Fr. Willie joins with community for Templemartin graveyard mass
Words and photos by Pat Shortall Templemartin is approximately three miles from Kilkenny city. The graveyard adjoins the ruins of the ancient monastic church on a site a little over a quarter of an acre in size. Its most prominent feature is the arched Romanesque Doorway, which is still in relatively good condition. Gravestones are …
Ballykeeffe ready to Rock and Roll
Events at Ballykeeffe Amphitheatre kicked off last weekend with a very enjoyable performance of Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility by regular visitors Chapterhouse Theatre Company. The music programme gets underway this weekend and features a range of musical genres each weekend during July and August. The line-up includes returning favourites as well as artists making …
Where, when, who… and the Holiday Psalms!
FURTHERMORE By Gerry Moran Holidays frazzle my brain. And this is before I book a flight or pack a bag. The frazzling starts with three words: Where? When? Who? First off where will we go? Somewhere hot? Yes. But not too hot. And where’s that? Do we go somewhere we’ve been before? Where we can …
Commemoration at the Peace Park in Kilkenny to remember those who died at the Somme
The news from Ukraine everyday reminds us of the bloody and harrowing tales that go hand in hand with war. As the years go by, and the world becomes smaller, stories of present day fighting is beamed into our homes on a regular and painful basis. When the ‘Kilkenny great war memorial committee’ unveiled the …
Don’t trip lightly over essential travel insurance
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR The holidays are truly upon us. Assuming you have the time and the money you could “plan an epic summer holiday with Discover Ireland”, arrange a “summer sun package” with the myriad of offers online, travel to the far ends of the world “at unbeatable prices”, visiting St Lucia, the …
The Oldcastle Agricultural Show is set to return with a bang on Sunday 16th July!
There are substantial prizes in prize money to be won on the day. Entries are now being taken in over 380 classes in the Cattle, Sheep, Horse, Poultry and Home Industry competitions to be found on www.oldcastleshow.ie. YouTube singing sensation Fr. Ray Kelly returns to Gilson Park along with local musicians, Line Dancing and Irish …
Dressed in Style from Jack and Jill Charity Boutique
Fiona O’Neill wears this beautiful green dress to the Presidents Garden Party in Áras an Uachtaráin. She purchased her dress for this special occasion at Jack and Jill Charity Boutique, Friary Street, Kilkenny. Fiona told The Kilkenny Observer that she is a great advocate for second hand fashion and she has an Instagram account which …
The Clock in the Window
BY JOHN FITZGERALD Part 2 Callan watchmender Owen Richardson knew where everything was to be found in his Bridge Streetshop. He adhered to his own kind of order and efficiency in the little universe that was his home and workplace. He had a keen interest in current affairs, and listened closely to the BBC’s World …
Inspired by Mick
BY CLAIR WHITTY My friend Mick is 79 and looks fantastic. He is fit and active. There’s nothing wrong with his memory and he is in great condition. He can even still do a decent squat! He has no aches and pains either which is brilliant. I asked Mick what does he put his good …
A seachange is needed over lives lost at sea
AS I SEE IT MARIANNE HERON In the last hours or minutes of survival, what goes through the minds of those who will be lost at sea? Grief for the family that they will never see again, thoughts of lives that will be unlived, the death of hope and paralysing fear. It’s unimaginable, or is …
