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The School on the Hill
By John Fitzgerald (Part One) Kilmoganny is a quiet village and a bit off the beaten track geographically. But for two days in August 2000 it awoke from its gentle slumber. There was music in the streets. Catholics attended the Protestant church. And past pupils of the old “school on the hill” travelled from near …
Rethinking Pain
Persistent pain is a major problem – understanding your pain is a key step to recovery By Paul Bolger. Chartered Physiotherapist at Nano Physiotherapy, Kilkenny (www.nanophysio.ie). Is it possible to unlearn pain? Can we show the body that it is safe and possible to move without suffering? Leading pain scientists think so, and they believe that …
Us and climate change…. we’re at a crossroads
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR The Ireland’s Climate Change Assessment (ICCA) Synthesis Report, completed on research done by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 2023, delivers a stark warning about climate change’s impact on Ireland. It urges rapid action to curb emissions and adapt to a warming world, but its assumptions and solutions invite scrutiny. …
Natural Support for Summer Allergies
BY CLAIR WHITTY Do you suffer from summer time allergies? You are not alone; hay fever is a common problem caused by an allergic reaction to pollen from flowers, weeds, grasses, or trees. Most will experience symptoms during the summer months when the pollen count is at its highest. You may also react to other …
Keeping safe of the Christmas scammers
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR As Christmas approaches, we are getting ready and buying the presents, but we need to be very careful as it is the most lucrative period for scammers. They are more active during this period than at any other time of the year. Understanding how these scams work and taking appropriate …
Much loved grotto on Waterford road, a place of serenity
On most Sundays of the year, a small crowd gathers at James’ Green in Kilkenny’s city centre. The reason is to say the rosary at the statue of the Blessed Virgin. Of course this is not exclusive to the city centre nor indeed Kilkenny. Statues to the Virgin Mary are to be found all over …
Remembering Ned Egan, ‘the Boy from Baurscoobe’
FURTHERMORE By Gerry Moran Ned Egan, who was a regular contributor to this paper, passed away on August 30. Ned, ‘the Boy from Baurscoobe’ (from the Irish meaning Top of the Brush) in Dunamaggin was a character. With a capital C. Ned lived many lives and was a man of many talents – poet, author, …
Kilkenny Local Community Development Committee showcases healthy Ireland initiatives and launches a new urban physical activity programme with Minister Hildegarde Naughton, T.D.
The Kilkenny Local Community Development Committee (LCDC), proudly hosted a visit from Minister of State for Public Health, Wellbeing & the National Drugs Strategy, Deputy Hildegarde Naughton, T.D. at the Newpark Family Resource Centre, Kilkenny City, to highlight the impactful work supported through Healthy Ireland funding. Under the warm welcome of An Cathaoirleach, Cllr. Michael …
Two down… One to go!
Tullogher & Thomastown claim titles in Croker! BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR REVIEW Kilkenny clubs secured two thirds of the National titles available at Croke Park last Saturday when Tullogher Rosbercon & Thomastown claimed the junior and intermediate titles respectively. Scenes of joyous celebration followed each teams victory as players and supporters headed back to …
