Murder: no end to the grip of whodunits
AS I SEE IT BY MARIANNE HERON “I was neat, clean, shaved and sober, and I didn’t care who knew it. I was everything the well-dressed private detective ought to be. I was calling on four million dollars.” Hard to resist opening lines like that. Before they know it readers are hooked in the page-turning …
Thunberg and fighting: holding out for a hero
THE FACT OF THE MATTER BY PAUL HOPKINS When some years back the Swedish activist Greta Thunberg came to prominence with her stance – and visible outrage – on our lack of care for climate, few of us, bar her young, fellow travellers, took notice. Climate change seemed far off back then. When Thunberg recently …
Mons Stars to The Royal Irish regiment launched at Home Rule
Photos by Pat Shortall On Thursday 12 June a large crowd gathered in Kilkenny’s Home Rule Club to mark the launch of a new publication based on research undertaken to discover the men from the Royal Irish Regiment who were entitled to the 1914 ‘Mons’ Star medal. Co-author Larry Scallan opened proceedings by welcoming everyone …
When love comes to town
Photos: Danny Lahart It was an article in the Irish Times, in 1999, that journalist Sean Kilfeather reviewed a book- Mud, Sweat and Jeers by Kilkenny Journalist, Jimmy Rhatigan. The book that takes an inquisitive and at times anecdotal look inside a local club is a journey through the years with Emfa and then Kilkenny …
KILKENNY ARTIST IN GALWAY
Brendan Cleere, a native of Bennettsbridge presents his first exhibition, Life West, Mixed Media Art, in the Brazco Coffee Academy in Oranmore, Galway. The launch took place on Friday, 6th June and family, friends and work colleagues gathered to support him. The paintings will hang in Brazco for the month of June. The exhibition was …
The Canal Walk…Pathway to Arcadia
BY JOHN FITZGERALD Kilkenny is renowned for its medieval heritage, but it also plays host to the wonders of nature. And you don’t have to stray too far from the city limits to find both. If you wish to connect with the past and savour the joys of our natural heritage at the same time …
Neurodiversity in Education: Exploring The Trauma Connection
On Friday, March 22nd, Kilkenny played host to a timely and powerful conference exploring one of the most pressing topics in education today — the impact of trauma on neurodivergent children and young people. The event, titled Neurodiversity in Education: The Trauma Connection, brought together educators, SNAs, mental health professionals, parents, and carers for a …
Kilkenny Celebrates Youthful Creativity with €182,290 in Grants for Cruinniú na nÓg 2025
Cruinniú na nÓg 2025 is the world’s first national day of free creativity for children and young people under 18. Supported by Creative Kilkenny, the festival featured 52 free activities across the County from 18th May to 7th June 2025. The festival celebrated youthful creativity with events like cameraless filmmaking, dancing bubblicious fun, miniature painting …
Deise drown Cats minor dreams
Spain shines in 3-point semi win BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR SPORTSEDITOR@KILKENNYOBSERVER.IE Electric Ireland All-Ireland Minor Semi-Final Kilkenny 2-18 Waterford 2-21 Chadwicks Wexford Park Referee: Eamonn Furlong (Wexford) Kilkenny bowed out of this seasons All—Ireland Minor Hurling championship following a great battle with Waterford in Chadwicks Wexford Park. Just three points separated the sides at …
Kilkenny Stars to compete in Domino’s Women’s Division One League
The Kilkenny Stars Basketball Club has been operating since 2011 as a junior club, catering to boys and girls from U7 to U18, with over 350 members. Last year, the club expanded its involvement by entering a men’s team in the South East League and a ladies’ team in both the South East League and …
