Drowning the Shamrock in Barcelona
FURTHERMORE By Gerry Moran You can’t drown the shamrock in sake. Believe me – I tried. It doesn’t work. I tried it with two American friends, Jack and Diane, in a Sushi Bar in Barcelona many years ago. I don’t remember the name of the Sushi Bar but what I do remember, however, is raising …
Iran: why customers, as always, pay the price
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR In the wake of relentless Israeli and US airstrikes on Iran, the assassination of its leadership, and retaliatory strikes across the Gulf states, the world grapples with a severe energy crisis. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has halted 20 million barrels of daily oil, a fifth of global …
Women open doors on single home buyers
AS I SEE IT BY MARIANNE HERON There’s an advert on TV which shows a couple who are first-time buyers looking for a mortgage. Several of the mortgage brokers they contact get their pitch all wrong before one gets it right. But now it seems all of them may be off trend. There are more …
They are the one in 10 we care little about
THE FACT OF THE MATTER BY PAUL HOPKINS On September 28, 1992, Ireland ratified the UN Convention On The Rights Of The Child which, then just four years in existence, outlined the responsibilities of governments to protect and promote children’s rights through their laws, policies and practice. Ireland’s Child Care Act 1991 was in its …
Loreto Kilkenny All Ireland Junior A Camogie Schools Champions 2026
Loreto Kilkenny were crowned All Ireland Junior A Camogie Schools Champions after defeating a strong Ursuline Thurles team in Jenkinstown. This was a 12th title landed at this grade by Loreto Kilkenny leaving them on top of the roll of Honor. This win completed an 8th Junior & Senior All Ireland Camogie double for the …
St Patrick’s Festival Kilkenny 2026 brings boost to local economy
What to expect at St Patrick’s Festival Kilkenny 2026 St Patrick’s Festival Kilkenny will transform Ireland’s Medieval Capital into a celebration of Irish culture from March 14–17, with more than 80 events planned across the four-day festival featuring a mix of music, heritage, family fun, workshops and community events. Presented by Kilkenny County Council, the …
The School on the Hill
By John Fitzgerald (Part two) In 2000 a marathon reunion was held at Kilmoganny’s School on the Hill. Past pupils had mixed memories of school days. Part One can be read on the Observer website. Lil Corcoran (O’Gorman) began her education at the school in 1919. She remembered the weekly visit of Canon O’ Keeffe, …
Kilkenny students impress at the Student Enterprise Programme County Final
Local Enterprise Office Kilkenny have announced that young entrepreneurs from CBC Kilkenny will represent County Kilkenny in this year’s senior category at the Student Enterprise Programme National Finals on Thursday 7th May 2026. Students took part in the County Kilkenny Final on Wednesday 4th March which was held at the Lyrath Estate Hotel. The final event was …
International Women’s Day Celebrations at Rothe House
Michelle McMahon delivered an inspirational presentation on her ecofeminism artwork and on the history of Goddess cultures, on International Women’s Day at Rothe House, in collaboration with the Kilkenny Creative Ireland Program and Kilkenny County Council’s Biodiversity Office. Michelle introduced the enthusiastic attendees to some of the many prehistoric civilisations who worshipped the Great Mother …
‘The countdown to is over. With just two days to go, it’s your last chance to grab tickets and plan an epic Kilkenny Tradfest weekend!’
Kilkenny Tradfest celebrates Irish traditional music, promoting local talent and drawing global performers each March. The festival begins on Friday, 13th March with an opening trail gig in Doherty’s on Friary Street at 6pm, hosted by Conor & Alexa. One of the weekend’s most anticipated performances follows at St. Canice’s Cathedral at 7.30pm, where an …
