The Doc hangs up his boots
On Saturday morning club members, family and friends and Official Kilkenny GAA officers, club officers, local politicians, ex club and county players and former chairpersons gathered in O’Loughlin Gaels Clubhouse to pay tribute to one of O’Loughlin Gaels’ best. Damien O’Connell has been synonymous with youth development, schools’ participation, games promotion and more significantly managing …
Kilkenny soccer ‘belles’ celebrate golden jubilee
By Donie Butler, Kilkenny soccer historian Fifteen Kilkenny soccer women were reunited at the weekend to celebrate their extraordinary achievements on the soccer fields of Ireland from over 50 years ago. The Mayor Cllr David FitzGerald accorded them a Civic reception at the City Hall and presented each of the players with a parchment listing …
A warm welcome for visitors to Kilkenny
Kilkenny County Council in partnership with Kilkenny Volunteer Centre again launched the ‘Kilkenny Welcome Team’ today 24th May. The Welcome Team are a group of approx. 20 trained volunteers who will meet and greet visitors to Kilkenny, providing a warm Kilkenny welcome along with visitor information over the summer months. The Kilkenny Welcome Team will …
Parting is such sweet sorrow
The Kilkenny Observer newspaper was delighted to join the large group of friends and colleagues and members of the Board of Management, in Newpark Close Family Resource Centre on Friday to bid farewell to Ber Brophy, retiring after almost two decades as Community Development worker. In a comprehensive address, centre manger Sheila Donnelly praised Ber’s …
Watershed transforms with innovative upgrades
Thursday May 25th saw the official launch of four significant projects recently completed at The Watershed: the resurfacing of the synthetic pitches, the replacement of the sports hall floor and the installation of new PV Solar panels and Biomass boiler, all of which were made possible under grant schemes and capital funding. The Watershed is …
Aoife Corr RIP
The death of Aoife Corr, late of Stephen Street, Kilkenny and “Cuts n Curls”, High Street) which occurred on 10th May 2023, was heard of with much regret in the city and surrounds. Aoife died peacefully at St. Luke’s Hospital after a long illness bravely borne. She was predeceased by her parents Ellen and Paddy, …
Kilkenny County council launches free public wi-fi in multiple locations across the county thanks to Wifi4eu initiative
Kilkenny County Council has announced the launch of free public Wi-Fi in multiple parts of County Kilkenny. The initiative is part of the WiFi4EU program, which aims to provide free Wi-Fi access in public spaces across Europe as part of the European Commission’s efforts to bring communities more closely into the Digital Single Market. The …
Zero tolerance in old Kilkenny
BY JOHN FITZGERALD Part 2 Another headache for the 14th century civic authorities in Kilkenny was the straying of pigs into St. Mary’s churchyard. The animals were forever turning up in the churchyard, causing damage to gravestones and consternation among churchgoers. Priests found it impossible to say mass with the grunting and squealing of pigs …
Testing times and a rub of the relic
FURTHERMORE By Gerry Moran The weather is up and that can only mean one thing – it’s exam time (oh, and summer may also be upon us.) I don’t know why, but the sun always seems to shine come examination time. In fact the first question on every exam paper should read: “Why is it …
When your finances are brought to book
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR As summer approaches, it’s the perfect time to relax, unwind, and indulge in some mind-stretching reading. If you’re looking to enhance your financial knowledge while enjoying the sunshine, here is a list of must-read books that cover a range of financial topics. From personal finance to investing and entrepreneurship, these …
