Larry prepares WW1 supper at Peace Park
The Kilkenny Great War Memorial Committee invite people of Kilkenny to join them at the Kilkenny Great War Memorial at the Peace Park on the banks of the River Nore for a demonstration of the preparation, cooking and issuing of a typical trench meal from the Great War. The event will take place on Friday …
Smithwick’s Experience Kilkenny celebrates Savour with live music, street food and a tour promotion
Smithwick’s Experience Kilkenny will be a hive of activity throughout the Savour Kilkenny Food Festival this October bank holiday weekend as the award-winning, city centre visitor attraction plays host to free live bands, a tour promotion, mouth-watering street food and so much more. As well as hosting the Festival launch, Smithwick’s Experience Kilkenny is back as a …
Ossory pilgrims make faith-filled journey to Fatima
Fifty-five pilgrims from across the Diocese of Ossory travelled from Kilkenny to the world-famous shrine of Our Lady of Fatima in Portugal earlier this month as part of the annual Ossory Diocesan Pilgrimage. The week-long pilgrimage was led by Fr. Willie Purcell, who was making his 30th visit to the Marian shrine. He was joined by Fr. …
Let’s get ready to RUMBLE!
O’Loughlin’s and Shamrocks clash for county glory BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR SPORTSEDITOR@KILKENNYOBSERVER.IE St Canice’s Credit Union Kilkenny SHC Final O’Loughlin Gaels vs Shamrocks Ballyhale After another campaign of brilliant action on Noreside, the Tom Walsh Cup is up for grabs this Sunday as O’Loughlin Gaels take on Shamrocks Ballyhale in a repeat of the …
Kilkenny Communities Turn Fallen Leaves into “Black Gold” with New Leaf Mould Project
Kilkenny County Council’s Environment Section, in collaboration with the Council’s Biodiversity Office and Climate Action Office, has launched a hands-on community initiative to help residents turn fallen autumn leaves into rich, organic compost known as leaf mould. Over the weekend of Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th October, eight residential estates across Kilkenny City took part …
Moving on UP!
‘Fort stand strong to deny Village senior spot BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR SPORTSEDITOR@KILKENNYOBSERVER.IE Michael Lyng Motors Hyundai IHC Final Danesfort 2-20 James Stephens 1-16 Sometimes a team doesn’t read the script, they don’t listen to the pundits, or the gambling fraternity and that sums up a Danesfort side that crushed any hopes of a …
Cities of the World at Butler Gallery
Butler Gallery, in association with Kilkenny Arts Festival, is delighted to present an exhibition exploring the theme of ‘Cities of the World’ by two artists, Kathy Prendergast and Chris Leach. The two have never met, but are intrinsically linked by this subject matter which they realise in very different ways. Kathy Prendergast, an Irish London-based …
Great work ethic as Men’s Shed host showcase event
photos jbs On Tuesday the 14th of October the Kilkenny Men’s Shed held a showcase event. Friends, supporters, members of Kilkenny Men’s Shed and Deputy Mayor Cllr Maria Dollard were in attendance. Speaking to The Kilkenny Observer, Cllr Dollard commented “Kilkenny Men’s Shed continues to be a great friend of Keep Kilkenny Beautiful. We have …
Story of Auguste Deter and Alois Alzheimer
FURTHERMORE By Gerry Moran As I get older I find myself becoming more, and more, forgetful. Not uncommon for folks of my vintage but I’d be telling a lie if I didn’t say I’m concerned as my brother John had Alzheimers for several years before he passed away last May. And so I read with …
Show caution when cashing in on Instant Payments
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR In a world where a tap on a screen can call a taxi, buy a coffee or a cartload of online tat, the arrival of SEPA Instant Payments feels like handing the family car to your teenager. Rolled out across Europe’s banks recently, including our own AIB, Bank of Ireland, …
