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The era of the Magdalene laundries
KATS present an account of Irelands dark history Written by KATS member Tim Slight. It is very easy to dismiss literature, or to pigeonhole it into a box that doesn’t suit our narrative. However, it’s in these uncomfortable stories and texts that we should challenge our pasts, look at ourselves in the mirror and hopefully …
Red Star over Comer
BY JOHN FITZGERALD Part 2 The 1932 strike for higher pay brought hardship to the workers of North Kilkenny and their families, against the background of a crippling economic recession. To add to the workers’ plight, the Castlecomer clergy again backed the bosses, mounting ferocious attacks on Boran and the union at Sunday masses. The …
From North Carolina to the Green Glens of Antrim
FURTHERMORE By Gerry Moran Ba é buaicphointe na hóiche an bhean a cheol The Green Glens of Antrim i nglór binn álainn agus dh’obair gur phléasc mo chroí Aontramach i lár Chill Choinnigh. Beidh mé ar ais. I don’t often start a column as Gaeilge. In fact I never have but here’s the thing, and …
Your pension: Should you go or should you stay?
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR In 1982 The Clash asked the age-old question: “You got to let me know should I stay, or should I go now?” The self-same question is being asked by clients in defined benefit schemes (DB) – should I stay in the scheme, or should I go? A DB pension is …
How to treat fungal nail infection naturally
BY CLAIR WHITTY Fungal nail infections are common. Your finger or toe nails can be affected. Thankfully they are not serious, they are unsightly, and unfortunately, they can be very slow to clear up. Your nails will appear thicker, they will change colour, often a yellow or greenish colour, and they can become brittle. The …
RTÉ and restoring trust in the workplace
AS I SEE IT MARIANNE HERON How does working for RTÉ feel to the majority of its 1,800 or so staff? Unfair at very least, I imagine. It’s not great to be in an environment with a ‘them and us’ culture. One where you are denied spending in order to do your job properly or …
What Transition Year, if anything, teaches us
THE FACT OF THE MATTER PAUL HOPKINS The American humorist and novelist Mark Twain said: “I have never let my schooling interfere with my education.” He might well have been addressing the 67,000+ students who this year completed Junior Cert and who, in 90% of cases, have the option of doing Transition Year (TY). The …
All eyes on Rebels after Tipp draw!
BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR Cork Showdown set for Sunday Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship Group 2, Round 3, UPMC Nowlan Park, Saturday July 1st Kilkenny 2-8 Tipperary 1-11 Kilkenny advanced to a quarter-final encounter with old foes Cork after Densie Gaule rescued a point in a titanic struggle with neighbours Tipperary at UPMC …
Cats look to purr and beat The Banner!
BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR Final berth awaits for winners SHERRY SAYS SEMI PREVIEW… GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final, Croke Park, Sunday, 4pm Kilkenny vs Clare This should be a cracker. Kilkenny and Clare rock up to Croke Park tomorrow knowing that a place in the All-Ireland hurling final is at stake, and both …
European Showjumping Championships
BY MICHAEL O’LEARY July is a busy month with The European Championships taking place in a variety of Equestrian disciplines, and there is plenty of Kilkenny involvement in the various competitions in the coming weeks competing for Ireland. Starting on Monday 10th July and running all week till Sunday 16th July, The European Championships take …
