- January yields 3.5bn euro in tax
- Killer's accomplice had Scream mask
- Lower growth raises recession fears
- Assembly blasted over ferry closure
- Sheen proud of uncle's IRA past
- Missing seamen search wound down
- Bill for hard-hit homeowners fails
- Dublin accused over children's home
- 100 new houses for Limerick pledged
- Cancer cases could increase by 72%
- Gardai workload may double - chief
- Student murder suspect found dead
- Swansea-Cork ferry service to close
- Higgins pressed for EU referendum
- Man held after shooting incident
- 10,000 a week joining dole queues
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Festival fever hits St Canice’s
St Canice’s Co-Ed National School is experiencing a frenzy of musical activity this week as the 77 members of the A orchestra are busy putting the finishing touches on what promises to be a spectacular performance at the IAYO Festival of Youth Orchestras on Saturday at 8 pm.
Cocaine case adjourned for report
A YOUNG man who admitted having cocaine in his possession for his own use had his case adjourned for the preparation of a probation report.
Changes in law creates further rural isolation
THE pub was once the hub of social activity in rural Ireland. After working a long day on the farm many (mainly men) went to meet their peers and have a drink or two. However with the reduction in the drink driving limit many don’t venture out of their homes as they can no longer go to the pub and drive home after drinking.
Rock bottom: Prices of apartments slashed as market starts to bottom out
Is the property market finally starting to level off? One local estate agent says her office is certainly seeing signs of it in the past three months.
Disqualified for failing breath test
A MOTORIST who was convicted of failing a breath test was fined €250 and banned from driving for four years at Kilkenny Court.
Sport
Next generation boys show a touch of class
The front line troops were working elsewhere, but part of the next generation of Kilkenny hurlers were handed auditions in this new season opener at Freshford and some of them were singing in the rain as they left the venue.
Athletes head indoors for the weekend
WEATHER couldn’t dampen the enthusiasm of Kilkenny’s athletes at the weekend, as most of the action was held indoors!
Nickey Brennan: Maybe referee Rolland’s approach might be worth following
RECENTLY I perused the RTE Aertel service (out of curiosity) to check if the results of the All-Ireland intermediate and junior hurling semi-finals were listed. I already knew the outcome of both.
Big punching Clair takes first senior title
She is shaping up to be Kilkenny’s version of the great Katie Taylor, and at the national Elite senior boxing ladies championship finals Callan’s finest Clair Grace struck gold at the first attempt.
Final countdown for Six Nations opener video
A video preview for Sunday’s Ireland V Wales Six Nations clash featuring Stephen Ferris and Jerry Flannery
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Final countdown for Six Nations opener video
A video preview for Sunday’s Ireland V Wales Six Nations clash featuring Stephen Ferris and Jerry Flannery
Lifestyle
Celebrating YIFM’s stars
The Oscar nominations may have just been announced recently, but this month the only show in town is the Young Irish Film Makers awards ceremony – the YIFMAs.
Classical evening on Saturday
Classical group the Cappa Ensemble will perform this Saturday at 8pm in Castalia Hall, Ballytobin, Callan as part of the Music in Kilkenny concert series.
Watergate up for ‘live music venue of the year’
Kilkenny’s Watergate Theatre has been short-listed in the Irish Music Rights Organisation’s awards for best live music venues.
The Evoque a big winner in the US
The futuristic looking Range Rover Evoque was named the 2012 North American Truck of the Year at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
Community
The psychology of being identical twins
What is it like being a twin? Is there a rivalry, or is it like having a built-in sidekick? In the first of a series of articles about twins in County Kilkenny, David and Fergus Heffernan talk about how their lives as twins but also individuals.
Kilkenny ladies up for volunteer of the year
TWO women from Gathabawn, county Kilkenny have been nominated for the Task Volunteer of the Year award 2012.
I mBéal an Phobail
(This week we try to understand the excitement caused by the discovery of the “God Particle”)
Kaleidoscope with Helen Carroll - Colour Blind
There’s never been a preponderance of pink in this house. A colour that’s come to define all things feminine, for some reason it never really took root. When the little girl first arrived over ten years ago, it quickly made it’s way in the front door. But didn’t stay very long.
French author discusses his work
The Alliance Française of Kilkenny was delighted to host author Salim Bachi on Wednesday last as part of their cultural programme.
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Saturday 04 February 2012
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