Callan Court: 1861
BY JOHN FITZGERALD (Part One) Callan Court was a lively place in the 19th century, with some decidedly oddball cases keeping the police and local busybodies occupied. Following his retirement, local newspaper correspondent Peter Roughan collected transcripts of old hearings that struck him as being a bit off the wall or amusing. In 1861, we find a few “rare …
Everything you need to know about the Kilkenny St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2025!
Bí Beo, Bí Linn, this year’s Parade theme invites you to come alive and be with us as part of our community as we animate the streets of Kilkenny in celebration of Ireland’s national holiday, St. Patrick’s Day! Showcasing our Irish heritage and the diverse local community with a parade of spectacle, colour and creativity through …
Planting of Crocus bulbs at war memorial proves great initiative
Photos by Danny Lahart The Kilkenny Great War Memorial Committee had a desire to improve the envoirns of the memorial to the over 800 Kilkenny men and women who died during the First World War. To this end, the idea to place Crocus bulbs in the raised grass bank was born. This task was enormous …
George Ralph
The Gentleman from Rose Inn Street. Died Saturday 8th February 2025 I first met George about 30 years ago, Then his wife Violet And later on his friend called Joe. This was the man from Rose Inn Street. He had time and a word for everyone, that was the character of the man. …
SHORT STORY ‘THE BIT OF ASHES’
Margaret bustled around the house doing the last minute chores before leaving for work. She cleaned out the grate, lit the fire and loaded the coal bucket. That should do it now, until I get home, she thought to herself. Just then her mother hobbled into the living room. “Don’t forget now, Margaret, today is …
Brave Kilkenny women recalled…
BY JOHN FITZGERALD Some of Ireland’s bravest women have been honoured at a gathering in Kilkenny. The men who fought for Irish freedom are lauded in ballads and epic tales, but the sacrifices of women in the revolutionary era receive far less prominence. You don’t hear too many songs sung in pubs or clubs, or at commemorative outings, …
Heritage and history at the heart of St. Patrick’s celebrations
Photos by Dylan Vaughan Irish culture, history, and heritage will be at the centre of the upcoming St. Patrick’s Festival 2025, with a series of events dedicated to significant historical figures in Kilkenny. Kilkenny recently marked 700 years since the witch trial of Alice Kyteler, the first of its kind in Ireland. The historic event …
Herbs for Health
BY CLAIR WHITTY Nature provides us with many plants and herbs that can help provide us with nurturing nutrients to help us deal with a variety of symptoms. This can include herbs to support digestion, immunity, hormone support, and to help relieve anxiety and stress. My favourite brand of herbal remedies is A.Vogel. Alfred Vogel …
Carlow Little Theatre Society present Eden
Carlow Little Theatre Society are delighted to be returning to the stage of the George Bernard Shaw theatre this coming March with Eugene O’Brien’s much lauded, and award-winning play, Eden. Eden is the powerful story of an ordinary relationship on an extraordinary weekend. Billy and Breda are approaching their 10th wedding anniversary. Breda is determined …
Cork tame Cats on Leeside to take points
Tipp up next for misfiring Marble City men BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR SPORTSEDITOR@KILKENNYOBSERVER.IE Allianz Hurling League Division 1A Round 5 Cork 1-22 Kilkenny 1-16 SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh Referee: Johnny Murphy On an emotional evening on Leeside, it would be the home side that prevailed and took maximum points, when once again a wasteful …
