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Isn’t it time to stop MANaging women?
AS I SEE IT BY MARIANNE HERON Why MANage women and make them wait at a crisis point in their lives? The question arises after Sinn Féin’s Bill to remove the mandatory three-day wait before their second abortion consultation. Thankfully, the Bill was passed by 86 votes to 70. But here’s the thing: a majority …
IFA Launch a Refer a Friend Competition
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) is delighted to announce the launch of its Refer a Friend Competition, giving members a fantastic opportunity to help grow the Association while being in with a chance to win some incredible prizes. When an existing IFA member successfully refers a friend who joins the Association, both the member and …
Singing in the Rain…
By John Fitzgerald Folk singers Niamh Bury and Zoe Basha have performed at venues nationwide, telling evocative stories through music and song and never failing to pull at the heartstrings, with soulful renditions of trad, jazz, and their own compositions. But Fennelly’s of Callan offered them a new experience. The courtyard had been set up …
JJ Kavanagh Junior A Hurling League Final
Threecastles 1-25 (28); Glenmore 2-18(24). By John Power at Danesfort GAA Grounds. Three castles created a piece of club history on Sunday afternoon when they captured their first ever JJ Kavanagh Kilkenny Junior A Hurling League title, overcoming Glenmore by four points in an entertaining and hard-fought final at Danesfort. Played in ideal summer conditions, …
€3.98 million THRIVE-fund designated for the revival of Carnegie Library, Kilkenny
Kilkenny County Council has taken a significant step in the regeneration of the Carnegie Library and surrounding public realm. The Council has signed a contract with MCORM, who will lead a multi-disciplinary team in the detailed design of the refurbishment and redevelopment of this significant heritage project, along with the delivery of the works on site. …
Angelic hymns and pious hearts
By John Fitzgerald (Part two) (Continuing the story of the Catholic Church in Callan. Part one can be read on the Observer website) One of the most accomplished organists in those far off times (late 19th and early twentieth centuries) was Minnie Cuddihy. Having played the old organ for a while, she adapted brilliantly to …
Winners of the Local Enterprise Office ‘START’ competition for start-up businesses announced
The final of the “START” competition, was held at County Hall, John Street, Co Kilkenny on Friday 12th June. This successful initiative was organised by Kilkenny County Council, Local Enterprise Office. The initiative was launched back in April and the competition attracted entrepreneurs from right across the county with an array of innovative business ideas. …
Young people need guidance, support and positive role models
CHOICES SHAPE YOUR FUTURE By Judith Ashton In her younger days, my mother had much to say about many things, but with age she would always come out with a proverb to back up her opinion. Proverbs teach us core wisdom, good judgement, moral behaviour and right conduct. “A stitch in time saves nine.” “You …
Your Pension Fund future… time now to decide
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR If you’re one of the many people who were automatically enrolled in My Future Fund earlier this year, there’s an important date coming up. From July 1 until August 31, you’ll have the option to leave the scheme if you decide it’s not right for you. After that, you won’t …
Choice for women – from here to maternity
AS I SEE IT BY MARIANNE HERON There are a number of issues about the now ‘settled’ row over consultants with public-only contracts engaging in private practice at the Rotunda Maternity Hospital which aren’t being addressed honestly. These include trust in the health service, equality of care and the need to improve maternity services. Let’s …
