THE Book of Lismore might not have been envisioned as an e-book or a handy little iPad app, yet the rare 15th century manuscript has much in common with 21st century communications, according to UCC president Michael Murphy.

The distraught father of a man who died after receiving an “unmerciful” kick to the head today said he was considering civil action against his son’s attacker.

A FATAL accident yesterday evening on a construction site, the third this week, has rocked the industry.

JUDGING by the reaction in Kilkenny yesterday, Finance Minister Charlie McCreevy was easy on those fond of their tipple.