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Stories from the front page of the Kilkenny People from Friday, May 9, 1975:
A £120,000 Kilkenny school which was officially opened on Thursday of last week was closed down on Monday of this week ‘as a precautionary measure’.
The school at St Patrick’s for the De La Salle brothers was opened and blessed by Bishop Birch.
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Parents of the 285 pupils became worried when they saw cracks in the ceiling and they heard stories of the high alumina cement which was used in the building.
According to a Kilkenny City engineer this cement ‘could be suspect’. However, he added that some buildings with this cement had proved alright while others had not been so good.
On advice, school manager Very Rev Patrick Ryan, Adm St Patrick’s closed the school for a week for inspection.
On Tuesday of this week it was examined by the Institute of Industrial Research and Standards and the school was given the all-clear. The school will now reopen on Monday.
“Everyone’s mind is at ease now,” said Fr Ryan. “The parents, teachers and all will be happier now that the test has been carried out.”
Boating Down The River
A new entertainment during this year’s Kilkenny Beer Festival will be boats on the Nore.
Approximately 15 pedal boats will be provided for the enjoyment of water enthusiasts who don’t like getting themselves wet.
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Cup Final
Kilkenny v Tipperary battles on the sportsfields always seem to bring out the best in both sides in any code. Sunday’s McCalmont Cup decider should be no different.
Representing the Marble City will be Freebooters, otherwise known as the Blues, and flying the Tipperary banner will be Thurles, who have worn blue jerseys down through the years.
First Division outfit ’Booters, who have their sights set on a league title, will be all out for their third McCalmont Cup.
Thurles, who are carrying the flag of the Kilkenny second division, will be hoping to add another crown to the one they won in 1969.
Taoiseach Visits
An Taoiseach, Mr Liam Cosgrave, TD, visited Kilkenny for the annual County Convention of Fine Gael.
The Taoiseach visited the Kilkenny Design Workshops and Butler House, now part of the Design Centre complex.
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