On the borderline of better migrants law
THE FACT OF THE MATTER BY PAUL HOPKINS Last Friday marked International Day of the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, and in the same week comes a report that the Government is planning major new policies on migrants. Friday’s campaign was the Immigrant Council of Ireland’s national day of celebration of diversity and inclusion, dedicated to …
Finding ‘Flemingstown’, a lost medieval village in Kilkenny
A new survey of lands near Kilkenny Castle will be carried out this week to try to find the lost village of ‘Flemingstown’. The project, led by the Discovery Programme: Centre for Archaeology and Innovation Ireland, and in collaboration with the National Monuments Service, will involve investigations at the Dukesmeadow, an area of parkland estate …
Why woman are their own retiring lot
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR New research from Aviva Life & Pensions Ireland has thrown a spotlight on a stark reality facing many women as they approach retirement. There is a 31% gender pension gap. According to the study of working adults over 50, women are retiring with significantly less saved than men, a shortfall …
Tipperary on our mind!
Cats safe ahead of Thurles trip as Deise go down BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR SPORTSEDITOR@KILKENNYOBSERVER.IE Allianz Hurling League Roinn 1A Tipperary vs Kilkenny FBD Semple Stadum Saturday @ 7PM To describe this season’s National League Campaign as disappointing would probably be an understatement. With just two wins from their five games played, Derek Lyng …
Champions again!
St Kieran’s claim 26th national title in Croke Park battle BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR SPORTSEDITOR@KILKENNYOBSERVER.IE Masita All-Ireland PPS Croke Cup Senior A hurling final Croke Park St Kieran’s College 3-19 Presentation College Athenry 2-16 For a 26th time, St Kieran’s College have been crowned the All-Ireland Senior A colleges champions. The breeding ground for …
Kilkenny comes “Le Chéile” for St Patrick’s Day
Thousands Line the Streets for St Patrick’s Festival Parade in Kilkenny Tricolour bunting and flags rippled across the city last weekend, setting the scene for another action-filled St Patrick’s Festival Kilkenny, drawing crowds of over 100,000 to Ireland’s Medieval capital. Run alongside its sister festival, Kilkenny Tradfest, the weekend saw over 100 free gigs in venues throughout Kilkenny, …
Marble City Music Festival
This May, Kilkenny’s Marble City Music Festival enters a new phase of artistic ambition with two major orchestral events featuring international violinist Patrick Rafter, the RTÉ Concert Orchestra, and the Galway-based Luminosa String Orchestra. Presented in two of Kilkenny’s most historic venues, the concerts mark a significant moment in the festival’s continued growth, strengthening national …
Belated Mother’s Day greeting from Earth’s Storm-Children
CHOICES SHAPE YOUR FUTURE By Judith Ashton We love our mother, she’s yours as well. Her name is Gaia. She was born long ago in the Big Bang and is meant to live forever. She’s the most beautiful being in our solar family. Earth, our mother, Gaia, is a stunning, remarkable beauty, flowing with bountiful …
Shoot-out at Garryricken
By John Fitzgerald (Part one) Garryricken House is located just inside the County Kilkenny border, a mile from Poulacapple and about four miles outside Callan. It stands in a tranquil wooded area, a haven of peace where people love to walk and enjoy picnics. Birds chirp, cattle graze contentedly, and rabbits play in the fields …
Kutchenhaus opens first Irish showroom in Kilkenny
Ireland’s first showroom from German kitchen brand Kutchenhaus has opened its doors at Unit 2, Parklands Business Centre, Hebron Rd, Kilkenny, R95 KV5D. Owned and managed by Paula and Liam Holohan, Kutchenhaus Kilkenny is an immersive 3,300 sq. ft. space dedicated to German kitchen innovation and the latest styles, colours and finishes. On Saturday, 14th …
