From Lisnafunchin National school to the Mens shed
The song “Two Little Boys” (originally titled “When We Were Two Little Boys”) was written by lyricist Edward Madden and composer Theodore F. Morse in 1903. This song is a celebration of loyalty and friendship. With that in mind we focus on two members of Kilkenny Men’s Shed, Shem Muldowney and Micheal Bergin. When they …
Local teen Sam Cummins set to represent Ireland at European Championships
From August 20th to 23rd, Waterford will host the U17 Inline Hockey European Championships, with Inline Hockey Ireland & SETU Arena welcoming national teams from Slovenia, Italy, France, Czechia, Great Britain, Belgium, Slovakia, and Ireland. Among those proudly representing Ireland will be local teenager Sam Cummins, who has once again earned selection to the national squad …
Newpark Community gathers for outdoor Mass
The Upper Green in Newpark was filled with song and prayer last Wednesday evening as neighbours and friends gathered for a special outdoor community Mass. Chief celebrant Monsignor Dan Carroll was joined by Fr. Paul Kasu, Fr. Noel McGrath, and Monsignor Michael Ryan to concelebrate the moving and inclusive Mass. The ceremony drew families from …
Heritage at Risk: Heritage Week 2026 with Kilkenny County Council Library Service
Kilkenny County Council Library Service is delighted to announce an exciting programme of events for Heritage Week 2026, taking place from the 15th to the 23rd of August. This year’s theme “Heritage at Risk” encourages us to explore the built, natural and cultural aspects of our heritage that are endangered, to reimagine and revive these sites, artefacts …
Ferrymountgarret Bridge refurbishment on course for completion by Kilkenny County Council
The repair and refurbishment of the Ferrymountgarret Bridge in south Kilkenny is a major infrastructural project for Kilkenny County Council. Structural defects on, in and under the bridge were fully assessed in 2025 and funding in the amount of Approx. €1.5m was provided by the Department of Transport in the 2026 budget to carry out …
The Canal walk the canal that was never finished
The Kilkenny Observer welcomes John Comerford from Kilkenny tours who will bring us on trip to visit various locations in Kilkenny city and county. We hope to bring you a piece of history on the first Friday of each month. To give the full history on each location would take up too many column inches, …
Artist Julie Moorhouse new collection
Artist Julie Moorhouse will showcase a collection of new work at the Men’s Shed in Thomastown during this year’s Kilkenny Arts Week. Based in Gowran, Co. Kilkenny, Julie is a well-known artist whose vibrant and imaginative creations reflect her passion for creativity and the arts. Drawing inspiration from painting, live music, theatre, film and literature, …
Stories, poems, and a glittering Hall of Fame…
By John Fitzgerald A three-hour feast of storytelling, verse, and historical reminiscence will unfold at Fennelly’s of Callan on August 15th. Historian Philip Lynch will join Joe Kennedy of Callan Heritage and other luminaries to present talks, recite poetry, tell folk tales, and display a collection of vintage local maps. An extensive question and answer …
George Vaughan Exhibition in Jerpoint
George Vaughan is one of Ireland’s most respected and accomplished artists, with a career spanning several decades and a body of work that has earned recognition both nationally and internationally. Born in Limerick in 1941, he spent his early years in the city before leaving at the age of twenty-seven to pursue new artistic opportunities. …
Thomastown make powerful statement with win over Clara
Thomastown 1-31; Clara 2-16. John Power at Mullinavat GAA Grounds. Thomastown sent out an early warning to the rest of the county as they opened their 2026 St Canice’s Senior Hurling League campaign with an emphatic twelve-point victory over Clara at Mullinavat GAA Grounds on Saturday afternoon. Played before a large attendance in glorious summer …
