When selective empathy ignores global suffering
THE FACT OF THE MATTER PAUL HOPKINS The phenomena of recent decades that is continuous ‘breaking news’ and expanding social media allows the world to watch with fear and loathing as Ukrainian people — going on about their every-day lives only a few weeks ago — are now seeking shelter from Russian airstrikes in underground …
Dore Optometrist wins Kilkenny Business of the Year 2021
All pix: Danny Lahart Kilkenny’s Business of the Year was unveiled at the Kilkenny Business Awards 2021, held this evening, Saturday 12th March, at the Conference Centre at Lyrath Estate Hotel. (The event was postponed from November due to Covid concern) Dore Optometrist Independent Opticians in Kilkenny for over 30 years. Family run, personalised service …
The Kilkenny Observer, together with our advertisers have teamed up with Cois Nore to raise funds for Kilkenny’s Cancer Support centre
Cois Nore – Kilkenny’s Cancer Support Centre – a local service for local people Cois Nore is Kilkenny’s Cancer Support centre, which provides free confidential support and both professional and voluntary services to people of all ages affected by cancer and their families to enable them to live well with their diagnosis. According to Bill …
Top tips & fabulous fashion at The Cheltenham Preview evening at Red Mills
What: Cheltenham Preview Evening at the Red Mills Store Where: Red Mills Store, Cillin Hill, Kilkenny Who: KCLR’s Sue Nunn & Matt O’Keefe with panelists Jane Mangan, Paul Hennessy, David Mullins and Eddie Scally. Avid racing fans and punters hoping for some insider tips gather at the Red Mills Store in Cillin Hill last Thursday …
Spoils shared in Pairc Ui Puddle draw
BY NIALL SHERRY SPORTS EDITOR Cork advance to league decider Littlewoods Ireland Camogie League Division 1 Pairc Ui Chaoimh, Cork Cork 1-8 Kilkenny 1-8 Conditions were the winner on a horrible day on Leeside last Saturday, as Cork and Kilkenny played out a low scoring draw in the final group game of the Littlewoods Ireland …
Saint Patrick’s Day 1903 in Kilkenny
Cois Céim in association with The Kilkenny Saturday Walkers group, take a look at St Patrick’s Day in 1903 when James O Mara an Irish politician successfully introduced a Bill that made it an official public holiday. Up to this date St Patricks Day was celebrated on the Sunday following March 17th. Bank holidays or …
Team Teac Tom: Philip O’ Neill on life in the counsellor’s seat
Teac Tom opened the doors of its first house in 2015. Located at 15 Ormonde Road there is a safe and welcoming space through the bright blue doors. The team, led by CEO Angela Hayes, is supported by Rory Connellan, Clinical Services Manager and Valerie O’ Sullivan, Marketing Executive. A support team of administrative assistants, …
When positive action is controlling the controllable
BY ANDREW MCDONALD HYPNOTHERAPIST LIVING costs are rising fast and predictions are they will worsen over coming months. This is, at least for the individual, uncontrollable. You can choose to worry about it but sadly any fretting is likely to be futile. That doesn’t mean just getting on with things is the best course to …
Time to spring clean your financial affairs
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR IT is springtime once again. The days are longer, the sun is shining into every nook and cranny showing up the cobwebbed corners of the house. Hence, the spring clean, the deep scrub. While you are putting some elbow grease into sprucing up your home ,why not spend some time …
