Modern dads show their true emotions
THE FACT OF THE MATTER PAUL HOPKINS It’s been long a given that there’s a whole generation of the New Man out there. They use moisturiser, they stroke the cat, they have women friends, they make brown bread, and they clip their toenails on a regular basis. But they also workout regularly and are conscious …
Cats pounce to claim Leinster!
BY NIALL SHERRY SPORTS EDITOR PHOTOS BY INPHO Salthill defeat in the past, as Bob comes home AIB Leinster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Final Croke Park Saturday June 4th Galway 0-17 Kilkenny 0-22 The Bob O’Keefe Cup is back on Noreside for a third year in a row, after Kilkenny defeated Galway by 5 points …
Out and About in the heart of the community with the Kilkenny Observer
A selection of photos taken at the recent showing of “Business Class”, a short film recently filmed and edited by the Young Irish Film Makers Local Training Initiative Multimedia course. The script was written entirely by the Acquired Brain Injury Group Kilkenny and facilitated by artist Gillian Grattan. The initiative was overseen and funded by …
From Barrack Street in Kilkenny, James Frederick Plunkett saw action in some bitter battles
This week, The Kilkenny Observer looks at the life Of Lieutenant Colonel James Frederick Plunkett, born into a Kilkenny military family, and who was to see war at first hand in many parts of the world. This is part one of a two part series A soldier, man and boy James Plunkett was born into …
In the heart of the community with the Kilkenny Observer
The annual Fr. McGrath ‘Fáilte Isteach’ English Awards, were presented on Wednesday May 25th. This year’s presentation was made by Mayor Andrew McGuinness. The event was attended by an eclectic mix from around the globe – diverse cultures from Africa, Asia, South America and Europe all gathered together, each with their own story to tell. …
From Long Island to Kilkenny as Martine and Jeremy exchange vows at St Mary’s Cathedral
The marriage register in St Mary’s Cathedral stretches back to 1754. From near and far thousands of couples have walked the beautiful aisle of St Mary’s to celebrate the sacrament of marriage. The past two years have been quiet – Covid forced many to change plans and dates. This year 17 couples will add their …
Making sure you get all your tax allowances
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR Have you claimed your Flat Rate Expense (FRE) for last year yet? No? Unfortunately, you’re not alone as every year thousands of people leave unclaimed FREs and other tax reliefs and refunds with the taxman. More than 50% of employees surveyed by Taxback.com do not know their tax entitlements or …
You’ll be ‘Appier’ after a good night’s sleepio
BY ANDREW MCDONALD HYPNOTHERAPIST A THIRD of all adults aren’t sleeping. Sleepless nights result in miserable days after. You’re never at your most efficient when you’re fatigued. Alongside the one in three of us who say we regularly suffer sleepless nights, two-thirds of grown ups struggle with disrupted sleep. Furthermore, a quarter report not being …
What’s Osteoporosis?
BY CLAIR WHITTY Osteoporosis is a condition where your bones have become weak and brittle causing them to break easily. This can happen if you trip or fall, hit off something, or even from coughing. The most common fractures occur in the hip, spine, or wrist. It is known as a silent disease as you …
