Windgap…A little piece of Heaven
BY JOHN FITZGERALD Part 2 Noel Ryan continued his guided tour of Windgap. I had accompanied the Kilkenny Heritage Walkers on their Saturday outing, and a revelation it was that weekend. Noel has an intimate grasp of local heritage A few years ago he co-authored with his brother Jim a book about Windgap’s remarkable history and archaeology. His parents managed the …
No Quarter given!
Eight teams bid for last four spots BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR SPORTSEDITOR@KILKENNYOBSERVER.IE St Canice’s Credit Union Kilkenny Senior Championship Quarter-Finals Four intriguing encounters lie ahead this weekend as the St Canice’s Credit Union Kilkenny Senior Championship reaches the Quarter-Final stage. Current Tom Walsh cup holders, O’Loughlin Gaels are in action on Sunday in UPMC …
Carlow Little Theatre perform at the Home Rule club, Kilkenny
Fresh on the heels of a One-Act Season at Visual, Carlow on 2nd and 3rd October 2024, and ahead of a major full-length production of Da at the same Venue less than two weeks later, Carlow Little Theatre Society presents two new One-Act plays by acclaimed Carlow author and playwright, Barry McKinley. His plays 3 …
Premiere of ‘Teddy’ by Wexford Playwright Sheila Forsey at Eugene O’Neill International Festival of Theatre
The Eugene O’Neill International Festival of Theatre is delighted to announce the world premiere of ‘Teddy’, an original play by Wexford playwright and Irish Times best-selling author, Sheila Forsey. This red carpet premiere, set for Friday, 11th October 2024, at St Michael’s Theatre in New Ross, is poised to be a major highlight of the …
CLASS DAY FOR PRES’ LADIES AS THEY CELEBRATE 59TH REUNION
Photos: jbs photos kilkenny For those of a certain age, ‘The school around the corner’ aired on radio and later RTE television will evoke many happy memories. After a run of eight years on Radio Éireann, “The School Around the Corner” was moved to television in 1962. Again, hosted by Paddy Crosby, it ran for …
Kilkenny County Council Library Service to mark National Public Libraries Day 202
Kilkenny County Council Library Service is one of 300+ libraries marking National Public Libraries Day 2024 on Saturday, 28th September. This initiative aims to highlight the vital role of public Libraries in Irish society, raise awareness of the diverse services they offer and encourage people to become members. To coincide with the day, the Take a Closer Look campaign …
Annual Road Hurling at Johnswell
A fantastic evening was had in Johnswell at the annual road hurling The evening was attended by Senior Kilkenny Hurlers, Paddy Deegan and Huw Lawlor, also local Cllr Pat Fitzpatrick.
DANIELLE MORRISSEY
BY MICHAEL O’LEARY Last week, Danielle Morrissey was nominated for Intermediate Camogie Player of the Year following her outstanding performances in helping Kilkenny reach the All-Ireland Final. Unfortunately for Danielle and her Kilkenny teammates, they suffered heartbreak in losing the All-Ireland Final by a point to Cork, but her efforts throughout the year have seen …
Support Your Physical Performance with Ashwagandha
BY CLAIR WHITTY Ashwagandha is an adaptogenic herb used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine by both men and women. The herb’s adaptogenic properties may help to improve energy levels and reduce fatigue associated with stress and low mood. It may help balance mood swings and enhance emotional well-being. Ashwagandha may also support testosterone levels. Men particularly …
Windgap… A little piece of Heaven
BY JOHN FITZGERALD Part 1 A little piece of Heave fell from out the sky one day…so went the old song that warmed many an Irish heart. A sizable chunk of that piece must have fallen in the part of our county now occupied by the village of Windgap and its bucolic hinterland. It has some of …
