Prospective homeowners need to remain proactive
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR As I write I discovered that tonight, August 19, we will witness a rare event – a blue moon. In another rare turn of events, Irish banking customers are currently witnessing there own ‘blue moon’ event – a shift in both mortgage and deposit rates. The average mortgage rate in …
Could technology restore faith in boxing scores?
THE LAST WORD By Pat Coughlan Boxing, a sport steeped in tradition and drama, has long been plagued by dodgy scoring decisions. The controversy was on full display during the recent Paris Olympics, where several matches were marred by judgments from judges who had previously been identified as making questionable decisions. Fans and fighters alike …
Tia and Jeanie launch at Auxiliary Hospital
Photos: jbs photos Some Kilkenny folk will know where the Auxiliary hospital is in Kilkenny. For those who are unsure as to the location, it is that building on Wolfe Tone Street with the Mick Minogue elephant artwork on the outside wall. The venue is home to T.A.S.K TASK (Training and Support Kilkenny) is a …
Art of Change this Autumn
Kilkenny County Council Arts Office is excited to announce the return of The Art of Change – a Youth Arts initiative which aims to empower young people in exploring environmental and climate action topics through different artforms. This Autumn we invite young people across Kilkenny to join together to take part in a series of youth workshops which …
WHITE TWINE AND OLD SUITCASES
THE KILKENNY INVOLVEMENT CENTRE AND RECOVERY COLLEGE SOUTH EAST HAVE PRODUCED A WONDERFUL ANTHOLOGY OF POETRY AND PROSE. ‘WHITE TWINE AND OLD SUITCASES’ COMPRISES OF 128 PAGES AND 60 AUTHORS AND IS COMPLEMENTED BY SOME WONDERFUL PHOTOS AND ARTWORK BY TASK CAMERA CLUB. IT IS PRINTED BY MODERN PRINTERS. IT IS DEFINITELY RECOMMENDED READING FOR …
Artistic talent and wonderful soul remembered as Ross Costigan exhibition is launched
Photos by Pat Shortall The Kilkenny Observer attended the opening night of The Ross Costigan Photographic exhibition at The Watergate Theatre as part of the Kilkenny Arts Festival programme. Ross, who died in 2017, left behind a rich amount of work and credit must go to the organisers who selected over 20 photos that capture …
A Job Well Done!
Mayor Andrew McGuinness has praised Kilkenny County Council’s outdoor staff on what he says is a ‘job well done’ with improved walking and cycling facilities at the Pococke on the Johnswell Road. Over the last number of days Kilkenny County Council crews completed resurfacing and landscaping works in preparation for the return to school. “This …
How Should We Treat Osteoarthritis?
How might we change our approach to this growing condition to reduce suffering? By Paul Bolger. Chartered Physiotherapist at Nano Physiotherapy, Kilkenny (www.nanophysio.ie). If you have been keeping up with this series you will know that osteoarthritis is a growing problem, that many factors influence joint health and that our joints are very much living, breathing organs that …
‘A Creative Path to Your Future’
Young Irish Filmmakers have opened registration for their CREATIVE MEDIA PRODUCTION Course (QQI Level 4) which is starting this September. Commencing September 2024, our exciting multimedia course is your first step to a career in the creative industries. Build your skillset and develop a portfolio of Creative work. Learner projects include film, photography, graphic design, …
Lesley CLEERE DRAWS THE WINNING ENTRY
Thank you to all who entered the competition draw to win a €200 gift voucher for Market Cross Shopping Centre sponsored by The Kilkenny Observer. We were delighted to get such a huge response. The winning entry was drawn by Lesley Cleere, Centre Manager at Market Cross Shopping Centre. Congratulations to Alison O’Shea Murphy, Garryrickin, …
