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A step in the right direction…
By John Fitzgerald Torrential rain failed to dampen the zeal of the Local History Walkers Group last weekend. Every Saturday without fail they set out from the Horse Trough on the Parade to bring the past alive through meticulously-researched talks, taking in both prominent heritage spots and lesser known or even hidden antiquities. The skies …
French and Polish communities celebrate as Mayor opens city doors for twins
The Mayor of Kilkenny Municipal District, Cllr. David Fitzgerald, hosted a Mayoral reception for the French and Polish Communities in Kilkenny on Thursday evening 16TH March at the Council Chamber, in honour of the visiting delegations to Kilkenny from our twinned Cities of Moret-Sur-Loing in France and Malbork in Poland for St. Patrick’s Festival. On …
Girl Auction
BY NED EGAN Part 10 Up came the gun in one swift motion! But no – it wasn’t the vile would-be swain – or the father: it was Barker! Or something strangely like him… The dog creature stopped right in front of her: facing her: gazing at her. In spite of her ‘Mammy-sent’ warmth, a …
Parade and St. Patrick’s Festival beat the rain as crowds come flocking
Photographs by Dylan Vaughan Photograph Kilkenny City’s St. Patrick’s day parade defied the weather odds as the public once again flocked to the sides of the Marble City’s streets to witness and play their part in a vibrant, multicultural and hugely colourful celebration of the national holiday. Organisers estimate that the crowds of 20,000 lined …
No such thing as small roles only small actors as Keanes ‘Moll’ entertains at Thomastown Concert Hall
By Tom Dayton “There are no small roles, only small actors”. That famous line was spoken by Konstantin Stanislavski, the ‘father’ of modern acting. Stanislavski required actors who performed in his theatre productions to engage their roles with equal commitment. This was whether they were lead actors with large roles or supporting actors with …
Fair days in Callan
By John Fitzgerald PART THREE From the town cross to the steps leading up to the Big Chapel, you could buy any piece of fruit or vegetable within season on Fair Day: Apples, oranges, gooseberries, black and red currents, or a head of cabbage for a penny. There were hanks of onions and stalls laden …
On a Cleere night, accolades to beat the band
FURTHERMORE By Gerry Moran I’ve got to stop doing this. Doing what, Gerry? Presenting Oscars. Pardon? Yeah, I’m making a habit of presenting Oscars. Really? Yes, really. This time last year, give or take a week or two, I presented two Oscars to Mick Walsh and Jimmy ‘Brewery’ Rhatigan, two of the co-founders of the …
A worthy cause – Camphill Communities Fundraiser
On 5th April 2023 there will be a fundraiser at Camphill Communities of Ireland, the Watergarden, Thomastown to raise money to buy a defibrillator, from 10am to 12pm. As many people are aware the Watergarden is a day service for adults with intellectual disabilities and it has been a part of the local community for …
Be wary of giving too much data away
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR In the recent past have you been approached by a research company and asked to take part in a survey and before you start you are asked for a lot of personal information that you were uncomfortable disclosing? Well, you are not alone because, according to a recent report conducted …
Plastic free periods with Natracare
BY CLAIR WHITTY Did you know that there can be plastic in personal hygiene products? For example, did you know that a pack of conventional period pads can contain up to five plastic bags worth of plastic. That’s shocking. But thankfully, Natracare has an alternative. Their pads, tampons, maternity pads, and incontinence pads are made …
