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Water rats? Govt is living a pipedream
THE FACT OF THE MATTER BY PAUL HOPKINS A drought is generally defined as a prolonged period of abnormally dry weather that can lead to water shortages, crop damage, low river flows or depletion of soil moisture. In Ireland, droughts usually occur in spring and summer when a persistent high-pressure system results in such weather. …
Glenmore book semi-final spot with commanding victory over Mullinavat
Glenmore 2-20; Mullinavat 1-15. John Power at Mullinavat GAA Grounds. Glenmore produced a polished and disciplined display to secure an eight-point victory over Mullinavat in Saturday’s quarter-final at Mullinavat GAA Grounds, booking their place in the last four with a performance that combined attacking efficiency with midfield dominance. The visitors gradually took control after a …
Gowran community and celebrating years of vision, volunteerism and collaboration
Photo: Dylan Vaughan The state of the art facility, developed by Gowran on the Move, provides a welcoming, accessible and inclusive recreational space for people of all ages and abilities. The Hub includes a multi-use games area (MUGA), inclusive playground equipment, walking track and social spaces designed to encourage physical activity, social connection and community …
A river of tears…
By John Fitzgerald I visited three sites last week that recall the Great Famine in the county. The first was Callan Workhouse, which opened its doors in 1842 but struggled to cope with the influx of starving people when famine struck. It was a model of dehumanizing bureaucracy and the architect had specifically designed it to …
No silver lining for stripeywomen as Galway march on
Plenty to build on for senior camogs despite defeat BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR SPORTSEDITOR@KILKENNYOBSERVER.IE Glen Dimplex Senior Camogie Championship All-Ireland Semi-Final Kilkenny 0-11 Galway 1-14 FBD Semple Stadium, Thurles And that’s a wrap on the Kilkenny senior camogs season. James Meagher’s young squad fell to a more talented and experienced Galway side in Thurles …
Remembering Private Michael Green
Photos jbskilkenny The WW1 monument at the Peace Park in Kilkenny, has attracted hundreds of thousands of visitors since it was unveiled in 2018. Displaying over 800 names of Kilkenny men and women who took part in WW1, the memorial has been visited by locals and tourists alike. Many visit to remember a relative who …
O’Driscoll prepares for Arts festival exhibition
Kurt Vonnegut was an American author known for his satirical and darkly humorous novels. His published work includes fourteen novels, three short-story collections, five plays, and five non fiction works over fifty years; further works have been published since his death. So, it would be fair to say he knows a thing or two about …
The Beauty of Age
CHOICES SHAPE YOUR FUTURE By Judith Ashton We live in a culture that celebrates youth and the latest trends. It’s as though whatever came before has already lost its value. Social media rewards appearance over substance, frivolity over experience and treats ageing not as a natural part of life but as something to resist, conceal …
TV or not TV… that is the question
THE FACT OF THE MATTER BY PAUL HOPKINS As I kicked the ball one more time towards the goal – and missed – I said: “That’s it, lads, I’m off. Top Of The Pops!” And in no time the makeshift pitch on the green was deserted, as we each made our way home. After all, …
Prices haven’t fallen; just rising more slowly
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR The latest inflation figures brought a small piece of good news. Prices rose by 3.4% in the year to June, easing from the higher rates we’d become used to. That’s welcome on paper, but I doubt many households feel much relief when they’re standing at the supermarket checkout or opening …
