Online shopping now packaged with extra tax
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR Irish shoppers ordering from sites such as Temu, Shein and many UK retailers are starting to feel the impact of new EU customs rules introducing a €3 charge on many low-value imports from outside the bloc. It marks the end of a system that allowed millions of small parcels to …
The Augustinians were appointed to serve and maintain
This week, The Kilkenny Observer welcomes John Comerford from Kilkenny tours who will bring us on trip to visit various locations in Kilkenny city and county. We hope to bring you a piece of history on the first Friday of each month. To give the full history on each location would take up too many …
The Countdown to Kilkenny’s Music Festival Has Begun…
One of the South East’s most popular summer events is set to return on Sunday, July 12th, as the Kilkenny Country Music Festival brings a star-studded line-up of country music favourites to Gowran Park Racecourse. Running from 1pm to 7pm, the festival promises an afternoon of live music, dancing and family entertainment in the beautiful …
Callan PP chases courting couples…
By John Fitzgerald Last week I recounted how the bells in Callan parish church rang out for all the sad and happy occasions…tolling to remind people of their religious obligations. But other bells rang out an altogether different, less welcome message. They were the ones that jingled on Canon Carrigan’s pony and trap when he …
Sibeko… and his field of dreams
THE FACT OF THE MATTER BY PAUL HOPKINS Watching the climactic moments of the World Cup over the past weeks brings to mind a conversation I once had. “You see one of your good friends do something good and you take your ball home and learn to do it yourself. Next day, you’re back and …
JJ Kavanagh Junior Hurling D League Final 2026
Cloneen 2-17; Graigue Ballycallan 1-15. By John Power at Ballyragget GAA Grounds. Cloneen captured a historic first title in the club’s history when they claimed the Junior Hurling A-F League crown with a deserved five-point victory over Graigue-Ballycallan in Ballyragget on Saturday afternoon. The triumph marked a landmark day for the Skeogh-based club, which was …
Iverk Produce Junior Hurling C League Final 2026
St Martins 2-12; Emeralds 1-14. John Power at Jenkinstown. St Martins capped a great weekend for the club by achieving a second league title for the club, grasping victory from the depths of defeat in Jenkinstown. When Liam Grant polished a penalty with aplomb for Emeralds on 24 minutes that side were four points clear, …
Tips for holidays in the sun
A sunny holiday is something many of us look forward to and being prepared is key. Let’s start with calming the nervous traveller I love the flower remedies for this and Healing Herbs Aspen is the perfect essence to aid relaxation. You simply add a couple of drops to water and sip. One of the …
Six shillings admission and dancing until 2am
In part 2, of The Kilkenny Mayfair ballroom, The Kilkenny walkers club look behind the scenes at the one time famous ballroom that saw not only famous bands from Ireland perform there but also well known American singers Part two of our look back at the Mayfair ballroom Week two of our look back at …
Community celebrates opening of new Freshford Town AFC facility
There was a fantastic atmosphere in Freshford on Bank holiday weekend as Freshford Town AFC officially opened its new all-weather training facility following more than three years of planning and development. The event attracted a large attendance from across the local community, with club members, players, parents, supporters and invited guests gathering to celebrate a …
