The “Busiest Street in Town”
By John Fitzgerald (Part two) In his childhood, the future newspaper correspondent and historian Seamus O’ Brien ran errands for a Miss Phelan to McEvoy’s shop on the West Street side of the Cross in Callan, where Barrie Henriques’s pub and Mellow’s restaurant stood in later years; and to the post office and grocery shops. …
Exam results do not define you
CHOICES SHAPE YOUR FUTURE By Judith Ashton I recently wrote about the pressure that seems to descend upon students as exams approach. Suddenly, their lives feel as though they have been reduced to memory tests of quotes, facts and figures. Months, sometimes years, of learning are crammed into a few hours at an exam desk, …
Ladies and gentlemen… Round FIVE!
BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR SPORTSEDITOR@KILKENNYOBSERVER.IE St Canice’s Credit Union Senior Hurling League Yes, we have reached the final round of games in this season’s St Canice’s Credit Union Senior Hurling League, and there is still plenty to play for tomorrow at six venues across Noreside. As per the norm, all matches will throw in …
Is it happy returns for Harry and Meghan?
AS I SEE IT BY MARIANNE HERON It’s a story we see thousands of times, young people leave Ireland in search of greener grass elsewhere, only to return when they have families of their own. They want their children to grow up here with the benefit of an Irish education. So what’s so remarkable about …
Our troubled teenagers: Perpetrators or victims?
THE FACT OF THE MATTER BY PAUL HOPKINS Here’s a fact: There has been an “explosion in crimes” against retailers in recent years involving “gangs of feral youth” and “crime, fraud, abuse, theft and shoplifting happen every day in [our] stores” an Oireachtas Committee heard when retailers appeared recently in front of them to discuss …
Local Enterprise Office Kilkenny launch new Autumn Training and Events Programme 2026
A new Autumn Training and Events Programme aimed at empowering small businesses in Kilkenny has been announced by the Local Enterprise Office Kilkenny. The Local Enterprise Office Kilkenny has launched their training and events programme for Autumn/Winter 2026. This programme schedule provides potential new entrepreneurs and small business currently operating in the County, the opportunity …
The passing of Mick Lennon: the closing of a chapter
The recent passing of Mick Lennon in his 96th year brought deep sadness to Kilkenny and to many parts of the country. His passing, since Mick was an integral part of the Newpark neighbourhood, leaves a huge void in our community. His passing also closes a chapter on a generation of the highly Respected and …
A great day in every way
The Mill Family Resource Centre would like to extend a massive thank you to everyone who joined us and supported our Annual Family Fun Day at the Centre on Sunday, August 16th. The event once again proved to be a wonderful afternoon for the local community, with families, friends and supporters coming together to enjoy …
The “Busiest Street in Town”
By John Fitzgerald (Part One) I’ve quoted the late Seamus O’ Brien many times in articles. Throughout his life, Seamus promoted all aspects of Callan’s heritage and was a tireless community activist. He loved sport and served on local committees dedicated to reviving the sporting fortunes of the district. He was a long serving secretary …
Zest Back to College this Year Energised
BY CLAIR WHITTY What a fantastic summer we have had this year, it’s one that I think we will all remember for a long time. And with all that sunshine you would imagine that you would be all be well powered up for the year ahead, especially anyone that is heading back to work or …
