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Plans to paint the town get the go-ahead!
THE County Council’s Public Arts policy, approved at the monthly meeting, outlines a clear framework for public art commissioning, in collaboration with the council, artists, arts organisations and local communities. The policy is in line with the Government’s National Guidelines on Public Art. Following the approval of the policy, Cathaoirleach Andrew McGuinness said: “I believe …
Working on stories with John Morton was like being in the middle of a huge fireworks display
A Kilkenny man, John Morton, has been announced as the winner of the Edgar Allan Poe award for best television programme. Morton, from Stephen Street in Kilkenny, is well known in his hometown both as an actor and a writer. Back in the 90’s he was part of young Irish Film makers and Dreamstuff theatre. …
New plans to make a clean sweep of our litter problem
A THREE-YEAR ‘litter plan’ by Kilkenny County Council proposes upgrading and expanding the council’s network of recycling centres, continuing the roads sweeping programme and investigating illegal dumping through to supporting the Green School Programme, Tidy Town groups and the installation of new litter bins. Cathaoirleach of Kilkenny County Council, Cllr Andrew McGuinness, said: “We all …
Vicky in great form as she and friend visit Washington DC
Vicky Phelan has reunited with her Limerick friend for an “amazing” weekend in Washington DC. The cervical cancer campaigner faced a tough goodbye when she told everyone she would be away for six months to take part in a clinical trial — but later revealed she’d actually be away for a year. Taking to her …
Forgetting to Remember: The Civil War Executions of John Murphy and John Phelan
Edited and compiled by: Gerry Cody A firing party assembled on December 29, 1922 in the exercise yard of Kilkenny Military Barracks. At 8.15am, on command, a volley of shots rang out. Commandant Mooney stepped forward, examined the bodies, and confirmed that Republican volunteers John Murphy and John Phelan, members of the 5th Battalion Kilkenny Brigade …
Paving the way to safer pregnancies
THE drive to create safer, more successful pregnancies is one of the top goals of modern science. While pregnancy is better understood today than ever before, with improvements in technology helping to lower the risk of negative outcomes, researchers still don’t know much about a vital part of the pregnancy process: uterine fluid. Secreted by …
Pack your bags: Malta will pay you to visit
THE island of Malta is willing to pay you to come and visit. The coronavirus pandemic has put a huge dent in tourism, the most important economic factor in Malta. But with most travel restrictions expected to be lifted before August, government and tourism officials are offering cash incentives to put Malta in your summer …
Cody’s Cats seek model victory
BY: Niall Sherry, SPORTS CORRESPONDENT PHOTOGRAPHY: Danny Lahart Wins over Dublin and Antrim achieved as ‘Davy Day’ looms As the league begins to settle down and Division One Group B takes shape, the Cats will be hoping to make it a hat-trick of wins when Brian Cody’s men welcome Wexford to UPMC Nowlan Park on …
At the match
MATCH REPORT BY: Mateo Hernandez-Power PHOTOGRAPHY: Danny Lahart Kilkenny v Antrim roundup Heavy rainfall, Covid protocols and no crowd did little to dampen the spirit of the match Walking down John Street to Nowlan Park in the rain last Sunday before the 1.30pm throw in, you wouldn’t have been sure there was a match …
