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How listening to the sounds of nature is good for you
THE 16 months or so of the pandemic has allowed nature breath a little easier, with so much less air pollution and less noise what with aircraft and other modes of transport curtailed. Have you ever found yourself in a meditative state. Strolling in the county-side of by the sea, listening to the calming sounds …
Gallant to the ladies, Freney was known as the noblest highwayman in Ireland
Imagine the early 18th century in Ireland – 100 years before the first railways – travel was dependent on horseback or horse-drawn vehicle. The roads were unsafe. Every county had its highwaymen, outlaws, raparees, and, over the years, in many cases, the line between Robin Hood characters and villains became blurred. Here in Kilkenny we …
Thailand considers hotel first night for $1!
THE Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has proposed a “one night, one dollar” promotion, which would see the Thai Government subsidise the cost of a guests first night, for all hotel stays up to around $100, give or take. A decision on the bold new campaign is expected this month, to help stimulate forward bookings. …
Philadelphia, Here I Come …
Historic landmarks and cultural creativity form a rich tapestry of art, music, food and night life in the City of Brotherly Love. Paul Hopkins recalls the city, now National Heritage site, he will return to when the corridor reopens for the fully vacinated I ARRIVE in the City of Brotherly Love on foot of good …
Eve and the boys do the science…
STUDENTS from Graignamanagh Boys NS took part in the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition Primary Science Fair recently. The event took place in classrooms across the country on May 18 and 19. For more than 20 years, the Primary Science Fair has been a core component of the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition …
Our top entrepreneurs!
OUR Pictured Kilkenny students are all winners, having been successful at the National Final of this year’s Student Enterprise Programme scooping awards across the different categories. The finals were broadcast virtually on Friday. May 14 from Croke Park with An Tánaiste Leo Varadkar and Ambassador Derval O’Rourke speaking with host RTE’s Rick O’Shea, as students …
A fair cop as Big Toodle helps our little ones
BARNARDOS children’s charity launched Barnardos Big Toddle, supported by Pipin Pear with the help of some of Ireland’s littlest community helpers. Since it began nearly half a million toddlers – which last year included 1,655 across Kilkenny, Kildare, Dublin, Wicklow, Wexford, Meath, Westmeath, Laois, Carlow, Louth, Longford and Offaly – have toddled over 228,740 miles to raise vital funds for vulnerable children …
Our Ali to release debut album
Fans of Ali Comerford are anticipating the release of her second single, ‘Knots’, on May 27. The Kilkenny artist is also announcing that her debut album of the same title will be released on July 29. Having toured the world performing viola in classical ensembles for 14 years, Ali moved back to her native Kilkenny in 2020 and …
Farmers ‘miss out on annual savings of up to €6,400’
ALMOST 500 dairy farmers in Kilkenny are missing out on savings of up to €6,400 a year by failing to switch electricity providers, a new survey has revealed. Energy switching company WeSwitchU.ie also warned of the pitfalls farmers needed to look out for when seeking a better deal. Farmers with 200 cows can benefit most …
End maternity restrictions, says Funchion
SINN Féin TD for Carlow Kilkenny is calling on the Minister for Health to intervene and end maternity restrictions at St Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny for expectant women and their partners “I have met with expectant mothers and their partners who are understandably angered and frustrated that their needs have not been given any meaningful consideration …
