LOTTO WINNER PRESENTATION
Well done Dave Little who became the latest winner of the Lotto Jackpot at Dicksboro G.A.A and Camogie Club taking home a substantial amount after his number selection matched those drawn at the Clubs Lotto draw on September the 5th. Development Lotto Committee members presented Dave with his winnings at a function in the Dicksboro …
Support Brain Power with Eskimo Oil For Kids
BY CLAIR WHITTY From the exciting moment of your child’s first words through to their first day at school, it’s amazing how quickly a child’s brain grows and develops. By the age of 6, the brain has already reached 95% of its peak size! We can’t overstate the importance of supporting a child’s development during …
HERITAGE WEEK THE GLUE THAT BRINGS OUR HISTORY TO LIFE
The Kilkenny Arts Festival had barely pulled down the blinds on a hugely successful 2024 season, when, lo and behold, the curtain went up on Heritage week. National Heritage Week celebrates Ireland’s cultural, built and natural heritage. It brings together volunteers, community groups and heritage enthusiasts to share their experience, knowledge culture and practices. There …
O’Loughlin’s to tackle Tullaroan in league final
Vegas Boys vs ‘Town in shield decider BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR SPORTSEDITOR@KILKENNYOBSERVER.IE St. Canice’s Credit Union Senior Hurling League & Championship After five rounds of action, group placings have been decided with Tullaroan and O’Loughlin Gaels taking top spot in group’s A and B respectively. The current county champions are the only side with …
Pedestrianising High St: a blessing or a curse?
THE LAST WORD By Pat Coughlan Pedestrianisation, the act of converting streets for the exclusive use of pedestrians, is a hot topic in urban planning. It promises cleaner air, safer streets, and a boost for local businesses. But, like a double-edged sword, it can also disrupt traffic and accessibility. So, is it a blessing or …
Official Opening of Kilkenny Care Centre by Mayor McGuinness
Kilkenny Care Centre has officially opened its nursing home in Kilkenny city Photos by Leo Murphy Photography Mayor Andrew McGuinness officiated at the official opening of the new Kilkenny Care Centre and said: “Kilkenny Care Centre is already providing much needed nursing home care to the elderly community of Kilkenny city. This centally located facility …
Mia Griffin, first Irish winner of Rás na mBan in eleven years
Mia Griffin, Glenmore, Co. Kilkenny recently returned from competing on the track at the Paris Olympics, pictured with Paddy Cunningham, Callan having won Stage 1 of Rás na mBan. Mia went on to become the first Irish winner of Rás na mBan in eleven years
Deputy John McGuinness and Cllr. Peter ‘Chap’ Cleere en route to the Dáil
Fianna Fáil members came together on Friday evening in Kilkenny ahead of Tánaiste Micheál Martin’s highly anticipated visit to the city for a special lunch event, which is already nearing full capacity. During the meeting, members extended their congratulations to Deputy John McGuinness and Cllr. Peter ‘Chap’ Cleere, both of whom have been nominated to …
Why so many are paying high car insurance
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR Almost half a million drivers across the country are paying hundreds – and in some cases more than a €1,000 – more than they need to on car insurance cover because they have penalty points on their licences. According to a recent cost comparison analysis by motor insurance experts at …
Memories galore as Community Radio celebrate their 45th birthday
Photos by Pat Shortall In 1979, two courageous entrepreneurs in Kilkenny, Michael Minogue and Liam Carroll, realised their long-held ambitions of getting their beloved Kilkenny connected to the World on the airwave network. Later to be joined by Fr. Gerry Joyce and other Kilkenny businessmen it was a testing ambition from the moment they first …
