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Selling idiots, pizza guy & Buffalo Bill!
FURTHERMORE By Gerry Moran It’s that time of year, folks, Cat Laughs Comedy time. Time for a chuckle or two. Here are a few jokes that hopefully will engender a giggle. Apologies if you’ve heard them before – but, even if you have, feel free to chuckle or giggle … again. An elderly lady and …
Memories of my brother from daughter Aideen
FURTHERMORE By Gerry Moran Last week I wrote about my brother John who passed away on May 7. This week’s column is an edited version of John’s daughter Aideen’s beautiful eulogy which offers a more intimate portrait of my brother, a proud Kilkenny man, who many people, apart from classmates, cousins and neighbours, did not …
What Brokers Ireland want from Budget 2026
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR We are nearly halfway through the year and before we know it Budget 2026 will be upon us. Pre-Budget submissions are being, and have been prepared, on behalf on many bodies who wish to influence Government decisions when it has come to the Budget. Brokers Ireland which is the voice …
Natural protection in the sun
BY CLAIR WHITTY The sun is out but during these warm and sunny spells it is important to think about safety in the sun, not just at the beach or on a sunny holiday. We need to think about protecting out skin when out and about and in our gardens too. Overexposure to UV rays …
Can Ireland be a great place for creativity?
AS I SEE IT BY MARIANNE HERON One man’s adversity can be another’s gain, goes the saying. But the same man can benefit from adversity too. American academics and researchers who have lost jobs or funds due to Trump and Elon Musk’s DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) measures may land plum jobs here. This is …
Callan Open Doors 22nd – 25th May 2025
Over four days beginning on May 22nd, Callan Open Doors, an annual celebration of creativity and community, invites the public to participate in, share, and enjoy a diverse range of workshops, performances, exhibitions, and talks. Doubling in size from its first iteration in 2024, Callan Open Doors is a chance for residents in the town …
Deputy John McGuinness Welcomes Vital Community Funding from Minister Norma Foley
Leas Cheann Comhairle Deputy John McGuinness is delighted to announce the funding provided by Minister Norma Foley, who serves as the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth. Deputy McGuinness believes this funding is very much needed and will greatly benefit each of the communities that will receive it. €25 million Building Blocks …
A Life in Pattern
On Wednesday, May 14th, internationally renowned designer Orla Kiely took to the stage of the Set Theatre for a rare and intimate dialogue on her celebrated career. Hosted by Design & Crafts Council Ireland (DCCI), the event offered a deep dive into A Life in Pattern, Kiely’s vibrant exhibition currently on show at the National …
Kilkenny welcomed the spirit of the Balkans with a vibrant cultural celebration
We are excited to share news of a vibrant cultural event that came to Kilkenny on Saturday, May 17th. The Balkan Party, organized by Žana Elez, was held at The Home Rule Club and promised an evening filled with live music, dancing, and a wonderful sense of community connection. This special event brought the energetic …
Snowflakes and air-raid sirens
BY JOHN FITZGERALD Abstract Art, far from having its origins in the 19th century, dates back more than 60,000 years. Research shows that Ancient Man, despite his presumed backwardness in so many other respects, made impressive art. Much of it involved symbols and patterns not far removed from those that we see in modern works by …
