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Staying between the covers this Christmas
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR Reading and the words we read are among the greatest gifts given to mankind (and the printing press!) Here are a several books that not only make for excellent presents but also offer valuable insights (and a few laughs) not only for this Christmas and New Year but for the …
Childhood memories of Christmas revisited
FURTHERMORE By Gerry Moran Christmas was truly Christmas back then, precious and pure, like the children we were. I am maybe seven and the Christmas lights are twinkling, shimmering in the December dark; the shops on High Street, glittering, glowing, even the butchers with their pinky, red glow I find entrancing: turkeys, plump and pimply …
“The Magic of Local Lore” exhibition recently launched at Castlecomer Library
Kilkenny County Council Library Service was delighted to host the launch of “The Magic of Local Lore” exhibition on Friday the 8th of December, at Castlecomer Library, where families and friends of the students from the 5th & 6th class students in the Presentation Convent National School in Castlecomer gathered to hear stories of local lore. Under …
BE SAFE ON OUR ROADS THIS CHRISTMAS: KILKENNY COUNTY COUNCIL LAUNCHES ROAD SAFETY PLAN 2022-2030
Photo by Vicky Comerford In a combined effort to enhance road safety and address the alarming rise in road incidents, Kilkenny County Council unveils its Road Safety Plan 2022-2030. Aligned with the Government’s Road Safety Strategy, this strategic initiative is the result of extensive consultation and collaboration with the Road Safety Working Together Group—a diverse …
All roads lead to North Kilkenny this New Year’s Eve
Preparations are underway for the annual ‘Light up the Night’ tractor and truck run, which grew from a group of North Kilkenny natives’ desires to highlight suicide awareness, mental health issues, resources and supports. Established in 2016, its next event will take place in just 2 weeks time on New Year’s Eve. The initial aim …
Yulefest to End on a High This Weekend with Fireworks Spectacle over River Nore
With Yulefest scheduled to conclude on Saturday, December 23rd, anticipation is building for a final week of festivities. It’s the perfect opportunity for visitors to immerse themselves in the festive ambience, buy last-minute gifts for the entire family, and gather with friends for a singalong at the bandstand on the Parade. The final weekend promises …
MASS TIMES
KILKENNY CITY PASTORAL AREA Christmas Eve 5.30 p.m. St Canice’s Church 6.00 p.m. St John’s Church St Mary’s Cathedral St Fiacre’s Church 6.10 p.m. Black Abbey 7.00 p.m. Church of Most Holy Trinity – Dunmore 7.30 p.m. St Canice’s Church St Patrick’s Church 8.00 p.m. Church of John the Baptist – Johnswell …
The Magnificent Nine
PART 5 CALLAN NUNS BLAZE A TRAIL DOWN UNDER BY JOHN FITZGERALD The energetic Callan nuns in Parramatta didn’t waste any time: Early next morning, December 9th, they opened their school. On that first day, fifty-five pupils enrolled for classes. Christmas arrived and the nuns spent much of the day reading letters from home. Their …
More care needed on women in the home referendum
AS I SEE IT MARIANNE HERON It’s a busy time of year – officially a holiday but if you are the one in charge of making Christmas happen- it’s a full-on labour of love. All that present buying, wrapping, shopping and cooking is where it’s generally women who shoulder the lioness’ share of the tasks. …
