Supporting Communities, Creating a Greener Kilkenny
The Climate Action Office of Kilkenny County Council is issuing a final call for applications under the new Local Environmental Action Fund (LEAF), providing community groups across County Kilkenny with an exciting opportunity to develop projects that enhance biodiversity, tackle climate change and improve local environments. The LEAF initiative, supported by IPB Insurance, aims to …
The toll taken by porn abusive to women
AS I SEE IT BY MARIANNE HERON How much tragedy does it take before action is taken to curb the harm done to victims? It took an outcry over the number of brain-injured children to look at stricter measures to be taken on e-scooters, but these have yet to be implemented. It took the death …
DRAW MATCH WAS A FAIR OUTCOME
Rower Inistioge 0-20; Carrickshock 1-17 John Power at Mullinavat GAA Grounds Carrickshock and Rower Inistioge played out a draw in the Michael Lyng Motors Intermediate League clash before a large attendance at Mullinavat GAA Grounds. Even though they led 0-10 to 0-2 after fifteen minutes, it still took a 62nd minute injury time point from …
Mullinavat Finish Strong to Book Quarter-Final Spot
Mullinavat 3-13; Carrigeen 1-12. John Power at Carrigeen GAA Grounds Mullinavat booked their place in the quarter-finals of the JJ Kavanagh Junior F Hurling Championship with a deserved seven-point victory over Carrigeen in Saturday morning’s refixed first-round clash at an immaculate Carrigeen GAA Grounds. The refixture followed the abandonment of last Sunday’s original fixture after …
Talk of the Town!
Loughs clash with Shamrocks in round 2 BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR SPORTSEDITOR@KILKENNYOBSERVER.IE St Canice’s Credit Union Senior Hurling League Round 2 Preview Now that we’re up and running, round two of the 2026 St Canice’s Credit Union Senior Hurling League throws up some intriguing clashes this weekend. The second serving of fixtures begins on …
And they’re off….
Senior league gets underway on Noreside BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR SPORTSEDITOR@KILKENNYOBSERVER.IE St Canice’s Credit Union Senior Hurling League Round 1 Review An action-packed set of fixtures marked round one of the 2026 St Canice’s Credit Union Senior Hurling League on Noreside. A city derby was the first serving on offer for Gaels across the …
Pope Leo appoints Ger Nash as Bishop of Ossory
On THE 29TH OF July at 12 noon , Pope Leo XIV appointed Bishop Gerard Nash to minister simultaneously as Bishop of Ferns and as Bishop of Ossory. The two dioceses concerned are now united in persona episcopi, and will be pastorally administered by one bishop, Bishop Nash. The Kilkenny Observer, joined with hundreds of …
Water rats? Govt is living a pipedream
THE FACT OF THE MATTER BY PAUL HOPKINS A drought is generally defined as a prolonged period of abnormally dry weather that can lead to water shortages, crop damage, low river flows or depletion of soil moisture. In Ireland, droughts usually occur in spring and summer when a persistent high-pressure system results in such weather. …
Glenmore book semi-final spot with commanding victory over Mullinavat
Glenmore 2-20; Mullinavat 1-15. John Power at Mullinavat GAA Grounds. Glenmore produced a polished and disciplined display to secure an eight-point victory over Mullinavat in Saturday’s quarter-final at Mullinavat GAA Grounds, booking their place in the last four with a performance that combined attacking efficiency with midfield dominance. The visitors gradually took control after a …
Gowran community and celebrating years of vision, volunteerism and collaboration
Photo: Dylan Vaughan The state of the art facility, developed by Gowran on the Move, provides a welcoming, accessible and inclusive recreational space for people of all ages and abilities. The Hub includes a multi-use games area (MUGA), inclusive playground equipment, walking track and social spaces designed to encourage physical activity, social connection and community …
