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Looking on the bright side for a change
AS I SEE IT MARIANNE HERON Mock exams are a great way of testing pupils’ performance and a reminder to them to pull up their socks before the real thing. Suppose we were to put our politicians through a mock test what would the results be? Judging by the current headlines from the Tubs of …
A matter of life, and death with dignity
THE FACT OF THE MATTER PAUL HOPKINS It’s a matter of life and death – specifically euthanasia, the right to have a say in your time of going. And we really need to talk about it. Thankfully, we finally are. An Oireachtas committee is in session examining both sides of any potential legislation to allow …
Gaule, goals & a cry for equality
BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR All pics courtesy of Inpho Ladies associations under pressure as players make point Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship Round 2, Parnell Park Dublin 0-11 Kilkenny 3-14 Kilkenny camogs produced a good display to build some much-needed championship momentum with a vital win over Dublin in Parnell Park last Saturday …
Bishop Coll’s visit to Tullaherin, Bennettsbridge
Bishop Niall Coll was given a real warm welcome on his first visit to to Tullaherin/Bennettsbridge on Sunday last. The day began with a con-celebrated mass with Canon Pat Dalton and Canon Pat Duggan. Fr. Dalton welcomed Bishop Niall to St Bennett’s Church, expressing the wish that it would be the first of many visits. …
Mary Fitzgerald
BY MICHAEL O’LEARY Mary Fitzgerald has been making tremendous progress in Para Athletics events over the past five years, and next weekend the Callan native represents Ireland in the Shot Putt competition at the Para Athletics World Championships which take place in Paris from July 8th-17th. Mary who competes for Gowran Athletic Club has plenty …
Fr. Willie joins with community for Templemartin graveyard mass
Words and photos by Pat Shortall Templemartin is approximately three miles from Kilkenny city. The graveyard adjoins the ruins of the ancient monastic church on a site a little over a quarter of an acre in size. Its most prominent feature is the arched Romanesque Doorway, which is still in relatively good condition. Gravestones are …
Ballykeeffe ready to Rock and Roll
Events at Ballykeeffe Amphitheatre kicked off last weekend with a very enjoyable performance of Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility by regular visitors Chapterhouse Theatre Company. The music programme gets underway this weekend and features a range of musical genres each weekend during July and August. The line-up includes returning favourites as well as artists making …
Where, when, who… and the Holiday Psalms!
FURTHERMORE By Gerry Moran Holidays frazzle my brain. And this is before I book a flight or pack a bag. The frazzling starts with three words: Where? When? Who? First off where will we go? Somewhere hot? Yes. But not too hot. And where’s that? Do we go somewhere we’ve been before? Where we can …
Commemoration at the Peace Park in Kilkenny to remember those who died at the Somme
The news from Ukraine everyday reminds us of the bloody and harrowing tales that go hand in hand with war. As the years go by, and the world becomes smaller, stories of present day fighting is beamed into our homes on a regular and painful basis. When the ‘Kilkenny great war memorial committee’ unveiled the …
Don’t trip lightly over essential travel insurance
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR The holidays are truly upon us. Assuming you have the time and the money you could “plan an epic summer holiday with Discover Ireland”, arrange a “summer sun package” with the myriad of offers online, travel to the far ends of the world “at unbeatable prices”, visiting St Lucia, the …
