NEWPARK FOLK OUT IN FORCE
Newpark Residents Association held their annual community Field Day on the upper green recently. Officially opened by Mayor Joe Malone, the large gathering of neighbours and friends enjoyed an eclectic mix of activities catering for the young and the young at heart. Musical entertainment throughout the afternoon was provided by ‘The Buddies’, and the Ukrainian …
Multi Award Winning Mr Mister Menswear Celebrating 25 Years in Business
Photo by Tom Ryan Casey For over 25 years, Mr Mister Menswear has been providing quality boys’ and men’s clothing to the Irish community, first in County Cork and now in County Tipperary. The company’s extensive product range encompasses everything from casual wear like hoodies and polo shirts to formal wear like waistcoats and ties, …
LIFE-SAVING SURGERY FOR BRIANNA
Brianna Phelan Somers was born with Myelomeningocele Spina Bifida and she is a full time wheelchair user. She underwent spinal surgery eighteen months ago where she had a growth rod inserted but unfortunately, this failed. Her spine is now completely twisted and affecting her lungs and other organs. She has been accepted at Great Ormond …
A Taste of Ashes
BY JOHN FITZGERALD The burning down of Callan’s Gaiety Cinema in 1964 was a mortal blow to the town. Though television had begun to eat into audience figures, the old “Picture House” in Green Street still drew large attendances for its nightly and matinee showings. W. F. Egan built it in 1941. It was a concrete structure …
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 …
“Take me Home” – VTOS Woodcarving Exhibition 2024
Photographs by Harry Reid It was the essence of brilliance at MacDonagh Junction, when VTOS Kilkenny launched their Annual Woodcarving Exhibition “Take me Home” on the 17th May last. It was an occasion to treasure for the class of 23/24. Their work was a culmination of passion and dedication and at times challenging. Great credit …
Lyng vs Lohan as sides seek final calling
Cats & Clare set for semi clash at Croker BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR SPORTSEDITOR@KILKENNYOBSERVER.IE All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Semi-Final Kilkenny vs Clare Tomorrow, Croke Park, 3pm Kilkenny make the well-worn path to Croke Park tomorrow, where they will face-off against beaten Munster finalists Clare in the first of this year’s Senior Hurling semi-finals (throw-in …
New products at Natural Health Store
BY CLAIR WHITTY It is time to update you on some new products that we have recently gotten into stock. Collagen is a big topic at the moment, it has been for a while now. There is a lot of competition in the market with every company bringing out their own product. I thought you …
Presentation made at St. Columba’s Hospital
A recent coffee morning in St. Columba’s Hospital, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny was the occasion for a presentation of funds raised by the Thomastown Classic Steam and Vintage Club. Thomastown Classic Steam and Vintage Club held a very successful Cabaret Night (with music provided by Mountain Thyme) in March and Caru (Irish Hospice Foundation) Quality Initiative …
Our right to die, with our dignity intact
THE FACT OF THE MATTER BY PAUL HOPKINS It is quite understandable that the Catholic Church, given its fundamental credence, is against abortion, taking of life as they see it. Also, too, they have issues with the upcoming landmark legislation to deal with infertility and domestic surrogacy in Ireland. The legislation deals with domestic ‘altruistic’ …
