A dancing extravaganza, as Dancewise delight
Photos by Pat Shortall A recent production of ‘Showstoppers’ at Kilkenny’s Watergate theatre received great praise from Kilkenny audiences. It was presented by ‘Dancewise’ who are based in Kilkenny and Castlecomer. This energetic and talented group were founded in 1998 and it would appear that the same enthusiasm, vim and energy is still as strong …
When to quit as leader… and who comes next?
AS I SEE IT BY MARIANNE HERON Knowing when to quit is a form of wisdom which seems to have escaped America’s President Joe Biden. It was sad to see a man who has stayed too long make a stumbling spectacle of himself in last month’s head- to- head with Donald Trump. Sad for the …
Cats foiled in final bid
Banner dominate 2nd half to secure final berth BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR SPORTSEDITOR@KILKENNYOBSERVER.IE All–Ireland SHC Semi-Final Kilkenny 2-16 Clare 0-24 Croke Park, Referee: Liam Gordon So that’s that. There was to be no third final in a row for Kilkenny as they fell to to stirring second half comeback by Clare in Croke Park …
EUROPEAN U-18 ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS
BY MICHAEL O’LEARY Two Kilkenny Athletes from the Kilkenny City Harriers Club will represent Ireland in the European U-18 Athletics Championships in Slovakia next week. Pia Langton will compete in the 800 metres, while Molly Daly will compete in the 200 metres and she is also part of the medley relay squad. Both Athletes are …
Stripeywomen fall to Dubs in last eight clash
Aisling Maher leads Capital ladies to historic win BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR SPORTSEDITOR@KILKENNYOBSERVER.IE Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship QF Dublin 1-13 Kilkenny 0-12 Kilkenny senior Camog’s bowed out of this years Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship after losing to Dublin in Croke Park last Saturday. Peter ‘Chap’ Cleere’s team were beaten by …
Paying the price of Man’s inhumanity to Man
THE LAST WORD By Pat Coughlan Altruism, at its core, is about selflessly helping others, driven by a desire to do good. It’s the stuff of heart-warming stories and noble deeds. But what happens when these good intentions go awry? When the very act of helping turns into something darker? This week I am going …
Join Us at Kilkenny Rugby Club for Relay for Life
We are calling the people of Kilkenny to come together for an extraordinary event, Relay for Life, at the Kilkenny Rugby Club on the 6th and 7th of July. Beginning at 1pm, this weekend the weekend promises to be filled with inspiration, camaraderie, and support as we unite to fight cancer. We are thrilled to …
Long tradition of storytelling continues as Lake stage Shirley Valentine
By Geoff Rose When in 1988 Liverpool playwright Willy Russell sat down to write Shirley Valentine, which Lake Productions will stage in the Barnstorm space at the Home Rule Club from July 24 to 27th, the playwright was tapping into the oldest form of storytelling in the world of theatre, the one woman/man solo performance. …
IN BLOOM- FUTURE SOUNDS of KILKENNY – Live gig series for young people kicks off this July
It’s set to be an electrifying Summer for the city’s music scene with the launch of a gig series dedicated to young emerging musicians and bands. Kilkenny County Council Arts Office and Cleeres pub promises a vibrant showcase of fresh talent, all in a welcoming, alcohol-free environment. These events will not only provide a platform …
Shhhh… The Secret to Daily Exercise
One simple change to help regularly meet your exercise requirements By Paul Bolger. Chartered Physiotherapist at Nano Physiotherapy, Kilkenny (www.nanophysio.ie). There is one simple thing that many of us can do that would allow us to easily meet our daily exercise requirements. This thing would save us money, boost our mood and improve our health. Not …
