Coffee morning at Haughney Green helps Kilimanjaro Direct
Photos: Kilkenny Observer newspaper On Friday of last week, The Kilkenny Observer received an invitation to attend a coffee morning at St Mary’s Day Care Centre at Haughney Green. An invitation we were delighted to accept. The invite came from former Brewery employee Eamon Corcoran, who, along with his wife Mary were raising funds for …
The Thunder and Lightning All-Ireland
BY JOHN FITZGERALD PART TWO Callan teenagers Sean Holden and Seamus O’ Brien watched from different vantage-points as the ball was thrown in for the 1939 Senior Hurling All-Ireland between Cork and Kilkenny and the two teams appeared on the pitch. Seamus felt the sky coming to earth as storm clouds gathered, but neither he …
Why I’m still seeing red over the black!
FURTHERMORE By Gerry Moran It happened some 55 years ago, or more, and I’m still seeing red over the black! And it happened on the green baize of the snooker table in what was the CYMS in William Street. It was the final of the schoolboys snooker championship and yours truly was at the table …
Why inflation aid doesn’t cover rising prices
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR I presume you are very aware of the effect that high energy prices and the cost of living are having on you, your family and your business. You will be glad to know that the Government is “acutely aware” of your predicament and to alleviate these challenges the Government has …
What is IBS?
BY CLAIR WHITTY Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common condition that affects the digestive system. The symptoms tend to come and go, they can last for days, weeks or months at a time. It can be managed with lifestyle, dietary changes, and nutritional support for the digestive system. A common symptom is stomach pain and …
Kilkenny County Council Decade of Commemorations Committee seeking expressions of interest from close relatives for National Civil War Ceremony
The Kilkenny County Council Decade of Commemorations Committee is seeking expressions of interest from close relatives of those directly impacted by the Civil War from County Kilkenny to attend a national memorial event. All local authorities have been asked to nominate a limited number of relatives to attend a formal ceremony for a healing moment …
What next in the real Game of Thrones?
AS I SEE IT MARIANNE HERON We may not be royalists in Ireland but we are confirmed British royal watchers, curious about the next episode in this real Game of Thrones. At Charles III’s May 6 coronation there will be will be pageantry galore, and the chance to see who is there and who isn’t …
I don’t like bank holiday Mondays. (Tell me why)
THE FACT OF THE MATTER PAUL HOPKINS As we throw rolled-up sweet wrappers at each other across the newsroom floor, the production editor says to me: “Is it really that time again – another bank holiday?” We are discussing what I will write about for this column. “Well I’m of the school of thought that …
Cats look to sink Lake County in provincial opener
BY NIALL SHERRY SPORTS EDITOR Lyng’s first Leinster campaign starts at home 2023 Leinster Senior Hurling Championship Kilkenny vs Westmeath UPMC Nowlan Park, Saturday 6pm SHERRY SAYS Kilkenny begin the defence of their provincial crown at home to Westmeath tomorrow evening as the panel looks to put the recent league final defeat to Limerick to …
Mistake even those who have been training for years can make with their fitness
If you’ve been training for years, you probably feel like you understand fitness well: what to do and what not to. But what if we were to tell you that you might still be making some crucial mistakes that slow down your progress? Sometimes, we develop habits early on and never look back to see …
