Four Kilkenny Communities Nominated for IPB Pride of Place Awards 2026
Kilkenny County Council nominated four outstanding community groups to represent County Kilkenny at the IPB Pride of Place Awards 2026, which celebrate and recognise the exceptional efforts of communities across Ireland in creating vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable places to live, work and visit. Organised in partnership with Co-operation Ireland and sponsored by IPB Insurance, the …
Regional Ceremony for National Commemoration Day 2026
An Cathaoirleach of Kilkenny County Council, Cllr. Joe Malone, will be hosting a Regional Ceremony for the National Commemoration Day next Sunday, 12th July. The event will take place at 11:00 a.m. in the beautiful grounds of Kilkenny Castle, where we will gather to pay tribute to the brave Irishmen and Irishwomen who lost their …
Katie at the double as Deise downed in Croker!
Tribeswomen await Meagher’s ladies in semifinal BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR SPORTSEDITOR@KILKENNYOBSERVER.IE Glen Dimplex Senior Camogie Championship Kilkenny 2-19 Waterford 1-19 (AET) Croke Park, Dublin It may have taken extra time, but Kilkenny are back in the Glen Dimplex Senior Camogie Championship semifinals having got the better of a talented Waterford side in Croke Park …
JJ Kavanagh Junior F League Final 2026
Mullinavat 1-23; Carrickshock 2-13 (after extra time). John Power at Hugginstown GAA Grounds. Mullinavat won a first Junior Hurling League title in sixteen years with a hard-earned final victory over Southern neighbours Carrickshock at Hugginstown. Back in 2010 it was in the “B” grade, this time Roinn “F” but just as competitive. This contest, which …
Plastic Free Household Products
BY CLAIR WHITTY Sustainability is a word you hear a lot about, but what does it actually mean? Simply put, sustainable living is about making choices that meet our needs today without harming the environment for future generations. We can make small changes one step at a time, we can learn as we go. One …
Creative book fair returns to Kilkenny
Sustainable arts association Atelier Páipéar is returning to The Tea Houses, Kilkenny, on 10 – 12 July 2026 with an exciting new offering – an Artist Book Fair, exploring the theme of ‘Interconnectivity’. Developed in response to an open call earlier this year, the book fair will showcase a diverse collection of artist’s books created …
Ladies Day glamour at Gowran Park
Ladies Day at Gowran Park is about much more than horse racing. It is a chance to get together with friends, enjoy a great day out and dress up for one of the biggest social events of the summer. Whether you like classic style or something a little more colourful, Ladies Day is the perfect …
Feel better through nature and connection
CHOICES SHAPE YOUR FUTURE By Judith Ashton Brian Redmond was on KCLR Radio recently interviewing a guest about possible laws to decriminalise some recreational drugs in Ireland. The guest had much personal and professional insight into the issue and spoke about the easy availability of drugs across the country. He argued that society needs to …
Beware the ‘Long Goodbye’ to full-time work
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR For many people, turning 65 no longer means an abrupt end to working life. Some picture themselves on the golf course or minding grandchildren, while others have no intention of stopping. A growing number are choosing a gradual slowdown, taking on part-time or consultancy work while reducing hours over time …
Room for improvement in the smallest room
AS I SEE IT BY MARIANNE HERON It’s a familiar story. It’s holiday time, you are out and about in an unfamiliar place, when nature calls. When you have to go, you have to go … but where? This is the point where calling toilets public conveniences can be an oxymoron. They may be far …
