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Mayor of Kilkenny David Fitzgerald has urged people in Kilkenny to buy books written by Kilkenny authors this Christmas.

A number of Kilkenny’s borough councillors have expressed serious misgivings over the ongoing roadworks taking place on College Road in the city.

As the details of Kilkenny Borough Council’s draft budget were discussed in the council chamber this week, the measures were welcomed by all members in a rare display of cross-party harmony.

Kilkenny’s famous black and amber road train has been banned from the city’s roads, due to what Gardai are describing as ‘technical specification problems’.

As many are already aware, the Good Shepherd Centre has been assisting the needs of homeless adult male men in Kilkenny for over 21 years.

The Watershed in Kilkenny played host to Paul Fallon this week, who is on a mission to raise a minimum of €100,000 for the homeless. Proceeds will go to an extraordinary programme called ‘On The Road Again’, a 24 week personal development programme, which helps homeless people and those with mental health issues rehabilitate back into society through participation in a tailored fitness and life coaching programme.

Next Thursday December 8, Kieran Street in Kilkenny will host its first Christmas street party.

Depression support group Aware launched a new meeting group in Kilkenny this week, with the first meeting held yesterday (Thursday) evening.

Kilkenny’s Christmas market, which returns to the city this December, can become a nationally-recognised event and a significant stimulus for the local economy, according to Mayor David Fitzgerald.

As Irish troops once again depart for Lebanon, the Irish Lebanese Cultural Foundation will celebrate its 10-year anniversary in Kilkenny tomorrow, with a day of musical, cultural and intellectual arts.