Charity Cycle
On Friday the 28th April, the Irish Wheelchair Association held a Stationary Charity Cycle in the Town Hall on High Street in Kilkenny. On the day we had set out to do a 300km cycle and I am pleased to say we passed this target late that afternoon. I want to thank people for their …
Girl Auction
BY NED EGAN Part 16 “When we get over the Dungratton, Babs, we’ll have a bit of shelter going through Bilzies Wood. Then, to get to the Long Road Stile, there’s only the Oak Field to cross, after we leave the cover of the trees. That Stile is ‘the big one,’ Babs – I didn’t …
The Confederation Hall and Market Yard
The Kilkenny Observer welcomes ‘Cois Céim’ and the ‘Kilkenny Saturday Walkers Group’, where we read about The Confederation Gates and the Market Yard. This is part one of a two part article. The present day entrance to the market yard car park was once occupied by a house belonging to the Shee family. This house …
“Roots” – Gallery of Modern Art Waterford
Artist – Marco di Sante Review by Mary Doyle Burke Local Kilkenny artist Marco Di Sante’e exhibition “Roots” was launched last Saturday in GOMA (Gallery of Modern Art) in Waterford. Each year GOMA awards selected recent graduates in Ireland with an exhibition. This year graduates of Waterford Institute of Technology & Crawford College of Art …
Kilkenny BikeFest, 13th and 14th of May
BikeFest returns this year bigger than ever before on the 13th & 14th of May 2023. Growing to a multi-discipline festival, there are more things to experience; test bikes, leisure cycles, sustainability talks, films, food, music and so much more! Cycling Ireland and Kilkenny County Council have teamed up for this free, fun-fuelled programme of …
COMPETITION WINNER
Heidi Good draws the winning entry Photos: Jack Moore Thank you to all who entered the draw to win a gift voucher for Goods sponsored by The Kilkenny Observer. The winning entry was drawn by Heidi Good, Director. Congratulations to Maria Tobin who was the lucky winner of the €100.00 gift voucher, a great opportunity …
Old friends reunion
Silversmith Des Byrne (age 81) welcomes Martin Dawson (age 89) to his workshop in The Castle Yard, Kilkenny. Des and Martin worked together 67 years ago in 1956 in Gunning & Son, Church metal workers in Fleet Street, Dublin. Martin travels to Ireland from his home in Chicago twice yearly and always pays a visit …
When you’re smiling, when you’re smiling…
FURTHERMORE By Gerry Moran This week, a few jokes to tone up the facial muscles and have them in fine fettle for the Cat Laughs Comedy Festival which is almost upon us (June 2-4) Hopefully they’ll give you a laugh or at least bring a smile to your face. A smile, by the way, has …
Callan Workhouse: Monument to a dark past…
BY JOHN FITZGERALD PART ONE A building that witnessed the most traumatic events in Irish history has become a cherished heritage asset. Callan Workhouse is one of the few such structures left standing in Ireland. A monument to the horrors of famine, parts of it have been restored to serve as the local County Council …
Doing the sums on your investments
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR Do you save? Are you religiously setting aside a certain amount each week/month toward a financial goal? People save money for a variety of reasons. Emergencies, such as a medical or car repairs. Buying a house, starting a business, or retirement; for education, travel, new furniture or appliances, or to …
