ROBERT (BOBBY) O’LEARY
There was a overwhelming sadness around Gowran and beyond with the passing of Robert (Bobby) O’Leary on Monday night 4th November following a long illness bravely borne. The son of Alice and James, Robert was born on 8th May 1949 and he grew up in Fr. Murphy Square, before moving to Gowran where he married …
Martin goes abroad for Christmas
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 two and we welcome Catherine Cronin. Melted cheese for Christmas dinner, Martin thought grumpily. What were …
JOHN MARTIN
BY MICHAEL O’LEARY A dramatic finish to one of the most spectacular League of Ireland campaigns, saw Shelbourne strike late with an 85th minute goal from Harry Wood to defeat Derry City 1-0 at The Brandywell and give Damien Duff’s charges their first Premier Division title in 18 years since 2006. With their nearest title …
Healthy Stress Balance
Tips to turn down the volume on stress to lead a healthier life By Paul Bolger. Chartered Physiotherapist at Nano Physiotherapy, Kilkenny (www.nanophysio.ie). Stress is a perfectly normal and healthy part of being alive. In fact, it has been essential for our survival. However, persistent, frequent, unrelenting stress plays a key role in many health issues …
Kilkenny’s Great Escape!
BY JOHN FITZGERALD (Part One) The Kilkenny Heritage walkers braved torrential rain and high winds on Saturday to recall one of the most dramatic events of the War of Independence, the mass break-out from Kilkenny jail. It happened more than a century ago this month. Veteran member Paddy Neary was joined by dedicated locals, some of whom (including Deirdre Mansfield and …
Kilkenny School Project
It is that time of year again where children in Kilkenny School Project NS are eagerly waiting in anticipation for the Annual Winter Fayre. The event has become a cherished tradition on the KSP calendar. The whole school is taken over by Parents and school staff and turned into a fun filled festival space. “Our …
YULEFEST KILKENNY KICKS OFF THIS SATURDAY WITH SANTA’S ARRIVAL TO THE CITY
Yulefest, Christmas in Kilkenny is finally here! Join Santa as he arrives to Kilkenny to officially launch Yulefest Kilkenny 2024 on Saturday 30th November! Keeping with tradition Santa will travel by boat down the River Nore, before taking a trip around the City and finishing up at Kilkenny Castle. Finally, he will join Cathaoirleach of Kilkenny …
Bennettsbridge Christmas Art Fest
Members of the Bennettsbridge Art Group will present a Christmas Art Fest on Sunday, 8th December in the Community Hall. There will be something to suit everyone with handmade Christmas Cards, unique Christmas tree decorations, hand-knitted items, wall hangings with a Christmas theme, original art and prints. Solve some of your Christmas gift requirements and …
Give the gift of an Irish Brand this Christmas
BY CLAIR WHITTY I know that many of you love to give an Irish, or locally made gift for Christmas. What better way to support some of the fantastic companies and people making products that we have here in Ireland. Here are some of the Irish gifts that we stock. A jar of local honey …
I know her mother… she is my mother
FURTHERMORE By Gerry Moran Watched a programme on the telly a while back called Sad Songs On The BBC. I didn’t know what I was letting myself in for. A few tissues wouldn’t have gone astray. It kicked off with Paul McCartney singing, solo, Eleanor Rigby, one of the Beatles most poetic and poignant compositions …
