Archive: ‘Stay off the streets’ call to youth in Kilkenny

An appeal to young people to stay off the streets during the Votes at 18 campaign and to avoid all forms of activity in which there is a potential for violence was made by a Kilkenny curate at the weekend.

Speaking in Liberty Hall, Dublin, Fr Jerry Joyce of the National Federation of Youth Clubs told a meeting of young people that any such activity could destroy the massive public support which had been built up.

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He pointed out that any action which gave credence or even importance in the public mind to the violence issue did a grave injustice to the national and community importance which need to be explained by the parties if the electorate is to make a comprehensive and mature judgement.

“Our whole campaign has been a determined effort to fully integrate young people into the democratic process,” he said.

“All our efforts are being directed towards this end on a non-party political basis.

“Youth must be encouraged to look at the politics of the various parties and then, having opted for the one which reflects their own aspirations, get out and canvass.”

Iverk’s best show

The 1972 agricultural show of the Iverk Farming Society was the best ever, it was reported at the annual meeting of the society in Piltown.

Mr Tom Fielding, Co Council vice-chairman, congratulated the members on the good attendance and spoke highly of their efforts in 1972, which was the best year ever.

New records were established under all headings, he said. Entries were at a new high and gate takings of close on £600 reflected the drawing power of the fixture.

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Cops and Robbers for Richard

From New York this week comes news of a Kilkennyman who is currently making life tough for New York’s lawbreakers.

He is Richard Buggy, a 29-year-old policeman formerly of Ardloo, Threecastles.

Richard’s main aim at the moment is to trap criminals who roam the streets waiting to mug innocent passers-by and rob them of their valuables.

So far he has lured 39 muggers and received 11 commendations. His skill has made him the Police Department’s most successful decoy.

“The decoy patrol is well known among the city’s muggers,” he said.

“They have to think twice - are they mugging an old man or are they walking into a trap? If you get one to lay off a victim, then you’ve won.”