ICMSA say factories will miss opportunity given by ban on Brazilian beef ban if farmers lack confidence in buying Autumn forward cattle
As the we head into the Autumn-buying period for forward cattle, the Chairperson of ICMSA’s Livestock Committee has called for processors to outline proposals for winter and spring finishers against the background of what he called the “farmer margin massacre” that had been inflicted by the factories in the latter half of Spring 2026. The …
Final four out to claim league prizes
BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR SPORTSEDITOR@KILKENNYOBSERVER.IE St Canice’s Credit Union Senior Hurling League Saturday sees the first silverware at senior level on Noreside up for grabs as the 2026 St Canice’s Credit Union Senior Hurling League Final and Shield deciders take place at Kilkenny GAA headquarters. First up at 2pm is the meeting of O’Loughlin …
Barrow Rangers produce commanding display to see off Mooncoin
Barrow Rangers 2-21; Mooncoin 0-19. John Power at Danesfort GAA Grounds. A controlled and highly impressive performance from start to finish enabled Intermediate grade newcomers Barrow Rangers to record a comprehensive victory over fancied Mooncoin at the Danesfort GAA Grounds on Sunday evening last. The Paulstown-based side produced arguably their best display of the season …
The “Busiest Street in Town”
By John Fitzgerald (Part four) Concluding the story of Callan (with a special focus on Upper Bridge Street) in Seamus O’ Brien’ s youth. Parts one, two and three can be read elsewhere on the Observer website In number twenty-six Upper Bridge Street lived a Mrs. Shelly and her son, Jack. Mrs. Shelly’s maiden name …
Supporting Irish Natural Beauty
BY CLAIR WHITTY Today I want to share with you some of my favourite Irish skincare products because many of you are interested in shopping locally and buying quality Irish brands. Supporting Irish and local brands is about more than buying Irish. It helps support the people, families and communities behind these businesses, while celebrating …
Waterford Hospice say thanks to Kilkenny supporters
This week, members of the O’Donnell family from Threecastles , travelled to the Dunmore Wing of University Hospital Waterford, where they presented a cheque of €8,500 to the Waterford Hospice Movement. The money was raised from a coffee morning which was organised and run by friends of Siobhán O’Donnell, and will go towards the Oak …
A cast-iron heritage…
By John Fitzgerald The Kilkenny Heritage Walkers took another step back in time on Saturday. The theme was a series of cast iron plaques mounted in 1844 to mark the dividing lines between city and county. Though seventeen plaques were forged to define the Borough Boundary, only nine of them have survived and it was …
Tullogher Rosbercon snatch dramatic victory over Carrickshock
Tullogher Rosbercon 1-26; Carrickshock 1-24. (aet) John Power at Mullinavat GAA Grounds. Tullogher Rosbercon advanced in the MLM Motors Hyundai Kilkenny Intermediate Hurling Championship in the most dramatic fashion when they snatched victory from the jaws of defeat against Carrickshock at the Mullinavat GAA Grounds on Saturday afternoon last. This was a magnificent championship contest …
The richness of the past gives hope for the future-Bishop Nash
Photographs by Conor Gleeson and Derek Dooley An historic milestone was celebrated by local clergy and parishioners on Saturday 22nd August, as The Church of the Holy Cross in Cuffesgrange marked 200 years in existence. Chief celebrant for the Mass of thanksgiving was Bishop Ger Nash along with Fr. Willie Hennessy P.P. The concelebrants were …
Bishop Ger is installed as Bishop of Ossory
A magnificent day was had in Kilkenny last Sunday, as Ger Nash was installed as Bishop of Ossory. St Marys Cathedral on James’s Street was packed to capacity, with people from Ferns, Clare Kilkenny, and many other counties.. The attendance included ArchbishopEamon Martin, Archbishop Dermot Farrell, Archbishop Kieran O’Reilly, Bishop Denis Nulty, Bishop Niall Coll …
