Kilkenny farm leader says ‘flat’ design of Fuel Support Scheme fails to recognise periods of heaviest usage
Dunbell farmer & President of ICMSA, Denis Drennan, has said that “regrettably” the Fuel Support Scheme has failed to recognise the significantly higher levels of fuel usage on farms during the March to July period. “The case ICMSA is making is that the fuel scheme is ‘flat’ and based on 5/12ths of total fuel usage …
Urlingford NS crowned Tommy O’Brien Cup Champions
Urlingford NS gained sweet revenge for last year’s final defeat as they produced a magnificent performance to defeat Tullaroan NS in the Tommy O’Brien Cup Final in UPMC Nowlan Park. The same two sides had contested the decider twelve months ago, with Tullaroan emerging victorious by four points. Having also met recently in a fiercely …
Two Tribes face-off in Tipp!
Stripeywomen one step from O’Duffy decider BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR SPORTSEDITOR@KILKENNYOBSERVER.IE Glen Dimplex Senior Camogie Championship All-Ireland Semi-Final Kilkenny vs Galway Tomorrow, FBD Semple Stadium, Thurles @ 4pm Our senior camogs make the trip to Tipp tomorrow to contest another All-Ireland semifinal, their first since 2022, when they went on to lift the O’Duffy …
JJ Kavanagh Junior A Hurling Championship Round Two
Mullinavat 1-23; Barrow Rangers 1-15. John Power at Mullinavat GAA Grounds. Mullinavat secured their place in the quarterfinals of the JJ Kavanagh Junior A Hurling Championship with a deserved eight-point victory over Barrow Rangers in an absorbing Round Two encounter played in glorious sunshine at Mullinavat on Saturday afternoon. While the final margin suggested a …
Beat Hay Fever Naturally This Summer
BY CLAIR WHITTY For many people, summer means sunshine, longer days and spending more time outdoors. But for hay fever sufferers, it can be weeks or even months of sneezing, itchy eyes, blocked noses and feeling downright miserable. If antihistamines haven’t given you the relief you were hoping for, perhaps it’s time to consider a …
Gary and Jim to star as revellers in Public Arts Programme-funded Witch Trials reimagining
Lifelong pals Gary Comerford and Jim Rohan are proud members of KCAT Arts Centre and both feature prominently in the team of revellers and party-goers cast as part of The Alice Project, the much-anticipated reimagining of the Kilkenny Witch Trials at five locations in Kilkenny in early August. When Asylum Theatre sent out a casting …
Urlingford crown unbeaten campaign with George Leahy Trophy success
Urlingford etched their names into school hurling history on Monday evening as they claimed the highly contested Roinn C League title with an impressive 3-12 to 2-6 victory over St John’s in the Georgie Leahy Cup in UPMC Nowlan Park. With 15 schools competing in one of the most competitive competitions in the county, this …
For Claire, all the world’s a stage…
By John Fitzgerald Shakespeare said that some people are born great, while “others have greatness thrust upon them.” I thought of that quote when I met Claire Henriques in Callan at the weekend. She kindly took time off from rehearsal for her upcoming part in The Calendar Girls to reflect on her long association with theatre in the …
From smartphones to safety: tech made easy
Members of the Eastern Environs Community Group recently completed a six-week KCETB ‘Digital Awareness Programme’ and received their certificates from Community Education Facilitator, Siobhán O’Brien, last Wednesday. Speaking at the presentation, Ms O’Brien noted that the programme was specifically designed for mature learners. She praised the group for wholeheartedly embracing the course and for their …
Annual Jenkinstown Camino walk
The annual Jenkinstown Camino Walk will take place on Sunday, July 26th, with participants gathering at Jenkinstown Church at 2.30pm. The walk, which has become a valued annual event, offers people an opportunity to come together in a spirit of friendship, faith, and community. This year’s walk will be led by Fr. Willie Purcell and …
