The Mill Family Resource Centre hosted its much-anticipated 2025 Fun Family Day on Saturday, August 23rd, welcoming families from across the region for a vibrant afternoon of laughter, learning, and community spirit. The annual event, held on the Centre’s outdoor grounds, and offered a full line up of family-friendly activities for all ages. This year’s …

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On Saturday, the 23rd of August, the Tullaroan Camogie Club proudly ho sted the Trish Maher Memorial Tournament for Under-13 camogie teams This special event was held in memory of Trish Maher, and it brought together clubs, families, and supporters for what turned out to be a fantastic day of sport, friendship, and community spirit. …

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Kilkenny Floodlit Soccer league begins its 25th season this year and the launch of this season  was held recently in Kilkenny City. The league began in 2001 when Eamon Cleere and Gerry O’Keefe who both had been involved in the Nightowls league, Eamon as a team manager and Gerry as a player felt that the …

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Mackessy shines as O’Loughlin’s lay down marker BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR SPORTSEDITOR@KILKENNYOBSERVER.IE St. Canice’s Credit Union Senior Hurling League As we enter the ‘free’ weekend for our senior clubs, it is very much a case of ‘as you were’. The two teams blazing a trail remain O’Loughlin Gaels and Thomastown.  Last season’s league and …

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BY JOHN FITZGERALD If you pass through Nicholastown in South Kilkenny, you will notice three stone pillars rising out of the earth. They present to the eye a stark and haunting three-fold image, recalling ancient times and dark deeds. Dating to the Bronze Age, the standing stones were painted white in honour of three friars who were executed by Cromwell’s men close …

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The organising committee is pleased to announce that the Clogh Annual Vintage Tractor Run will take place on Sunday, 7th September. This much-loved community event has become a highlight in the local calendar, attracting participants and spectators from near and far. Registration will begin at 11.00am at Clogh National School, where attendees can enjoy a …

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A new Autumn Training and Events Programme aimed to empower small businesses in Kilkenny has been announced by the Local Enterprise Office Kilkenny. Cathaoirleach of Kilkenny County Council, Cllr. Mary Hilda Cavanagh officially launch the Local Enterprise Office Kilkenny Autumn Training and Events Programme 2025 alongside trainers and Local Enterprise Office Kilkenny staff. The Local …

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National Heritage Week 2025, which took place from August 16th to 24th across Kilkenny City and County has come to an end after a highly successful programme of heritage engagement for all. With over 60 diverse events and hundreds of participants, this year’s theme, “Exploring Our Foundations”, inspired communities to delve into the stories, landscapes, …

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BY CLAIR WHITTY This is a common question that I get asked. I was delighted to have a chat with nutritional therapist, Dr Barbara Barrett at Wild Atlantic Health. Barbara recently completed a PhD in natural medicine and is an expert in Vitamin D3 and K2.

We talked about the benefits of Vitamin D for bone health, …

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How fast a decade of Twilight Community Group’s activities has passed In 2014, we started a group to assist those we believe we could. Small, local, non-stressful, and an easy-going approach. Well, that changed quickly. The demand for our services grew and grew. Not just locally but across Europe and beyond! An idea for a …

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