Join Gareth for a talk and walk
A ‘Talk & Walk’ with artist Gareth Kennedy as part of his Rhizome residency, enabled by the Kilkenny Arts Office exploring potentials for novel green spaces and citizen based ecological practice and climate action in Kilkenny is about to take place. The day will begin with an artist talk by Gareth from the Butler Gallery, …
The Last Christmas Post
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 week we welcome Dr Joseph Kearney. By Dr. Joseph Kearney The man from Mullinahone had a cough. I …
A classical Christmas with famous musicians coming to Kilkenny? Last tickets available with 2 of 4 concerts SOLD OUT
Patrick Rafter heads up the incredible Marble City Music Festival for their Christmas concerts from Thursday November 28th to Sunday 6th December in St Mary’s Cathedral in Kilkenny City. The festival outlook is simple – great music and brilliant atmospheres. So it makes sense to have some complimentary mulled wine & mince pies, all while …
Are women the worst critics of women?
THE FACT OF THE MATTER BY PAUL HOPKINS Donald J Trump has returned as the 47th President of America having beaten Democratic rival Kamala Harris by nearly five million ballots and a good majority of the electoral ballot. Elvia Trossman, my friend in New Jersey, a professional and mother of two and a Coloured woman, …
MARKET CROSS SHOPPING CENTRE CELEBRATES 30 YEARS IN BUSINESS
Market Cross Shopping Centre is thrilled to celebrate 30 years of successful trading this November. Over the decades, we’ve grown to become a cornerstone of the community, providing a vibrant shopping experience for all. To mark this special milestone, we’re offering a fantastic parking promotion—shop with us until the 29th of November and enjoy the …
MIRIAM WALSH
BY MICHAEL O’LEARY In October, Miriam Walsh retired from Inter-County Senior Camogie following a highly successful career in which she won 3 Senior All-Ireland Medals, 5 National League Medals, 3 All-Stars and was also named Camogie Player Of The Year in 2022. Having joined The Senior set-up in 2011, Miriam played a key role as …
Love is good for your health
Childhood experience can leave a mark on our biology – but love and care protect us By Paul Bolger. Chartered Physiotherapist at Nano Physiotherapy, Kilkenny (www.nanophysio.ie). Over the past two weeks we have learned that childhood maltreatment has negative effects on health much later in life, that our body’s systems learn and adapt to this, and …
Student Enterprise Programme Comes to MacDonagh Junction for a Special Christmas Market
The Local Enterprise Office is excited to announce that students from schools all over the county will be participating in a Christmas market over Christmas on Tuesdays and Thursday (3rd, 5th, 10th, & 12th December) from 12 noon. These talented young entrepreneurs have been working hard over the past year to develop and market their own …
The Clonygarra Murder – Eviction ends in tragedy
BY JOHN FITZGERALD PART ONE The events surrounding the murder of Callan man, Patrick Devereux, in 1828, and the hanging of two men convicted of the crime, still cast a shadow over the town. The multiple tragedy was sparked off by a series of brutal evictions in Clonygarra, a townland in Coolaghmore parish, just outside Callan. In the spring of 1828, Viscount Clifden decided that five families …
Natural Help for Sore Throat
BY CLAIR WHITTY As the colder months set in, I am seeing many customers asking for solutions for the discomfort of sore throats. A sore throat can be extremely painful. It can feel scratchy, and you may have difficulty swallowing. There are some natural solutions to help relieve the discomfort. You might like to try …
