Familicide and domestic homicide study must lead to action
KATHLEEN FUNCHION Sinn Fein TD for Kilkenny Carlow Sinn Féin TD Kathleen Funchion, has today urged the government to act on the results of a new study into familicide and domestic homicides. The study has recommended that a national database should be established for reporting on violent family deaths. Speaking today, Teachta Funchion said: “The …
Living with coeliac disease
BY CLAIR WHITTY Coeliac Disease is a condition that affects your gut when you eat gluten. It can cause digestive discomfort including abdominal pain, diarrhoea and bloating as well as lesser-known symptoms like anaemia and tiredness. If you’re experiencing any of these frequently, your GP can do a specific test for coeliac disease. Coeliac Disease …
How I’d spend that tax windfall
AS I SEE IT MARIANNE HERON What would you do if you had a huge financial bonanza fall into your lap? When it comes to big wins I think individuals are likely to behave in one of three ways. There are splurgers who spend the whole lot in one fell swoop before anyone else can …
Another hate crime, as new laws considered
THE FACT OF THE MATTER PAUL HOPKINS Before the Oireachtas we have a new law purporting to banish ‘hate speech’. The Incitement to Hatred Bill 2022 has passed the Dáil and is before the Seanad. No doubt, this was conceived with the best of intentions and may, hopefully – or, indeed inadvertently, may not – …
Cats win as TJ & Horgan smash 600 in championship scoring stats
BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR REVIEW All-Ireland Series place bagged as Dubs beaten Leinster SHC Round 4: UPMC Nowlan Park Kilkenny 0-27 Dublin 0-21 Kilkenny ensure smooth progress to the All-Ireland series with a battling win over Dublin in UPMC Nowlan Park last Saturday. At the final whistle there was 6 points between …
Young Irelands Gowran
Now that we are into the busy summer season, GAA and Camogie Clubs in particular are busy with fundraising events as a whole range of events will take place across the county. Young Irelands GAA and Camogie Club in Gowran will be busy over the summer with a number of events planned, and the first …
The O’Neill Centre are presented with a cheque for €5000, thanks to the Floodlit Soccer League
Kilkenny Floodlit Soccer League 22nd Awards night was held in Kytelers Inn on Thursday last. Winners and Runner up Trophies were presented in 7 competitions as well as Player of Year in Div 1, 2, and 3. Egans Bar were winners of the James Tynan Memorial Trophy for the League Championship and they were also …
The importance of the grotto at Deerpark Mine remembered as community gathers for rosary prayer
Words: Kilkenny Observer Photos: Pat Shortall Catholics around the world planned to pray a special Rosary on Saturday, May 13th to honour Our Lady of Fatima and to beg her to intervene in the world, to stop the growing spiral of sin, revolution and violence. The driving force behind the Worldwide Fatima Rosary on May …
The power of music brings us all together
A fantastic concert was held at River Nore Music Academy honoring May 21st as World Day for Cultural Diversity! The air was filled with the melodies of different cultures, reminding us of the beauty in our diversity. River Nore would like to thank the brilliant artists who graced the stage and captured our hearts and …
Castlecomer Wellie Race Committee honoured at Civic Reception for remarkable achievements
The Castlecomer Wellie Race Committee was recently recognized for their exceptional contributions to the community at a Civic Reception held in their honour held at Council Headquarters, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny. The event was attended by Elected Members of the Council and community members, who gathered to celebrate the committee’s remarkable achievements. The Castlecomer …
