King Henry out to claim Leinster crown!
O’Connor backed St Martin’s side pose a real threat to Shamrocks BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR SPORTSEDITOR@KILKENNYOBSERVER.IE AIB Leinster Club SHC Final Shamrocks Ballyhale vs St Martin’s Saturday, 6:30pm, Croke Park Referee: Chris Mooney (Dublin) It may not have been on the radar of all those down in Pairc na Seamrog during the summer, but …
Lisa publishes debut novel Finding Ruby
Local teacher and writer Lisa Heffernan has recently released her debut novel Finding Ruby. This funny yet heart warming story of rediscovery and new beginnings proves it is never too late to chase your dreams. Lisa has been writing for years and fondly remembers her time in Kilkenny Young Writers Group. Her love of writing …
Christmas calls us to bring our own gifts and talents as treasure to others
The Kilkenny Observer Newspaper is delighted to present our ‘2025 Christmas short story series’. We invited five Kilkenny based writers to submit a short story or poems each week, which we hope you will enjoy. This is the Observers fifth year promoting creative writing in the community. Week three sees the work of four poets …
Kilkenny group participate in Armistice Day in Ypres
Recently a group from the Kilkenny Great War Memorial Committee travelled to the Belgian city of Ypres/Ieper. Here, they participated in the Armistice Day ceremony at the Menin Gate on the 11th of November, laying down a wreath in memory of all those from Kilkenny County who died during World War I. The group visited …
Carmel Kealy Remembers…
By John Fitzgerald (Part four) (Carmel Kealy’s recollections of life in early 20th century Callan provide a fascinating insight for people of present and future generations. Part one, two and three can be read on the Observer website.) Johnnie Roughan did odd jobs around the town and was fond of a jar. He was noted …
Brother Dunne: a true follower of Edmund Rice
By John Fitzgerald Past pupils of the old Callan CBS have said goodbye to a popular Christian Brother. Brother Jim Dunne, formerly of Portarlington Co. Laois, who taught at the secondary school in Callan in the 1970s, died peacefully on November 4th at St. Patrick’s Care Centre, Baldoyle. The Christian Brothers have been ravaged by the …
GRAIGUENAMANAGH’S GRAND OPENING
On Friday, 6th December, at 3:00 p.m., Graiguenamanagh GAA Club will celebrate a major milestone in its history with the official opening of its newly constructed Clubhouse Extension and state-of-the-art Gym at Dr. Tierney Park, Harristown, Graiguenamanagh. The ceremony will be performed by Mr. Jarlath Burns, Uachtarán CLG, whose presence marks the significance of this …
McGuinness Welcomes “Badly Needed Clarity” from Uisce Éireann on Water and Wastewater Projects Across County Kilkenny
Fianna Fáil TD for Carlow–Kilkenny, John McGuinness, has welcomed what he describes as “clear and comprehensive answers” from Uisce Éireann following a detailed series of questions he submitted on the status of water and wastewater infrastructure in Inistioge, Bennettsbridge, Rower, and across County Kilkenny. Deputy McGuinness said the information provided “brings much-needed transparency to long-standing concerns …
Rise and shine, with compassion and energy
The heart of a volunteer is not measured in size, but by the depth of the commitment to make a difference in the lives of others. Ireland is well known for its volunteerism and it comes in various shapes and sizes. Travel to any county, small town or village and you will find such a …
Christmas calls us to bring our own gifts and talents as treasure to others
The Kilkenny Observer Newspaper is delighted to present our ‘2025 Christmas short story series’. We invited five Kilkenny based writers to submit a short story or poems each week, which we hope you will enjoy. This is the Observers fifth year promoting creative writing in the community. For week two we welcome Castlecomer native Niamh …
