Callan’s ancient mariners
By John Fitzgerald (Part Two) As a rule, mariners shunned the North Side of the King’s River, despite the attractive potential berth located at the bottom of the steps at the rear of Mickey Kealy’s house. Boatmen also avoided sailing on the side of the river under Kealy’s hay barn. One possible deterrent, according to …
Kittens pounce for Number 9!
Tribeswomen no match for stripeywomen Minor A All-Ireland Championship Final Kilkenny 3-17 Galway 1-9 By Aoife Lanigan, PRO Kilkenny won a record 9th Minor A All Ireland Title & two in a row when they comprehensively beat Galway by 14 points in UPMC Nowlan Park last Sunday Galway opened the scoring with Mary Brigid Cosgrove …
Musical Treat at Cleere’s Theatre
By John Fitzgerald Cleere’s Theatre in Kilkenny will host the long-awaited launch of poet/songwriter Peter Brabazon’s new CD, a collection of twelve numbers guaranteed to pull at the heartstrings. Among the topnotch musicians joining Peter on the night of May 6th will be the widely acclaimed Waterboys fiddler Steve Wickham The carefully chosen songs will showcase some of the …
Cats maul Yellowbellies to ease pressure
TJ reclaims all-time leading scoring record in Wexford rout BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR SPORTSEDITOR@KILKENNYOBSERVER.IE Leinster GAA Senior Hurling Championship 2026 Kilkenny 5-21 Wexford 1-16 UPMC Nowlan Park After a second thrashing of the season in Salthill, Kilkenny found some home comforts when they demolished Wexford at UPMC Nowlan Park last Saturday, registering five majors …
Natural Solutions for Headaches
BY CLAIR WHITTY Headaches are a common health complaint with many different causes. It can be something simple like dehydration and needing to drink extra water. They can be connected to hormonal imbalance, related to food intolerance, stress or lack of sleep. Dips in blood sugar and not eating regularly can be a cause. Certain …
Styrofoam Winos, Horsebath and Kunta Kinte
FURTHERMORE By Gerry Moran The pubs of Kilkenny are alive with the sound of music this May Bank Holiday weekend. It’s Roots Festival (one of our most popular festivals) time. Time, folks, for some country and bluegrass, rockabilly, swing and more. And I have to confess that it’s all above me. Or beyond me. Whichever. …
Should changes be made to favourite brands?
AS I SEE IT BY MARIANNE HERON Isn’t there great comfort in familiar everyday things? But sometimes products change disconcertingly, take on a new format or disappear from the shelves altogether. There have been questions recently around an iconic Irish product. Kerrygold Butter, a favourite at home, seems to have changed I think, so do …
Kilkenny musicians John and Billy helping Crosscause
Iconic music duos, featuring harmonious vocals or strong creative partnerships, have shaped music history, ranging from folk-rock to pop and soul. Top examples include Simon & Garfunkel, Hall & Oates, the Everly Brothers, and Sonny & Cher. Other notable duos include The Righteous Brothers, Tears for Fears, and Steely Dan. Kilkenny also boasts some great …
Kilkenny woman walks 236km to honour loved ones and support COPD community
A member of COPD Support Ireland’s Kilkenny branch has gone above and beyond a nationwide walking challenge, completing an incredible 236 kilometres during the month of March. The initiative, organised by RIP.ie, encouraged participants across Ireland to walk 20 kilometres throughout March 2026 to honour loved ones, support local charities, and celebrate the strength of …
Let’s get focused for your exams
BY CLAIR WHITTY Are you studying for exams and struggling to retain what you are learning? This is a common problem that many students experience. There may be several reasons why this is happening. Start with a healthy diet and include complex carbohydrates, fruit and vegetables, nuts and seeds. Include meat, fish and dairy if …
