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Covid-19: it’s a summer of hope and of ‘wait and see’
By Kilkenny Observer Reporter The HSE expects to administer up to 40,000 doses of the one-shot Johnson & Johnson (J&J) vaccine before the end of this month as less onerous restrictions will be applied to it compared with the over-60 rule imposed on AstraZeneca. Although the European Medicines Agency (EMA) issued a rider saying in …
An Taisce may appeal in High Court ruling on Glanbia plant
AN Taisce is considering whether to appeal the High Court upholding the decision by An Bord Pleanála granting Glanbia planning permission for the construction of a cheese manufacturing plant in Belview, Co. Kilkenny. The Kilkenny plant is being promoted by the large Dutch dairy processor Royal A-ware, in partnership with Glanbia, which is to supply …
Vicky has heart set on a July homecoming
VICKY Phelan has said she remains as positive as ever, despite an increase in pain, although the Kilkenny woman says it doesn’t look like any new tumours, nor an increase in her tumour mass, has occurred. In the US for cancer treatment but hopes to be back home by July. She said: “I have been …
Sisters Annamaria and Sara doing it for Callan and cancer
DURING the first lockdown last year sisters Annamaria (11) and Sara Ventimiglia (9) started a fundraiser in order to support WWF in their fight for the survival of endangered species. They did 30 minutes of litter picking around Callan, every day for a month. They did an amazing job that did not go unnoticed. There …
Kate is awarded Memorial Scholarship at DCU virtual ceremony
KILKENNY student Kate Minogue (pictured) was recently presented with a Memorial Scholarship award by DCU at a virtual ceremony where 22 students received awards named in honour of 14 individuals who have played a key role in the life of DCU and in Irish society. Kate, a former student of Presentation Secondary School and a …
Rebels held on Spike Island are named
SPIKE Island is commemorating 100 years since the opening of a War of Independence prison on the island, which saw over 1200 Irish rebels held for their part in Irelands fight for freedom in 1921. The ‘Imprisoning A Nation’ exhibition will include new artefacts, new prisoner diaries and new stories on information panels. Also, part …
Goalie Eoin nets private cloud role with Stryve
KILKENNY All-Star hurler Eoin Murphy has joined expanding tech-company Stryve as a Business Development Manager. Eoin will work closely with Stryve’s growing clientele developing new opportunities and managing key accounts for the private cloud and security business based in Co. Carlow. Since graduating with a Sports Degree from Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT), Eoin has combined …
Putting a little something away for a rainy day
By JOHN ELLIS Financial Advisor MOST people are saving for something. They’re thinking of putting away some money for a rainy day, for their children’s education, a comfortable retirement or a dream holiday. Thinking about investing their hard earned cash is a daunting prospect. On one hand you could increase your funds, but there is …
PUNCHESTOWN SHOWDOWN
By EDDIE SCALLY After what has been a fantastic five weeks for Irish Jumps Racing with a total domination at the Cheltenham Festival & a spectacular first five home in the Aintree Grand National all attention now switches to the season ending Punchestown Festivals where many crowns will be put on the line & …
Why mental health may not be all in your head
THE coronavirus aside, when you are laid low with a common cold, a sense of hopelessness can set in if the wretched thing drags on for a few days. You know the feeling. It is hard to remember what feeling good felt like or how you could ever full of the joys of spring again. …
