Castleinch Kilkenny: Connections Through Time
A community on the outskirts of Kilkenny city have just published a book recording the history of their local area. The book entitled Castleinch Kilkenny: Connections Through Time is edited by Dr Richard Hyland and Michael O’Dwyer. It contains chapters by the editors and a fine contribution by Aideen O’Reilly on Castle Bamford and the …
Inclusivity rules: are they fair to women boxers?
AS I SEE IT BY MARIANNE HERON There have been more than a few heated arguments over the women’s boxing controversy that erupted at the Olympics. How would you feel if a woman boxer was seriously injured in a contest with someone who has unfair competitive masculine attributes? – I was asked by someone looking …
Kelly’s kittens seek to rule the Rebels!
Intermediate ladies set for Cork Croker clash BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR SPORTSEDITOR@KILKENNYOBSERVER.IE Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Intermediate Camogie Final Kilkenny vs Cork Croke Park, Sunday, 11th August, 3pm Referee: Brian Kearney This Sunday see’s the curtain fall on the intercounty camogie season with all three finals set to take place at Croke Park this weekend. …
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 …
A wake-up call: the hidden impact of space litter
THE LAST WORD By Pat Coughlan My love for the environment did not start when I saved a forlorn bird trapped in a plastic six-pack ring, although I would have liked to claim it but one night, while stargazing with a mug of hot cocoa, I wondered: “What about up there?” Driven by curiosity, I …
Here is the news: you are being misinformed
THE FACT OF THE MATTER BY PAUL HOPKINS Once, we had lies, damn lies – and statistics. Now, we have Fake News – and misinformation. ‘Fake news’ is closely associated with politics and that can unhelpfully narrow the focus of the issue. ‘False information’ is preferable, as it can refer to disinformation covering topics such …
When Hollywood came to town…
BY JOHN FITZGERALD (PART TWO) Continuing the story of those magical “Breakfast on Pluto” days in Callan…twenty years ago this month… Tullamaine graveyard was another filming location. It might not have been deemed suitable as a venue but for a noteworthy restoration project that rescued this ancient burial site from a forest of weeds and bushes back …
BENNETTSBRIDGE ART GROUP
Formed in 2000, the Bennettsbridge Art Group combines friendship with making art. The artists count themselves lucky to have the use of the excellent facilities in the local Community Centre. Results of weekly meetings of this twelve strong art group will come to fruition this Friday night, when the Bennettsbridge 2024 Summer Collection will be …
Judy and Aoife join forces to exhibit at Bollards
The coming week is going to be a busy one for Judy Rhatigan. Riverside Drive resident Judy will be exhibiting her wonderful art at Bollards of Kieran Street which coincides with The Kilkenny Arts festival. The exhibition- The Linear Way- offers an escape from routine life and the cluttered mind. Judy captures the natural beauty …
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
THANK YOU to St. Luke’s Hospital I, Mary Kennedy, recently spent 8 days in the Surgical Ward at St. Luke’s Hospital following an accident. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr. Faisal Nazir Awan and his team for the medical treatment that I received, their efficiency was tremendous and everything was done …
