Farrell’s Freshford crowned junior kings!
Brian Kennedy outstanding as St Lachtain’s take title home BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR SPORTSEDITOR@KILKENNYOBSERVER.IE AIB All-Ireland Junior Hurling Championship Final St Lachtain’s 1-18 Russell Rovers 0-16 Croke Park, Referee: Peter Owens (An Dún) St Lachtain’s, Freshford, Kilkenny, AIB All-Ireland Club Junior Hurling Champions 2024! That has a lovely ring to it and I’d imagine …
Out with the old and in with the new as St John’s Community celebrate
As they said farewell to 2024, St John’s Community joined together to welcome 2025. The Kilkenny Observer was there to record the occasion.
Laugh as much as you breathe and love as long as you live
By Ger Cody I cannot be certain how many times Milo Hennessy spoke about Epicurus. I would, however, hazard a guess that it didn’t happen too often. Epicurus, a Greek philosopher, was the author of an ethical philosophy of simple pleasure, friendship and retirement. One of the most famous quotes from the bold Epicurus was …
The lonely life of a Kilkenny County Councillor
THE LAST WORD By Pat Coughlan In Kilkenny city and county, the medieval streets reflect a long history of serving the community and the nation. Many are drawn to the idea of public service. Being a Kilkenny County Councillor is seen as a noble opportunity to improve the community and influence its future. The aim …
Poignant play performed by two Kilkenny greats
FURTHERMORE By Gerry Moran Back in 2022 I attended one of the most touching, and poignant, pieces of theatre I had been to in a long, long time. Called The Quiet Land it was produced by Barnstorm Theatre in the Home Rule Club as part of the launch of their lunchtime theatre as part of …
How I see the world unfold in 2025
THE FACT OF THE MATTER BY PAUL HOPKINS Economy notwithstanding, Ireland is emerging from what has been a lost decade for many – in housing and health and emigration – and we are, hopefully, emerging with a new Government with a greater sense of what needs to be done. That said, Ireland’s growth rate is …
Clash of the stripes!
A change of jersey is likely in Junior decider BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR SPORTSEDITOR@KILKENNYOBSERVER.IE St Lachtain’s vs Russell Rovers At the time of writing, it isn’t known which of Sunday’s finalists will take to the Croker pitch in their ‘home’ jersey. Both St Lachtain’s and Russell Rovers tops are quite similar, and echo links …
AIB All-Ireland Junior Hurling Championship Final
St Lachtain’s ‘Road to Croker’ BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR SPORTSEDITOR@KILKENNYOBSERVER.IE Steven Farrell’s men stand an hour or so away from claiming the big prize in Junior club hurling. But before you earn the right to hurl in Croker for silverware, you must take care of business in your county, then your province, and that …
Freshford out to ruffle Rovers feathers in Croker decider
Farrell’s men seek junior crown in Captial clash BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR SPORTSEDITOR@KILKENNYOBSERVER.IE AIB All-Ireland Junior Hurling Championship Final St Lachtain’s vs Russell Rovers Sunday, 12:30pm, Croke Park The last man standing. St Lachtain’s carry that tag this weekend as they represent all on Noreside on one of the biggest days in the club …
WINNER OF THE CHRISTMAS GIFT VOUCHER
Thank you to all who entered the competition draw to win a €200 gift voucher sponsored by The Kilkenny Observer. We were delighted to get such a huge response. Margaret Casey, volunteer worker at Jack and Jills, Friary Street was delighted to be invited to pick the winner from all the entries. The lucky winner …
