The Ten Commandments for us seniors
FURTHERMORE By Gerry Moran I received the following ‘Ten Commandments for Seniors’ on my phone last week. Not sure I want to be receiving notifications like this but I guess ‘if the cap fits, wear it’. Also I’m not so sure they’re ‘commandments’ per se but, for what it’s worth, here they are: Talk …
Gowran Park unveil state of the art new weigh room
Photos by Amanda Burke Way saw a new dawn at Gowran Park racecourse with the unveiling of their new state of the art weigh room facility which has just been completed by Dunlop Architects and Kilkenny’s Ormonde Construction. The official opening honours were left to Champion Irish Jumps Trainer WP Mullins and his Mom, Mrs. …
Over 300 members of the Irish Defence Forces graduate at South East Technological University
More than 300 military officers and enlisted personnel today received their qualifications at the conferring of academic awards on members of the Defence Forces by South East Technological University. The ceremony, which took place at SETU’s Carlow campus is the largest annual military graduation in the State from a higher education institution. Awards this year …
THYESTES 2024
BY MICHAEL O’LEARY Next Thursday afternoon on January 25th, Thyestes Day takes place in Gowran Park, and as always a capacity crowd can be expected for one of the most prestigious days of the year. This year, The Thyestes Chase celebrates it’s 70th anniversary since it was first run in 1954, and the race has …
Homeless: Should charity begin with the Church?
AS I SEE IT MARIANNE HERON Who would have thought a couple of years ago that our reputation as a friendly nation would be torched not on a bonfire of the vanities but on one of xenophobia and racism? The burning of the former Torchlight pub in Ringsend and the disused Ross Lakehouse Hotel, Co. …
A forgotten Kilkenny School
Any student of Kilkenny local history must wonder about the school at Nore View House and it’s whereabouts. Advertisements appeared in the local Press from 1840 publicising this school gave the name of its headmaster and owner who was Dr James St John B.A. T.C.D. L.LD. The school was built for the purpose for which …
History of the Thyestes Chase
This article was written by Michael Doyle, student at Ormonde College of Further Education on work experience with The Kilkenny Observer It’s that time of the year again. With the last Thursday of January fast approaching, it can only be the Thyestes Chase. A national horseracing event steeped in history; hundreds of racegoers new and …
Croker glory beckons for O’Loughlin’s!
St Thomas’ out to stop Noreside’s finest in decider BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR PREVIEW AIB All –Ireland Senior Hurling Club Championship Final Sunday, 1:30pm, Páirc an Chrócaigh, Referee: Sean Stack (Extra Time if necessary) O’Loughlin Gaels Vs St Thomas’ When O’Loughlin Gaels run out at Croker on Sunday afternoon, they will know that they …
Two down… One to go!
Tullogher & Thomastown claim titles in Croker! BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR REVIEW Kilkenny clubs secured two thirds of the National titles available at Croke Park last Saturday when Tullogher Rosbercon & Thomastown claimed the junior and intermediate titles respectively. Scenes of joyous celebration followed each teams victory as players and supporters headed back to …
It can take an age to now plan anything
THE FACT OF THE MATTER BY PAUL HOPKINS My eldest child, my only daughter, has the uncanny knack of second-guessing me. She recently asked me could I pick her up and drop her to the train station for the city. Her youngest girl would be napping at said time, under the watchful eye of her …
