Snowflakes and air-raid sirens
BY JOHN FITZGERALD Abstract Art, far from having its origins in the 19th century, dates back more than 60,000 years. Research shows that Ancient Man, despite his presumed backwardness in so many other respects, made impressive art. Much of it involved symbols and patterns not far removed from those that we see in modern works by …
KILKENNY BUSINESS SET FOR NATIONAL ENTERPRISE AWARDS FINAL
A manufacturing company from County Kilkenny are set to compete with the country’s best small businesses as one of the Finalists for the National Enterprise Award taking place this week. Hi Tec Medicare will represent Local Enterprise Office Kilkenny at the prestigious awards that take place on Thursday 22nd May in the Round Room at the …
Over 60 and Ready to Shine? Discover Stand-Up Comedy and Boost Your Confidence!
Are you over 60? Have you ever wanted to try stand-up comedy or even just wanted to improve your public speaking and confidence in front of an audience? Then our new introduction to stand-up comedy course is the perfect opportunity for you! Over a six-week course consisting of five classes and a special performance night, …
The Drug Cabinet in Your Brain
Chemicals that you produce naturally in your brain that are powerful pain relievers By Paul Bolger. Chartered Physiotherapist at Nano Physiotherapy, Kilkenny (www.nanophysio.ie). There is a drug cabinet in your brain. Within this drug cabinet is one of the most powerful pain-relieving drugs of them all – and you have the power to make use of …
Kilkenny’s old lanes…a treasure beyond price
BY JOHN FITZGERALD You may have read about people who experienced “time slips.” This is when you visit a place with a past that tends to “visit” the present now and then… as with phantom air battles, the sound of shellfire at the Normandy beach or knights and damsels roaming about in a vivid image …
Cats get it done, despite Dubs comeback!
Billy Ryan shine’s as final berth secured BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR SPORTSEDITOR@KILKENNYOBSERVER.IE Leinster SHC – Round 4 Kilkenny 5-19 Dublin 3-21 UPMC Nowlan Park Referee: Michael Kennedy The sun splitting the trees, four majors and twelve points on the scoreboard for the hosts and only ten points registered for the visitors, a comfortable afternoon …
Murphy magic helps Stripeywomen take Leinster crown!
Derry calling for provincial champions By Aoife Lanigan, PRO Leinster Senior Camogie Final Kilkenny 0-20 Wexford 1-6 Kilkenny won their 27th Leinster Senior Title when they defeated Wexford in sun drenched Netwatch Cullen Park last Saturday. Both sets of players entered the pitch prior to throw in wearing shorts but were informed by the referee …
Garda Flatley: we all need protection and respect
THE FACT OF THE MATTER BY PAUL HOPKINS There was a time when every Irish mother wanted a ‘good job’ for their blue-eyed boy. A ‘job for life’ but one that commanded respect in the community, so the mammy could hold her head high. If the priesthood was not the calling, and the education not …
‘With Inclined Ear’
‘With Inclined Ear’ is a solo exhibition by artist Saidhbhín Gibson. At the core of the exhibition is the video of the same title accompanied by photographic pieces. The exhibition looks at sheep’s wool and its value, highlighting the disconnect between humans and natural materials. The video is composed of scenes of a Wicklow Cheviot …
Magpies on the Pylon
Many will remember him as Johnny Connors in the television series Glenroe. A role he was to play for eleven years. Others may recognise him as Mikey from Kilanaskully. Michael Collins is a name that is very recognisable not just from the aforementioned TV shows, but from his many appearances on stage in such venues …
