Storm Richardson blows Tyndall away
Carlow/Kilkenny U15 Soccer Div. 1 Final History was made on 24th February as Borris College claimed their first ever Div. 1 soccer title, at any age, with a 4-1 win over Tyndall College. Having claimed a handful of Div. 2 titles over the years as well as a sole Leinster title in 2017, Borris finally …
Club draws whet the appetite for summer fare
O’Loughlin’s & Thomastown titles on the line BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR SPORTSEDITOR@KILKENNYOBSERVER.IE The draw for the upcoming club hurling season on Noreside took place recently and the results have thrown up the prospect of many fascinating encounters. O’Loughlin Gaels are the current senior league champions, having steamrolled Tullaroan in last season’s decider to win …
Gina is voted personal trainer of the year
When Gina Prónay-Zakar attended the Kilkenny-Carlow Customer Excellence Awards at Mount Wolseley Hotel in the Personal Trainer of the Year category, she thought little of leaving the venue as a winner. But that is exactly what happened. To say she was thrilled would be an understatement. We will return to the awards night. 40th birthday …
Gibbs triumphs as Shirley Valentine
By Tom Dayton On Friday March 14th, I attended a production of Shirley Valentine at The Concert Hall in Thomastown. This is my fourth production in a row by Lake Productions to attend, having previously seen The Kings of the Kilburn High Road, Moll, and Da. Each production so far has brought an air of …
Davis wins fifth international competition
Carlow Little Theatre Society were delighted to announce the winners of their fifth annual International One-Act Playwriting Competition earlier this month, which once again attracted a large number of submissions from Ireland and all around the world. After yet another extremely close contest this year, their independent adjudicators declared the winning results in the following …
How Graiguenamanagh is a vibrant town
Written by Michael Doyle Graiguenamanagh is a town in County Kilkenny situated 30 minutes from Kilkenny City, near the River Barrow at the foot of Brandon Hill. It has a population of over 1,500 and is considered to be one of the most beautiful areas in the southeast of Ireland. Graiguenamanagh is home to the …
To be one’s self in society: I am who I am
THE LAST WORD By Pat Coughlan Making the decision to be true to oneself in a society that often favours sameness requires bravery, especially for immigrants to a new country. Valuing individuality involves remaining genuine, seeing this as a strength, and finding ways to demonstrate authenticity in a new environment. For instance, an immigrant artist …
Daylight robbery … and the time bandit!
FURTHERMORE By Gerry Moran ‘Spring forward. Fall back’. I have to remember that to remind me whether the clocks go forward or back on Sunday, March 30. It’s Spring, so the clocks definitely go forward. Which means, quite simply – that we are being robbed! Robbed of 3,600 seconds, in short, robbed of an hour …
Retirement not just about financial survival
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR As Ireland’s population ages, many retiring are facing the challenges of growing old alone. While some thrive in their independence, many often face financial concerns, healthcare issues, and the risk of social isolation. According to the Central Statistics Office (CSO), the number of people aged 65 and over living alone …
Putting homes and heart back on high streets
AS I SEE IT BY MARIANNE HERON Gazing upwards as I walk down my local high street I am looking, not at the sky, but at the first and second floors above the shop fronts. Some house offices, a few are apartments but many wear a general air of neglect. Piles of boxes and torn …
