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Two new books from Kilkenny authors
BY JOHN FITZGERALD Druids were once hailed as the great teachers and priests of ancient Ireland, claiming to have magical powers and to be in contact with the spirit world. They highlighted the primacy of nature in all our human dealings long before the advent of the modern Green movement. Druids feature prominently in many …
A great turnout for the official opening of the new Slieverue Linear Park!
On Wednesday the 14th of June, in front of a big crowd, including many excited local school children, the Cathaoirleach of Kilkenny County Council, Cllr. Pat Fitzpatrick officially opened Slieverue Linear Park. This new amenity space, located at the northern end of the village, was delivered under two phases. Under Phase One works commenced back …
Twenty eight acres exhibition at the Butler Gallery
Photos : Pat Shortall On Saturday June 10, the exhibition ‘Twenty-Eight Acres’, an exhibition of new works on paper by Kilkenny-based visual artist Eamon Colman, opened at Kilkenny’s magnificent Butler Gallery. Colman has spent many years walking the length and breadth of the Twenty-Eight Acres, a site located along the Castlecomer Plateaux in north County …
You’re Hired!
Glenveagh Staff raise €10,632 to help support local Jack and Jill families during an Apprentice-Style Takeover of the Jack and Jill Charity Boutique on Friary Street, Kilkenny Vital funds raised equate to 591 hours of in-home nursing care On Friday, 16th June, three teams of Glenveagh staff took over three Jack and Jill charity boutiques, …
Locals accompany swan family as they waddle their way from lake to river
By: Séan Hickey The magnificent bird, the Swan, has captivated hearts and minds for generations and over thousands of years. We are all familiar with the ancient Irish myth, ‘The Children of Lir,’ and Hans Christian Andersen’s ‘The Ugly duckling’. W.B. Yeats defines the Swan as ‘mysterious and beautiful’ in his poem, ‘the Wild Swans …
A creative path to your future
Young Irish Filmmakers are opening their studios for their CREATIVE MEDIA PRODUCTION Course on FRIDAY 30th JUNE from 11am – 1pm. Come along and explore this unique creative space with a professional podcast studio, live broadcast and computer suites. Meet the students and tutors, see the amazing work in action and chat about the possibilities …
Kilkenny County Council elect Cathaoirleach for 2023/2024 and mayor and chairpersons of municipal districts
Cathaoirleach: Fine Gael Councillor Michael Doyle has been elected as Cathaoirleach of Kilkenny County Council at the Council AGM this afternoon in the Council Chamber, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny. The newly elected Cathaoirleach of Kilkenny County Council expressed his pride at taking over the role of Kilkenny’s first citizen. Leas Cathaoirleach: Cllr. John …
Jim ‘Foxy’ Maher: fellow teacher and author
FURTHERMORE By Gerry Moran Jim Maher passed away on the June 13. Jim taught me in 3rd class in the Christian Brothers Primary School, known to one and all as ‘The Brothers’. Jim was also known to one and all as ‘Foxy’. I have no idea where that nickname came from but ‘Foxy’ he was …
Possible reasons for low uptake on rent aid
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR Nine months on, half of eligible individuals have yet to apply for the Government’s rent credit tax relief scheme. New figures recently obtained by RTÉ News reveal that, out of 400,000 eligible people, only 230,000 have requested support, raising concerns about the effectiveness of the scheme. The scheme, introduced in …
Tips for nervous flyers
BY CLAIR WHITTY Fear of flying is a common question I get asked about at this time of year. Some people are just a bit nervous and for others it borders on terror. There is I think, for most of us the nerves around travel which are usually associated with getting to the airport or …
