Soaring Star success for Stripeywomen quartet!
Danielle Morrissey collects intermediate POTY BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR SPORTSEDITOR@KILKENNYOBSERVER.IE All pics courtesy of INPHO Kilkenny intermediate camogs were to the fore in more ways than one at the PwC Camogie All-Star Awards 2024 in Croke Park last weekend. Four players from Seamus Kelly’s beaten finalists picked up the prestigious accolades in Croke Park …
Mugshots and my missed chance to run
FURTHERMORE By Gerry Moran Make no mistake, politics is a mugs game. And if you don’t believe me take one look at all those mugs, as in mugshots, staring at us from every pole in every parish in the city and county. And may I say, lest anyone think I’m being sarcastic, lads, and lassies …
Why election give-aways won’t bring happiness
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR As we inch closer to a General Election, one thing is clear: we would be forgiven for thinking that the political landscape is been transformed into a giant cash bazaar. With billions from the Apple tax case and Budget 2025’s pre-Christmas giveaways, every party is playing Santa early. But is …
Mayors Christmas concert announced
Mayor Andrew McGuinness has announced the lineup for this year’s Mayors Christmas Concert and it looks like an incredible night awaits. So far, some of Kilkennys finest talent have been confirmed to take the stage at The Watergate Theatre on Tuesday December 3rd. Headliners will be The Kilkennys who are currently on tour in Holland …
Christmas creep arrives long before Santy
AS I SEE IT BY MARIANNE HERON Fancy tucking into turkey and mince pies for a summer holiday treat? I don’t, but that’s the way retail is going. If you want to start a lively conversation, ask when the earliest signs of Xmasitis – an infectious disease affecting your wallet – appeared. This year a …
Kilkenny to Kilimanjaro Direct fundraising table Quiz 28th November
A table quiz will be held next Thursday, 28th November at the Orchard Bar Kilkenny at 8pm. All proceeds to Kilimanjaro Direct, the charity founded by former Presentation Secondary music teacher Sheila Ryan. A table of 4 costs €40. There will be a raffle with great prizes and finger food will be provided on the …
New Ross Drama Workshop presents ‘Moll’ by John B. Keane
The New Ross Drama Workshop is thrilled to announce its upcoming production of Moll, the beloved comedy by renowned Irish playwright John B. Keane. This hilariously funny play will be performed at St. Michael’s Theatre, New Ross, from Wednesday, 27th to Friday 29th, November. Directed by Kate O’Keeffe, who has directed the groups most recent productions …
Getting the job done in just four days
THE FACT OF THE MATTER BY PAUL HOPKINS Since the pandemic, there has been an increasing call globally for a four-day working week and a growing consensus it could prove more productive for businesses and better suited to employees’ life/work balance. Countries that already have a four-day week are Iceland, Belgium, United Arab Emirates, Lithuania …
Recovering from Childhood Experiences
It is possible for adults who suffered from childhood maltreatment to reduce the impacts on their health and wellbeing By Paul Bolger. Chartered Physiotherapist at Nano Physiotherapy, Kilkenny (www.nanophysio.ie). Experiencing serious maltreatment in childhood increases our risk of developing health conditions later in life. However, a nourishing environment, loving carers and positive experiences help to counterbalance …
WILLIE MULLINS
BY MICHAEL O’LEARY This weekend in Punchestown, two of Willie Mullins stable stars are set to make their seasonal debut as both Champion Hurdle winner State Man and dual Gold Cup Champion Galopin Des Champs are declared in The Morgiana Hurdle and Durkan Chase respectively. This is the time of the year that The Champion …
