Rationing: Black Bread and a Pinch of Tea…
BY JOHN FITZGERALD (Part one) A few months ago I recounted how Callan man Seamus O’ Brien, a future newspaper correspondent, took the train with friends to Dublin for the famous Thunder and Lightning All-Ireland of 1939. While the storm had been belting away over Dublin that day, the Dail was in session to tackle the deadly …
Master Your Mind for Exam Success
BY CLAIR WHITTY Are you studying for exams, and worrying about all the information you will need to recall? This is a common problem that we get asked about at this time of the year. You are not alone in this. Lack of sleep, stress, work overload, inadequate diet, not drinking enough water, and simply …
The Jack Grace Band performing at the Kilkenny Roots Festival. It’s one you won’t want to miss!
The Jack Grace Band is making a welcome return to Kilkenny for the Kilkenny Roots Festival this May Bank Holiday weekend. The Kilkenny Roots Festival is a renowned celebration of Americana and roots music, held annually in Kilkenny, Ireland. Jack has just released his latest Studio Album, “All the Above,” and will be playing tracks …
Duiske Players to stage Wanted – One Body!
The well-known and much loved Duiske Players Drama Group are currently in rehearsals for this year’s production of Raymond Dyer’s Wanted – One Body!, which takes place on Thursday – Saturday, May 1st-3rd under the capable direction of group newcomer Joanne Hennessy. This play was last produced by the group 20 years ago and they …
Getting married in Ireland: What you need to know
Getting married is one of the most significant milestones in a person’s life. However, in Ireland, there are specific legal requirements and procedures that must be followed to ensure that your marriage is legally recognised. This week, The Kilkenny Observer takes a closer look at the requirement of getting married with a particular focus on …
Wood you believe?
Three workshops facilitated by Fr Jim Cogley As we have just celebrated Easter week, a wonderful opportunity for people of Kilkenny and further afield is about to take place in Callan in County Kilkenny. Fr Jim Cogley will host a wonderful three day course on ‘healing and hope’ at the Edmund Rice centre in Callan …
Asthma in Ireland: A fight for recognition
THE LAST WORD By Pat Coughlan Asthma in Ireland is a silent struggle, often overshadowed in the policy landscape. Despite its prevalence, the Government has yet to formally recognise asthma as a disability, leaving many without the support they desperately need. Politicians, both local and national, ignore the issue. This oversight not only limits access …
Papal bull! Remembering election of Francis
Furthermore By Gerry Moran We don’t normally talk about the Pope in the pub. Soccer, rugby, horses, hurling – yes. But the Pope – no. One night in March 2013, however, was an exception. That night we had a new Pope. It was Wednesday night, the night the Pope was elected, so we were ‘full …
Unravelling the cuts in the mortgage rate
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR Another interest rate cut from the European Central Bank (ECB) may sound like welcome news for mortgage holders but for those looking for a new home in Kilkenny and across Ireland it’s not all good. Despite ECB Governor Christine Lagarde’s previous comments that rate reductions might slow, escalating global tensions, …
Wanted: a troubleshooter for children
AS I SEE IT BY MARIANNE HERON We have an epidemic of gender-based violence, with horrifying reports of violence, coercive control, rape and murder almost on a daily basis. We have an ongoing housing crisis, where the Government seems incapable of providing affordable homes for a generation that are priced out the market. But what …
