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In what may be the last Seanad, Galway senator

In a week that has seen the presidential race gather pace with the addition of three high profile candidates, three more hopefuls put their case to Kilkenny County Council.

It is not often that national issues are discussed in the borough council chamber, but the topic of Minister Phil Hogan’s ‘household charge’ was fiercely debated in Kilkenny City Hall this week.

With only five weeks until voting, and less than a week before nominations close, the Irish Presidential election is beginning to ignite. Many twists and turns have already occurred, but is this merry-go-round of hopefuls doing justice to the position that our President should hold?

With only five weeks until voting, and less than a week before nominations close, the Irish Presidential election is beginning to ignite. Many twists and turns have already occurred, but is this merry-go-round of hopefuls doing justice to the position that our President should hold?

Sinn Féin councillor Thérèse Ruane has pledged her support to the campaign to name the new national children's hospital in Dublin in honour of Killala born doctor, feminist, and revolutionary Kathleen Lynn.

To whom it may concern,

Kilkenny Fianna Fáil TD John McGuinness has been elected to the Chair of the Dáil Public Accounts Committee.

The annual charade that occurs on the eve of the Mayoral election in Kilkenny caused controversy once again this year as Fine Gael’s David Fitzgerald was given the title following a voting pact with Fine Gael and Labour at Kilkenny Borough Council.

With the new Government fast approaching its first 100 days in office there will be much to discuss on Saturday Forum this week.