Two Kilkenny tourism employers recognised at Fáilte Ireland Employer Excellence Awards
Ireland’s leading tourism businesses have been recognised at the Fáilte Ireland Employer Excellence Awards 2026, which took place at the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Dublin, including the Smithwick’s Experience Kilkenny and The Hoban Hotel, in Co Kilkenny. The awards celebrate businesses who are setting the standard for employee engagement and workplace culture through their participation in Fáilte …
Caffreys Furniture celebrates official Kilkenny grand opening
We launched Caffreys Furniture earlier this year in Kilkenny Retail Park, a premier established shopping destination in the city. We have had a great response since opening the doors and we are delighted to launch our official Grand Opening event this Saturday 6th June. We have invested heavily in the store fitout, and we have included …
There’s more to life than exams
CHOICES SHAPE YOUR FUTURE By Judith Ashton Due to the amount of attention it receives every year, one would be led to believe that the Leaving Certificate was the only game in town as, once again, the hype engulfs the nation. For some households I guess this is the case. Mothers and fathers throughout the …
Kilkenny Honours Eamonn Langton with Freedom of the City
Eamonn Langton has been awarded the Freedom of the City of Kilkenny at a special ceremony held on Monday 8th June 2026 in the Set Theatre, Langton’s Hotel. This is the highest honour the city can give, recognising people who have made an outstanding contribution to Kilkenny. Eamonn Langton was honoured for his huge impact …
Standing Ovations and Sparkling Performances as Dramatic Action Stage School Throws “A Little Party” to Remember at Kilkenny’s Watergate Theatre
Kilkenny was alive with music, laughter and dazzling talent last weekend as Dramatic Action Stage School took centre stage with its spectacular variety show, A Little Party, delighting packed audiences and earning thunderous applause from start to finish. Playing to sold-out crowds, the highly anticipated production transformed the theatre into a feast of colour, energy …
Woodstock Gardens Boosts Accessibility with New All-Terrain Wheelchairs
At the end of May, Woodstock Gardens and Arboretum marked another important milestone in its ongoing mission to make one of the counties true amenity jewels more inclusive, accessible, and welcoming for people of all abilities with the launch of two new all-terrain wheelchairs. Speaking at the launch, the Cathaoirleach of Kilkenny County Council, Cllr. …
Angelic hymns and pious hearts
By John Fitzgerald (Part One) Catholic clergy have, for centuries, wielded authority and given leadership in the social life of Callan. In recent years, that all-pervasive influence has been tempered somewhat by changing times, as in the rest of Ireland. Overall, the church has been a force for good in Callan. And the Big Chapel, …
Prevent Insect Bites the Natural Way
BY CLAIR WHITTY None of us like to get bitten by insects whether it’s when out walking, running or gardening, or when abroad on holiday. Insect bites are unsightly, itchy, sore, they can become infected, inflamed, and swollen. Prevention can be better than cure and there is certainly nothing lost by trying this approach. Incognito …
Offaly out for the count as Stripeywomen hit Faithful for five!
Stripeywomen march on in search of silverware BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR SPORTSEDITOR@KILKENNYOBSERVER.IE Glen Dimplex Senior Camogie Championship Group 2, Round 3, UPMC Nowlan Park Kilkenny 5-15 Offaly 3-9 On the day that Irish boxing legend Katie Taylor visited UPMC Nowlan Park, our senior camogs put on a winning performance, hitting five majors as they …
The day I fell in love with Lady Helen
By John Ellis My daughter as a journalist has written many holiday and hotel reviews and I asked her how I should go about compiling a piece of my recent stay in Mount Juliet. She said try and get an initial impression and put it in a few words or one sentence. So, my first …
