Public talk about the Puffins of the Skellig Michael Tuesday 15th of October, Club House Hotel Kilkenny at 8pm.
In the summer of 2000, Catherine Merrigan took a rough boat ride out to the rocky island of Skellig Michael off the coast of County Kerry to begin her new job as a guide. Almost alone on the dark and mystical island that first night, she realised she had made a big mistake and decided …
€33 million investment to secure water supply for Kilkenny City – McGuinness
A greener future: 10,000 trees to be planted at Troyswood Water Treatment Plant as part of sustainable project initiative Deputy John McGuinness has welcomed a substantial investment into the future of Kilkennys water supply by Uisce Éireann. The completion of a major €33 million investment in Kilkenny City securing the water supply for future generations and …
A brief history of Patterns
BY JOHN FITZGERALD Before I come to the great Pattern of Coolagh in County Kilkenny, here’s a brief history of Patterns I’ve put together. To understand the appeal of a lovely old tradition that has almost vanished from our modern world, it helps to be aware of the historical background to this peculiarly Irish day-out for the family. …
Reduce Cholesterol Naturally with Zerochol Cardio+
BY CLAIR WHITTY High cholesterol levels are just one of the risk factors for strokes and heart attacks. Thankfully, in many cases you can reduce cholesterol levels with dietary and lifestyle changes and the addition of one or two supplements. This approach has worked for me in the past, but I have to keep working …
SEAN MAGUIRE
BY MICHAEL O’LEARY In August, Sean Maguire returned to Cork City having previously had a successful spell on Leeside. The Castlecomer native made an instant impact with six goals in six appearances, as Cork City won promotion to the League of Ireland Premier Division having won the First Division title. Sean played a key role …
Stop Thinking About Posture
Focusing on posture can cause more trouble than it is worth By Paul Bolger. Chartered Physiotherapist at Nano Physiotherapy, Kilkenny (www.nanophysio.ie). We hear a lot about posture, particularly when it comes to back pain. But what if I told you that posture is not all that important? What if I told you that, in fact, focusing …
Kris and I both made it through that night
THE FACT OF THE MATTER BY PAUL HOPKINS It is ≠≠1995 and America’s Country Music Association (CMA) for the first time holds its AGM – shindig, more likely – outside the US, in Dublin. The attraction is obvious. Ireland has always been a big fan of Country music but the Garth Brooks phenomenon took it …
Lughnasa set for Gowran stage
Gowran Little Theatre is buzzing with excitement as they prepare to bring Brian Friel’s celebrated play, Dancing at Lughnasa, to the stage at Gowran Parish Hall from October 18th to 21st, 2024. Under the skilled direction of Declan Taylor, who has over three decades of experience in theatre, the production promises to captivate audiences. “It’s …
Kilkenny man Ben Lanigan features in arts review
Since the first Kilkenny Observer hit the shops of Kilkenny city and county, we have strived, insofar as possible, to cover as much of Kilkenny life as possible. One such area has been our work with the arts community and we have been delighted to allocate many column inches to theatre, music and art. Over …
Palimpsest (2024) per cent for Art Commission, Mayfair Library, Kilkenny
PALIMPSEST (2024) by artist Pauline O’Connell is an artistic and cultural project that creatively intertwines history, music, literature, sculpture and social engagement. The project draws on the history of the Mayfair Ballroom from 1943 to 1973, a period marked by significant social, political, and cultural changes following World War II and Ireland’s entry into the …
