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Mayor of Kilkenny, Cllr David FitzGerald, seeks clarity on the Ukrainian Refugee Response
Following the temporary closure of the refugee centre in the Citywest Convention Centre as emergency accommodation area for Adult International Protection Applicants, Mayor of Kilkenny Cllr David FitzGerald has called on the Government to issue guidance on the long-term plan for Ukrainian Refugees. Cllr FitzGerald said ‘’ we are now coming up to the first …
Don’t you just love the sport of sport!
FURTHERMORE By Gerry Moran Sport keeps one half of the population sane and drives the other half mad. So be it. Politics, on the other hand, drives everyone mad; think housing, hospital beds, political donations and now nursing home charges. And, if proof be needed drop into my local any night and listen to the …
You may be entitled to a British pension
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR If you now live in Ireland but previously worked in the UK there’s a probability that you are entitled to both the UK and the Irish State pensions. The UK State pension is currently £185.15 a week and, if you have paid the equivalent to Irish PRSI in the UK …
Symptoms of B12 deficiency
BY CLAIR WHITTY There are 13 Vitamins that our body needs to function, 8 of these are the B Vitamins (B-Complex) including the more commonly recognised B12. The B Vitamins are well known for the essential part they play in energy and red blood cell production along with their important role in numerous bodily functions …
However old we are, love is ever young
AS I SEE IT MARIANNE HERON With Valentine’s Day less than two weeks away, love is already in the air for early birds with twigs in their beaks and mating in mind as they fly past my window. Love is in the air too for some Noughty folk (those with a good few birthdays ending in …
Hard to come clean when dealing with life’s clutter
THE FACT OF THE MATTER PAUL HOPKINS In his novella Franny And Zooey, JD Salinger recalls a visit to a sibling’s home: “The room was not impressively large, even by Manhattan apartment-house standards, but its accumulated furnishings might have lent a snug appearance to a banquet hall in Valhalla.” In our journey through life, we …
Cody class sees Shamrocks claim Tommy Moore No.9!
BY NIALL SHERRY SPORTS EDITOR Dunloy battle well, but beaten by seven AIB All-Ireland Club SHC Final Croke Park, Sunday 22nd January 2023 Shamrocks Ballyhale 1-22 Dunloy Cúchullains 1-15 A 9th All-Ireland club title was achieved by Shamrocks Ballyhale at Croke Park last weekend when the South Kilkenny side defeated Ulster champions Dunloy by seven …
Lights go out on Cats Walsh Cup run
BY NIALL SHERRY SPORTS EDITOR Lyng’s men fall to late Lawlor goal Walsh Cup Review Chadwicks Wexford Park Wexford 1-25 Kilkenny 2-18 An enthralling encounter between local rivals Wexford and Kilkenny was settled late on under the new floodlights at Chadwicks Wexford Park last Saturday evening. An injury-time major from Faythe Harriers Richie Lawlor saw …
Charity benefits from Christmas concert thanks to Lake Productions
Text: Chrissy Dunne Photos: Aiofe O Neill In December 2022, Lake Productions produced a Christmas Concert at The Set Theatre on John Street, Kilkenny. The two-hour concert saw over ten acts perform everything from comedy, music, singing and dance. The show was a huge success and the talent on display was top class. Members of …
The episcopal ordination of Niall Coll at St Mary’s Cathedral Kilkenny
On Sunday January 22nd, over 800 people attended St Mary’s cathedral in Kilkenny to witness the Episcopal ordination of of Niall Coll as Bishop of Ossory Among the congregation were members of Bishop Coll’s family,who brought symbols of Episcopal office to the altar. Nialls mother Kathleen brought forward his episcopal ring while his father Willie …
