CATHAL O’REILLY
BY MICHAEL O’LEARY Cathal O’Reilly from the Kilkenny City Harriers Club is part of The Ireland U-23 Squad for this Sunday’s European Cross Country Championships in Antalya in Turkey, and it will be his second time to have competed in the European Cross Country Championships having previously done so three years ago in Dublin. In …
Larry dons the chefs hat as trench meal will be prepared on the banks of the Nore
The Kilkenny Great War Memorial Committee invites you to join them at the Kilkenny Great War Memorial at the Peace Park on the banks of the River Nore, on Sunday 8th December 2024 at 7pm. The evening will include a demonstration of the preparation, cooking and issuing of a typical trench meal from the Great …
Kilkenny’s Great Escape!
BY JOHN FITZGERALD (Part two) Continuing the story of the Great Escape from Kilkenny jail (or Gaol, which was the old spelling). Part one can be read on the Kilkenny Observer website… The men gathered at the entrance to the tunnel and at 6.40 p.m., Larry Condon led the way in. He had previously ascertained that it was safe and secure. …
Tips for dry skin in the winter
BY CLAIR WHITTY Does your skin dry out during the colder winter months? Cold weather, wind, central heating, showers and baths that are too hot all dry out your skin. It is important to consider if you need to make any changes to your skin care routine at this time of year. Start by looking …
The promise of snow
The Kilkenny Observer Newspaper is delighted to present our ‘2024 Christmas short story series’. We have invited five Kilkenny based writers to submit a short story over the coming weeks, which we hope you will enjoy. This is week three and we welcome Patrick Griffin. Melted cheese for Christmas dinner, Martin thought grumpily. What were they playing …
Round Two of the Hand v McGregor case
AS I SEE IT BY MARIANNE HERON The recent high profile rape trial had elements of a David, or rather Davinia V Goliath, contest with hair colourist Nikita Hand pitted against Mixed Martial Arts superstar Conor McGregor. The jury reached their verdict and Hand emerged with damages of just short of a quarter of a …
Kilkenny Launches Festive Fridays at Yulefest 2024 a Night Time Economy Initiative
Kilkenny is lighting up this holiday season with the launch of Festive Fridays a Night Time Economy and Shop Kilkenny Initiative. Every Friday of Yulefest, the City will host an array of festive activities designed to bring the community together, support local businesses, and create a vibrant night time atmosphere for both residents and visitors alike. …
Christmas reading at Clogh
Clogh writers are delighted to announce ‘A Chreistmas reading’ at the Clogh parish centre on Wednesday December 11th at 7.30pm. Jane Meally from the writers group said she envisaged the night as being extra special considering the time of year and the theme. A special welcome is extended to other writers groups from city and …
Our future is not necessarily guaranteed
THE FACT OF THE MATTER BY PAUL HOPKINS It will likely be into the early days of the new year before a coalition Government is formed. And it will be roughly a repeat of last time around, Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, but with the Labour Party or, perhaps, some Independents – the Greens having …
Santa arrives at Market Cross – sleigh bells, shopping and smiles all-round
All photos by Amanda Burke
