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Revive the family for back to school
BY CLAIR WHITTY At this time of year, the whole family could do with a boost of energy and support for their immune systems after a busy summer of activities. Parents, students, and teachers can benefit from a boost of energy before heading back to school. This is where Revive Active comes in, they have …
Horse Whisperer
BY NED EGAN Part 2 But, cycling home from school one day a bee flew up her sleeve, and stung her. She was buried a week later. A huge crowd of devoted crying children, and ex-pupils, attended the ‘two days.’ Moral: for every flogging demon there was at least one gentle angel. Also close to …
Sabina, consorts, and doing the thing right
AS I SEE IT MARIANNE HERON What have Kate Middleton, Sabina Coyne Higgins and Rebekah Vardy got in common? They are each in a sense a consort. They are in the public eye through their marriages. If Kate, aka Catherine Duchess of Cambridge, was not wed to William, heir to the British throne, Sabina to …
When was the last time you spotted a plumber?
THE FACT OF THE MATTER PAUL HOPKINS Hi! I’d like bathroom tiles repaired please. When can you come? Tiler, Next appointment is in eight years. Man, Oh. OK, I’ll take it. Tiler, Morning or afternoon? One could be forgiven for thinking we were talking about Ireland today, with this quip doing the rounds in Eastern …
Stripey Women out to end Rebel’s dreams
BY NIALL SHERRY SPORTS EDITOR PHOTOS BY INPHO Camogie final could be epic Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship Final Kilkenny vs Cork Croke Park, Sunday 7th August (Throw-in 4:15pm) Referee: Ray Kelly (Kildare) Kilkenny camog’s will seek to be re-united with the O’Duffy Cup tomorrow when they face-off against the ladies of Cork in …
Luxury to a tea at Lyrath Estate
The five-star, Lyrath Estate in Kilkenny has created a glamorous and truly opulent residential package for guests to enjoy this August. The ‘Luxury to a Tea’ offer (from €280 per person) includes two nights bed and breakfast for two guests and a delectable Afternoon Tea with a glass of champagne per person in the newly …
A touch of class from local actors as ‘The Quiet Land’ comes to life at the Home Rule Club
By Chris Walsh Photo by Pat Shortall I had two great loves when I was growing up in Kilkenny. Being a resident of Patrick Street, I was reared on hurling. In particular James Stephens hurling. Like many ‘Village’ supporters I followed the boys in Red and Green with passion and pride. My second love was …
Sacred music in St Mary’s Cathedral
By Fr Richard Scriven At a meeting of the parishioners of St Mary’s in the Cathedral Sacristy on Sunday October 18 1857, it was calculated that the ‘organist and quire-assistants’ would probably account for an expenditure of £50 per annum, and at a subsequent gathering it was proposed by John Callanan, T.C., and seconded by …
New facilites means better service for community as radio station get upgrade
Community Radio Kilkenny City recently celebrated the opening of its brand new studio facilities. The upgrade includes a large all new, fully accessible digital studio, with capacity for live musicians, drama groups and large debates. The station’s Production studio has also been upgraded to digital. The official opening was performed by long time Community Radio …
Kilkenny pet store celebrates 15th anniversary with PAWsome PAWty
Fetch a prize worth €1,500 Irish owned pet store, Petmania is celebrating its 15th anniversary this month. Locally, Petmania Kilkenny is celebrating the milestone anniversary with a PAWty and PAWsome competition. The top prize is a €1500 Petmania gift card for one lucky winner to spend instore at Petmania. Petmania began as a pet section …
