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A guide to B complex vitamins
BY CLAIR WHITTY There are eight B-complex vitamins, and they are known either by their numerical name or another name for example B1 is Thiamin, B2 is Riboflavin. Vitamin B1, Thiamin plays a critical role in energy metabolism, and therefore, in the growth and development of cells. Vitamin B2, Riboflavin is a key component of …
Why not give 16-year-olds the right to vote?
AS I SEE IT BY MARIANNE HERON Cross the Border into the North and things change. For one thing your average life expectancy will be two years less in the North, you will have far less chance of having Third Level education – in the South we are just about the most educated nation in …
School’s back – so are those hoary old chestnuts
THE FACT OF THE MATTER BY PAUL HOPKINS Ted: “I never miss the Lovely Girls Festival. My absolute favourite time of year. How is Miss Lovely Girl doing?” Organiser Fr Damo: “Ted, we had to strip her of her title. We found out she’d been in a film called Stallion Farm…” Fr Ted, chuckling: “I …
Crowds Flock to Kilkenny Classic Show
The Kilkenny Motor Club’s Annual Classic and Vintage Show took place yesterday, drawing huge crowds to St. James’ Park for one of the county’s most eagerly awaited events of the summer. It was a colourful celebration of motoring heritage, with rows upon rows of lovingly maintained vintage cars, polished classic models, and gleaming motorbikes catching …
Congratulations to Tom Gill, Kilsheelin
Congratulations to Tom Gill, Kilsheelin who was the inaugural winner of the Irene Purcell Memorial Cup for his wonderful upcycling project, repurposing an old ironing board into an amazing garden sculpture and planter.
Teacher retirement Kilkenny City Vocational School
Today was a special and emotional day at KCVS as we gathered to say farewell to our esteemed teacher, colleague, and friend, Ms. Thornton. After an incredible 42 years of service to our school and to the KCETB, she now begins her well-deserved retirement. Throughout her career, Ms. Thornton has been the very definition of …
“We are nature, we are all connected, we are all part of the web of life that supports us,” visual artist, Michelle McMahon believes
Visual artist Michelle McMahon has hosted environmental awareness workshops with schools and community groups for a number of years and has been a passionate environmental activist for over two decades. She still marvels at how initiatives such as the Creative Ireland funded Biodiversity on the Block project can ground participants in nature, slow them down …
Pop-up dress shop for Gaza coming to Mountain View Markets
A special charity pop-up dress shop is coming to the Mountain View Markets on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th of September, with a heart-warming mission to support those most in need in Gaza. Shoppers will have the chance to pick out a pre-loved dress they love in exchange for a suggested donation, with lots of …
Mick Creagh… “huge” in Rathdowney
Mick Creagh will be bringing his one man show C’mere ‘til I Tell You a Good One to the Concert Hall Thomastown. But what do we know about Mick Creagh? He hails from the parish of Rathdowney/Errill in the southwest corner of County Laois. He’s “huge” in Rathdowney! For more years than he cares to …
A journey of faith and devotion
On 21st August, the Feast of the Apparition, a group of parishioners from St John’s parish embarked on a spiritual journey to the renowned Knock Shrine in County Mayo. Led by spiritual director Monsignor Dan Carroll, ably assisted by Fr Joseph Lubula, and Fr Dave Murphy, the pilgrimage, which has become an annual tradition, brought …
