Gavan Reilly's Portfolio writings, ramblings, mumblings

Pieces published in Kilkenny People

Published on
13 January, 2010

Published in
Kilkenny People

Kilkenny SPCA appeal for animal awareness

The Kilkenny branch of the ISPCA have asked locals to be more aware of the dangers posed to animal welfare by the wintry conditions. Local inspector Noel O’Donoghue has asked residents to keep an eye out for animals they feel might out for animals they feel might be in danger from cold weather and malnutrition. […]


Published on
6 January, 2010

Published in
Kilkenny People

Joy at St Luke’s as 2010 brings new arrivals

THE NEW YEAR brought more than its usual share of new beginnings for a number of Kilkenny families as they welcomed some new arrivals. Nine babies in total were born at St Luke’s Hospital on Friday on the first day of the new decade – including a generation of potential Kilkenny hurlers, as the total […]


Published on
6 January, 2010

Published in
Kilkenny People

Supermac’s Fire: A scene of total devastation

This is a colour piece published in the Kilkenny People alongside news features of a major fire at a Supermac’s outlet on the city centre’s High Street. “SOME mess. Shocking… shocking.” The Garda on duty at the door has been here for several hours, taking stock of the scene, and even he is finding the […]


Published on
6 January, 2010

Published in
Kilkenny People

One-way traffic system in April

KILKENNY CITY will see the introduction of two one-way traffic systems this coming April, as part of the city’s €4m Mobility Management Plan. Kilkenny Borough Council’s Senior Engineer, Kieran Fitzgerald, has informed councillors that ongoing works in the programme, approved by the Council in September, will see the introduction of two one-way systems on Tuesday, […]


Published on
23 December, 2009

Published in
Kilkenny People

‘Onwards and upwards’ as St Canice’s Credit Union survives tough times

ST CANICE’S Credit Union, Kilkenny, reported strong figures at last week’s Annual General Meeting despite the tough economic times, with rising membership numbers and an announcement that it was pumping €2.4m into the local economy as Christmas draws near. The Credit Union is offering members a 1% dividend on savings this year, and a 5% […]


Published on
16 December, 2009

Published in
Kilkenny People

Callan crimewave leads to call for more Gardaí

RESIDENTS IN CALLAN have started a petition calling for a greater number of Gardaí on the streets of the town following a spate of recent break-ins and robberies. A shop in the town had its door kicked in and a quantity of cash stolen on Sunday morning – the latest in a series of violent […]


Published on
16 December, 2009

Published in
Kilkenny People

Debate and delight at Hole in the Wall’s rebirth

IT is a bitterly cold Friday evening in Kilkenny city, two days after Ireland has been subjected to another in a series of equally chilly budgets, and David McWilliams is teetering on the brink of tears. He is telling of a time when his father, having been made redundant and terrified that his Glenageary neighbours […]


Published on
16 December, 2009

Published in
Kilkenny People

Kilkenny students receive highest rate of grant approvals

STUDENTS applying to Kilkenny County Council for grants to help fund their third-level education have the highest rate of approval of any area in the country. A total of 747 of the 762 applicants – approximately 98% – of student who applied to the Council for grants were deemed suitable for payment. Just 15 applicants […]


Published on
16 December, 2009

Published in
Kilkenny People

Budget axes three teachers from St John of God’s

ST JOHN of God’s primary school in Kilkenny city will lose three teachers next summer as a result of cutbacks approved in last week’s Budget. Minister for Finance, Brian Lenihan, proposed the abolition of the Teacher Supply Panel scheme last week as part of his package to cut €4bn in expenditure from the public purses. […]


Published on
16 December, 2009

Published in
Kilkenny People

Borough Council blocks proposal to reduce commercial rates

THE MEMBERS OF Kilkenny Borough Council have agreed to allocate a total of €70,000 for the development of The Closh park, opposite Kilkenny Fire Station, to include the eventual provision of a skate park for the city. However, despite a late increase to the Council’s income for the coming calendar year, the Council voted against […]


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