On Sunday the 25th of August, Tullaroan Camogie Club hosted the Trish Maher Memorial Tournament for U13 camogie teams
There were eight teams of 17 girls per team who lined out for this competitive U13 camogie tournament at the GAA grounds, Tullaroan. Tullaroan Callan St Brigid’s, Ballycallan St. Anne’s (Johnstown/Galmoy/Crosspatrick) Lisdowney Mooncoin Danesfort Urlingford A tough battle was fought by all teams to the bitter end. Catherine, Tom and the Maher family would like …
RÁS NA MBAN 2024
BY MICHAEL O’LEARY Photo Credit:- Vicky Comerford Next week will see the return of one of the highlights of the year in Kilkenny, The Rás na mBan. The Rás na mBan begins next Wednesday 4th September, before concluding outside Kilkenny Castle on Sunday week 8th September. The race began in 2006, and it was moved to …
Community bonds strengthened as Butts Young Leaders host chill and grill
It was the final Saturday of the Kilkenny Arts festival. The city was alive with arts in all shapes and sizes. St John’s priory entertained with Mari Samuelson on violin with Julien Quentin on piano. Fictions picture company were preparing to light up the castle later that evening. Meanwhile the Kilkenny alternative art festival (AKA) …
Re-Turn deposit: making polluters pay, or rewarding them?
THE LAST WORD By Pat Coughlan The Re-Turn deposit return scheme has been making waves in Ireland, aiming to tackle the ever-growing issue of waste. The idea is simple: you pay a small deposit when you buy a drink, and you get it back when you return the empty container. Sounds straightforward, right? But as …
ILLUSTRATED TALK ON STAINED GLASS WINDOWS
“Tears of joy”; “ What a generous welcome we got on arrival”; “ The sun came out on such a happy occasion”; “What a feast for the eyes and ears”; “Congratulations on this afternoon’s presentation and the booklet is a lovely keepsake”; “George Sherwood would have been so proud”; “ My late good friend George …
THE BLACK ABBEY
BY JOHN FITZGERALD (PART TWO) A TREASURE TO BEHOLD Continuing the story of this treasure of Kilkenny’s heritage… By 1776, the Black Abbey’s status as a church had been almost forgotten. The building was in a dilapidated state. Its roof had fallen in, part of the nave had disappeared, and the church pillars were buried …
Rights for the sisterhood: are we nearly there?
AS I SEE IT BY MARIANNE HERON Just the other week we said ‘Goodnight Sister’ to Nell McCafferty, journalist and founding member of the Irish Women’s Liberation movement. While she may be gone, she was unforgettably unique and scores of illuminating memories and tributes to her have shot across the media like August meteor showers. …
Counting up the soaring cost of an education
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR It’s upon us once again, the new academic year, with many families struggling with the considerable burden of educating their children. According to Zurich’s annual Cost of Education survey, the costs associated with primary, secondary, and third-level education in Ireland continue to rise, placing a substantial strain on family resources. …
O’Loughlin’s & ‘Town to the fore as league takes shape!
BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR SPORTSEDITOR@KILKENNYOBSERVER.IE St. Canice’s Credit Union Kilkenny Senior Hurling League After three rounds of this season’s St. Canice’s Credit Union Kilkenny Senior Hurling League, things are beginning to take shape, and it doesn’t make great reading if you are James Stephens or Erin’s Own. While other teams are blossoming, August has …
Healthy school lunches
BY CLAIR WHITTY Packing a healthy school lunch can be difficult especially if you have a fussy eater. I remember it well. You can only do your best. Seeing an empty lunch box coming home can be very rewarding, especially when you know that it was packed with good nutritious foods. But of course we …
