smart. According to a study from the British Psychological Society, intelligent people are more likely to experience “lower life satisfaction with more frequent socialiSation with friends”. Using data from a long-term survey of 15,000 people, aged 18 to …
Let’s plan locally for your holiday
LOCAL tourism bodies are hoping to entice domestic ‘staycationers’ back to Kilkenny City and county., as the roll-out of the vaccine gains pace, despite teething problems with supply. Kilkenny Tourism has launched #More to Explore, a multi-pronged campaign highlighting Kilkenny’s many unique tourism attractions, from outdoors activities and authentic experiences to family, couple, and group …
Carers, hospitality in urgent Covid plea
PRIORITY for Covid-19 vaccines should be given to the thousands of family carers in Kilkenny, campaigners have insisted. Liz Collins is the mother and primary carer of a teenager with a debilitating skin condition whose worst nightmare came true when she and her husband Gary both tested positive for the virus. Now she is pleading …
A beacon of light, energy and humour is gone …
TRIBUTES have been pouring in for the former Ireland international Gary Halpin who has passed away suddenly at the age of 55. The Kilkenny native represented Ireland 11 times — including 10 starts — between 1990 and 1995. His Test career ended with the 1995 Rugby World Cup, and he scored a try in that …
Pandemic sees role for more Civil Defence volunteers
THE Civil Defence team in Kilkenny is to increase its 34 volunteers to 50 volunteers in 2021, as the demand for their services has increased in the 12 months of the pandemic. The purpose of the Civil Defence team is to be ready in an emergency to give support to the principle response agencies in …
The impact the “Insurance Rip-off” is having on individuals and business needs to be addressed
By: Deputy Kathleen Funchion Sinn Fein TD for Kilkenny Carlow There is little doubt that business and individuals are struggling with their insurance premiums, Sinn Féin has called on all parties to work together and support their legislation to cap the interest rates charged by moneylenders. The motor insurance industry here in Ireland have …
The Friary Street Ambush
Research by: Commandant Larry Scallan Compiled by: Gerry Cody MORE OFFENSIVE ACTION FOLLOWS ARREST OF LEADING IRA MEMBERS The story of the Friary Street ambush starts in Delaney’s tailoring shop, in the Watergate area of Kilkenny, towards the end of 1920. A much depleted Brigade HQ staff meeting was taking place. The recent arrest …
Thanks Amy and Leo, #MadeLocal campaign is to get a reboot
PLANS to reboot its successful #MadeLocal campaign this summer are to go ahead, according to the Design & Crafts Council Ireland (DCCI). The national agency says almost nine out of 10 retailers who took part in the campaign reported a rise in sales as a result of the nationwide promotion. The campaign was launched last …
