THE BLACK ABBEY
BY JOHN FITZGERALD (PART TWO) A TREASURE TO BEHOLD Continuing the story of this treasure of Kilkenny’s heritage… By 1776, the Black Abbey’s status as a church had been almost forgotten. The building was in a dilapidated state. Its roof had fallen in, part of the nave had disappeared, and the church pillars were buried …
Rights for the sisterhood: are we nearly there?
AS I SEE IT BY MARIANNE HERON Just the other week we said ‘Goodnight Sister’ to Nell McCafferty, journalist and founding member of the Irish Women’s Liberation movement. While she may be gone, she was unforgettably unique and scores of illuminating memories and tributes to her have shot across the media like August meteor showers. …
Counting up the soaring cost of an education
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR It’s upon us once again, the new academic year, with many families struggling with the considerable burden of educating their children. According to Zurich’s annual Cost of Education survey, the costs associated with primary, secondary, and third-level education in Ireland continue to rise, placing a substantial strain on family resources. …
O’Loughlin’s & ‘Town to the fore as league takes shape!
BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR SPORTSEDITOR@KILKENNYOBSERVER.IE St. Canice’s Credit Union Kilkenny Senior Hurling League After three rounds of this season’s St. Canice’s Credit Union Kilkenny Senior Hurling League, things are beginning to take shape, and it doesn’t make great reading if you are James Stephens or Erin’s Own. While other teams are blossoming, August has …
Healthy school lunches
BY CLAIR WHITTY Packing a healthy school lunch can be difficult especially if you have a fussy eater. I remember it well. You can only do your best. Seeing an empty lunch box coming home can be very rewarding, especially when you know that it was packed with good nutritious foods. But of course we …
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 …
Ladies & Gentlemen…… Round 3!
BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR SPORTSEDITOR@KILKENNYOBSERVER.IE St. Canice’s Credit Union Senior League Group A Round 3 Bennettsbridge vs James Stephens Friday 23rd Aug @ 7pm Venue: Danesfort Referee: Conor Everard Glenmore vs Dicksboro Sunday 25th Aug @ 12 noon Venue: Dr Tierney Park Referee: Patrick O Reilly Tullaroan vs Thomastown Sunday 25th Aug …
WOK, summer’s over… back to school now
THE FACT OF THE MATTER BY PAUL HOPKINS You know the summer is gone. You know that, because the schools are about to reopen. For some, it will be their first day at school – daunting in itself, their schoolbags bigger than themselves. For others, their first year in secondary school. And a record 136,160 …
GRACE WALSH
BY MICHAEL O’LEARY In July, Grace Walsh announced her departure from the Inter-County Camogie scene following a very successful career that saw her win three Senior All-Irelands along with three All-Stars. The Tullaroan native was part of the Kilkenny Underage Teams that were a dominant force in winning All-Irelands, before going on to make her …
Floradix Has You Covered
BY CLAIR WHITTY As the season is about to change you might feel a change in your energy levels or that your immune system might need a boost. Or, maybe you are stressed and frantic with back-to-school arrangements. Thankfully there are natural remedies to help get you back on track. Floradix is a brand that …
