Callan Guardians debate the Evils and Benefits of Drink
BY JOHN FITZGERALD (Part one) In the early years of the 20th century, Callan Workhouse continued to serve the community. The famine was in the past, and life had more or less returned to what passed for normal in the once again thriving market town. Apart from catering for the less-well-off and providing a measure of …
Support Natural Weight Control with New Nordic Fat Burner
BY CLAIR WHITTY Are you struggling to maintain your weight? Many people struggle with stubborn weight gain or sluggish metabolism. Eat less and move more is generally the mantra we hear. But in recent times we realise that’s over simplified and the real picture can be much more complex. Sometimes low mood or lack of …
Cats take it on Chin as Lee drives Yellowbellies to victory
Lyng gets minutes into many as home side win BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR SPORTSEDITOR@KILKENNYOBSERVER.IE Leinster SHC Round 4 Chadwicks Wexford Park Wexford 2-19 Kilkenny 1-15 With a provincial final berth already secured, Wexford took full advantage of a below par Kilkenny to record a fine win over Derek Lyng’s men. While the Noresiders gave …
Bergin’s boys show class as Tribesmen downed in Laois
Goals to the FOUR as Cats crowned Leinster champs BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR SPORTSEDITOR@KILKENNYOBSERVER.IE Leinster MHC Final Kilkenny 4-11 Galway 1-8 Kilkenny minor hurlers were crowned provincial champions for a 61st time following a thoroughly deserved victory of Galway in Laois Hire O’Moore Park last Saturday. Despite the terrible conditions in Portlaoise, both teams …
Progress and challenges as exhibition portrays Travellers’ lives
Gypsy Ray (1949-2020), originally from the USA, lived and worked in County Kilkenny since 2000. Her rich artistic practice included photography, drawing and teaching. A native of Illinois, USA, Gypsy Ray studied drawing and photography at the University of Iowa, later receiving her Masters Degree in photography from Goddard College. Most of her USA based …
Fourth wall enter therapy session
Laois Fourth Wall Theatre Group presented Bernard Farrell’s situational comedy I Do Not Like Thee, Doctor Fell directed by David Corri recently at Thomastown Concert Hall. A group therapy session is led by the enigmatic and manipulative Suzy (Mary Dermody). The participants Joe Fell (John Kavanagh), Roger (Kevin Lalor-Fitzpatrick), Peter (Joe Murphy), Maureen (Alex O’Neal), …
Selling idiots, pizza guy & Buffalo Bill!
FURTHERMORE By Gerry Moran It’s that time of year, folks, Cat Laughs Comedy time. Time for a chuckle or two. Here are a few jokes that hopefully will engender a giggle. Apologies if you’ve heard them before – but, even if you have, feel free to chuckle or giggle … again. An elderly lady and …
Memories of my brother from daughter Aideen
FURTHERMORE By Gerry Moran Last week I wrote about my brother John who passed away on May 7. This week’s column is an edited version of John’s daughter Aideen’s beautiful eulogy which offers a more intimate portrait of my brother, a proud Kilkenny man, who many people, apart from classmates, cousins and neighbours, did not …
What Brokers Ireland want from Budget 2026
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR We are nearly halfway through the year and before we know it Budget 2026 will be upon us. Pre-Budget submissions are being, and have been prepared, on behalf on many bodies who wish to influence Government decisions when it has come to the Budget. Brokers Ireland which is the voice …
Natural protection in the sun
BY CLAIR WHITTY The sun is out but during these warm and sunny spells it is important to think about safety in the sun, not just at the beach or on a sunny holiday. We need to think about protecting out skin when out and about and in our gardens too. Overexposure to UV rays …
