Hoban Hotel to re-open to the public
THE Hoban Hotel is scheduled to re-open to the public on May 29, 2020 kick-starting the bank holiday weekend, should government policies allow. Until this time, we are accommodating guests for non-social and non-tourist reasons only. We look forward to welcoming our wonderful guests back soon. Take care, from all of The Hoban Hotel staff.
Vol Au Vents are back at Kyteler’s
WE ARE delighted to announce our new takeaway and collection service. Our opening hours are from Thursday 12noon to 4pm. The phone lines will be open from 10am each day. Please call 087-464 2187 to place your order and make payment. Collection will be from the Market Yard entrance of Kyteler’s Inn on the hours above. …
Lots of bargains as Treacy’s Carpets celebrate
DID YOU know, Treacy’s Carpets and Furniture is a preferred supplier of Signature Floors? Well, now you do and to celebrate we are now offering huge discounts on Signature Carpets, laminates, vinyl flooring artificial grass and luxury vinyl tiles. As an example, Noblesse 8mm laminate floor was €13.93/M2, now just €10.99/M2. See the full range …
Makeup by Tara at Goods
TARA OFFERS an extensive range of services at Goods, High Street specialising in professional make-up artistry, Coloured braids in a huge range of styles for any event. She also offers a walk in Express Gel Manicure, eyelash extensions and refills and waxing. You can make bookings via the Booksy App or visit her social media …
Library delivers books to your home
OUR LOCAL Library Service has started a new model of service delivery to library members over 70 years old and are cocooning. Each member is being contacted by a member of the library staff to ask if he or she is interested in a delivery of books/audio material. The service is being rolled out to …
Our Oliver was a mighty hurling man
A TALENTED son of Kilkenny who won All-Ireland senior hurling medals with Wexford and his native county has passed away. Oliver Gough, a superbly skilful player with a brilliant engine and a powerful strike on the sliotar won titles with the Wexicans in 1955 and ’56 and went on to complete a commendable hat-trick when …
Mog O’Grady: A gent and a scholar
MASTER musician, singer, songwriter and teacher Michael ‘Mog’ O’Grady has passed away after a brave battle with illness. Michael, fondly Mog, a pet name with obvious roots was a gentleman and a scholar, a quiet but friendly man who was to local music what DJ Carey was to hurling. Mog had many strings to his …
Pres Kilkenny’s alternative Junior Cert for its pupils
PRESENTATION Secondary School, Kilkenny says it won’t be asking its 140 Junior Certificate students to sit the State paper in September. Instead it is opting to assess students across a number of set criteria, including online exams in May, principal, Shane Halahan has confirmed to The Kilkenny Observer. Mr Halahan says he can’t have students, …
