MIA GRIFFIN
BY MICHAEL O’LEARY Four weeks from today (Friday July 26th), the opening ceremony will take place in Paris to officially mark the start of The Olympics. Team Ireland could potentially have their best Medal haul at an Olympics with so many prospects across a wide range of sports. Flying the flag from Kilkenny for Team …
Golden Memories
PART 3 BY JOHN FITZGERALD The Callan Electricity Board Twenty years before the advent of the ESB, Callan already had its own somewhat limited supply of electricity. Local business people, acting with the full sanction of the Town Commissioners, set up the town’s privately run electricity board in 1909. Seamus O’ Brien, in his researches, unearthed the names of the board …
Burying the hatchet and showing some leg!
FURTHERMORE By Gerry Moran This week, dear readers, some phrases, and catchphrases, that we are familiar with – but not with their origin. So, let’s start at home, well sort of – seeing as how many of us are Kilkenny ‘cats’ – here’s one that we all know very well – ‘letting the cat out …
The economy: some good news at last
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR Six months into 2024, there is a growing sense of optimism about the global economy. Energy and food prices have decreased, inflation is gradually easing, and interest rates are falling. The European Central Bank (ECB) cut interest rates by 0.25% earlier this month, with further reductions of about 1.5% expected …
So, let’s talk about buying a house…
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR First-time buyer (FTB) mortgages and household incomes in Ireland have reached record levels. A report, the latest Mortgage Market Profile Report from Banking & Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI), provides a detailed analysis of the mortgage market. It highlights “significant trends and shifts in borrowers’ profiles and regional dynamics”. It outlines …
Stress “Quick Fixes”
Some instant stress relievers for when we need them By Paul Bolger. Chartered Physiotherapist at Nano Physiotherapy, Kilkenny (www.nanophysio.ie). We’ve heard it before – there is just too much stress in the world today! However, it is worth considering that there would have been plenty of stressors in the past – food scarcity, predators, exposure to …
How emotional bonds shape seniors’ well-being
THE LAST WORD By Pat Coughlan Choosing terms for our older friends stirs debate. “The elderly” sounds delicate, while “old people” feels outdated. “Seniors” carries respect, reflective of wisdom. “Elderly adults” finds a middle ground, embodying both formality and casualness. It’s the blend of respect with a human touch that truly matters. Ultimately, the significance …
Mayor hosts Fáilte Isteach Awards at City Hall
Photos by Kilkenny Observer newspaper On June 5th, the Kilkenny Observer visited the city hall in Kilkenny to attend the annual ‘Fáilte Isteach awards. They came from around the globe, Africa, Asia, South America Middle East, and Europe. An eclectic bunch of people, all gathered together in harmony and friendship which had flourished as the …
Kilkenny County Council Launches 2024 Sun Smart Campaign
As summer is upon us, Kilkenny County Council is thrilled to announce the 2024 launch of the National Cancer Control Programme’s “Sun Smart” campaign. This vital initiative aims to educate the public on protecting their skin from harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays while enjoying the beautiful Irish weather. The Sun Smart campaign will roll out in …
Kilkenny soldiers remembered and commemorated
Photos by Pat Shortall On Sunday June 9th, a gathering took place at Mac Donagh railway station to remember those who participated in WW ll. Organised by The Kilkenny Great War memorial committee, it was a very dignified affair that saw candles being lit and wreaths being laid for those who fought in the war. …
