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Brilliant Bridge pile pressure on Ballyhale!
Eoin Cody see’s red as Sean Morrissey shines BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR St. Canice’s Credit Union Senior Hurling League-Championship 2023 Bennettsbridge 2-24 Shamrocks Ballyhale 2-17 A tactical masterclass coupled with a wonderful display saw Bennettsbridge claim a fantastic win over Shamrocks Ballyhale last Sunday. In front of a huge crowd at a …
Fewer raising their glass and holding the hour
THE FACT OF THE MATTER BY PAUL HOPKINS There has been a startling decline in the number of rural pubs staying open since the Covid pandemic. An average of 114 pubs a year are closing across the country – but this rises to 152 a year since 2019. Rural communities are disproportionately impacted, new …
The days of cash as king is on the cards
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR Recently myself and my son-in-law went into a pub near where he lives in Dublin and ordered two pints of Guinness. I handed over my card to pay for the pints. The barman looked at me as if I had two heads: “Cash only,” he said. I waited while the son-in-law …
Mayor Joe Malone Kicks Off Inaugural Cycle Event, Advocating for a More Sustainable and Healthier City
Mayor Joe Malone of Kilkenny City is taking the lead in promoting sustainable transport and a healthier lifestyle as he inaugurates the City’s first Mayor’s Cycle event. With the aim of encouraging cycling as a viable mode of transport and recreation, the Mayor aims to raise awareness of the possibilities of positive impacts of small …
Mayor of Kilkenny honours world karate athletes with civic reception
Photos by jbs photos Kilkenny In a heartwarming display of civic pride and appreciation for local talent, the Mayor of Kilkenny, Cllr Joe Malone, hosted a Civic Reception to celebrate and honour the remarkable achievements of Kilkenny’s world-class karate athletes. The event, held at Kilkenny City Hall, was a testament to the indomitable spirit and …
Looking after your heart
BY CLAIR WHITTY When I think of looking after your heart, I think of both your emotional and your physical heart health. To look after your physical heart health, a healthy diet will help. One that’s rich in oily fish so that you have enough of the essential omega 3 fatty acids to help with …
Fine Gael Cllr David FitzGerald seeks nomination for next General Election
Kilkenny City Councillor David FitzGerald announces he will seek nomination to be the Fine Gael candidate for the next General Election. Cllr David FitzGerald was first elected to the council on his first attempt in 2009. Following the recent announcement of the new constituency boundary of Carlow/ Kilkenny ,Cllr FitzGerald says he is committed to …
The Raggedy Bush
BY JOHN FITZGERALD PART TWO Continuing the story of the Raggedy Bush that stands on the Kells Road outside Kilkenny: Another man I spoke to back in 2001 was Billy Reenahan, who confessed to having a soft spot for the bush. He cited the tradition of attaching rags to it to guarantee a safe journey. …
Introducing the first ever Kilkenny Choirfest in support of Cois Nore Cancer Support
The stage is set for The Lady Desart Choir’s inaugural Kilkenny ChoirFest! Organised by Kilkenny’s renowned Lady Desart Choir, and with all ticket proceeds going to Cois Nore Cancer Support, this musical celebration will take place September 23rd from 1pm to 6pm at the Castleinch Venue, Kilkenny, with gracious support from Michael Power, CEO of …
That football kiss – time to embrace equality
AS I SEE IT MARIANNE HERON Ah kisses! Sometimes there can be nothing more romantic. Remember that iconic picture of a soldier kissing a nurse at the end of World War Two? Or that real tear jerker song as Time Goes By in the film Casablanca, where Sam crooned “A kiss is just a kiss”. …
