Phil Cody cycling for cystic fibrosis support
“I’m passionate about cycling and driven by a desire to make a meaningful impact. This year, I’m taking on a fundraising challenge to support people living with cystic fibrosis in Ireland—a condition that affects thousands of individuals and families across the country. Cystic fibrosis is a complex and relentless illness that requires ongoing care and …
Back Pain – reduce your risk
What really reduces the risk of back pain – a chartered physiotherapist’s advice By Paul Bolger. Chartered Physiotherapist at Nano Physiotherapy, Kilkenny (www.nanophysio.ie). Back pain is extremely common, but rarely serious. People generally recover without the need for any treatment – often easing back from bothersome activities or movements and gradually returning to them over a …
How do you know when to take a multi-vitamin
BY CLAIR WHITTY How do you know when you need to take a multi-vitamin? I often get asked this. The answer depends on your diet and lifestyle. For example, if you have a healthy diet, moderate exercise, healthy sleep, and no stress in your life, then you probably don’t need a multi-vitamin. But, how many …
Matty Power – One of the greatest Kilkenny hurlers of all time
By Liam Burke Matty Power who is still recognised as one of Kilkenny’s greatest ever hurlers helped in no small way to assist and hide many of the escaped prisoners from Kilkenny jail in November 1921. In all, 44 prisoners escaped, including the famous Fr Delahunty using a fifty metre tunnel that came up in …
Cork hurt could Tipp balance in Rebel’s favour
Liam will be going to a new home on Sunday evening BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR SPORTSEDITOR@KILKENNYOBSERVER.IE All-Ireland SHC Final Cork vs Tipperary As we approach the third Sunday in July, the biggest game in the intercounty hurling season is upon us. All roads lead to Croke Park for the players and supporters of both …
Gatsby, Stellenbosch and ‘The Big Yin’!
FURTHERMORE By Gerry Moran Okay, folks, off with the sun hats (they’re well off, says you) and put on your thinking caps for Moran’s: Scintillating Summer Quiz Special – best approached over a strong coffee or something even stronger at the bar, or wherever. Quiz rating: 20 – 25 Fair. 25 – 30 Good. 30 …
US Tariffs: why we’ll be alright on the night
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR Around the world leaders are warning about a looming debt crisis. Last year Germany’s leader Friedrich Merz pointed out that countries like France, Italy, and Spain owe more money than their economies make in a full year. France’s government collapsed last year while trying to cut spending by €60 billion …
Carrying on in the face of uncertainty
AS I SEE IT BY MARIANNE HERON Listening to Paschal Donohue is usually soothing. The Finance Minister is reassuring, his tone almost like a lullaby but the other day he startled me. In an interview on Newstalk, commenting on the current state of affairs, he said that uncertainty now was greater than during Covid. While …
The Beep: call him what you will, he still rocks
THE FACT OF THE MATTER BY PAUL HOPKINS BP Fallon once told me that he was to Rock ‘n’ Roll as a stamp was to an envelope. It’s also quoted in a new documentary, BP Fallon: Rock ‘n’ Rill Wizard featuring Bob Geldof, Adam Clayton, Jimmy Page, and Robert Plant which premiered at the Galway …
Celebrating the Success of Wild Kilkenny: Discover, Learn, Protect, Record Biodiversity Training Course
Photography: Vicky’s Photography Kilkenny County Council is delighted to announce the successful completion of the Wild Kilkenny: Discover, Learn, Protect, Record, a biodiversity training course in collaboration with the Kilkenny Carlow Education and Training Board (KCETB). Over the past five weeks, participants have engaged in a comprehensive program designed to enhance their understanding of biodiversity …
