Get €7,000 back on 241 Renault Megane E-Tech 100% electric at O’Briens Kilkenny
RENAULT MATCHES SEAI GRANT FOR 241 €3,500 RENAULT ELECTRIC BONUS Ranked 4th year to date in its segment the Megane E-Tech Electric hatch, launched in Ireland just nine months ago, is Renault’s most successful electric car ever. The first of a new generation of electric vehicles built on the advanced CMF-EV platform, styled within the …
Keeping the ghosts at bay as Carlow present Sebastian Barrys powerful Steward of Christendom
Carlow Little Theatre Society are delighted to be returning to the stage of the George Bernard Shaw theatre in the coming weeks, with their production of Sebastian Barry’s ‘The Steward of Christendom’, a profoundly moving story of family, love and loss. Set in 1932 in the Baltinglass county home, Thomas Dunne, the last Chief Superintendent …
Yulefest Kilkenny 2023
Yulefest Kilkenny returns from Saturday, November 25th to December 23rd, bringing festive cheer to the city. On November 25th, Santa will make his grand entrance, and a special guest will have the honour of switching on the Christmas lights. This day also marks the commencement of the Yulefest Christmas Markets. This year’s festival promises an …
Newpark FRC serving the community
Photos by jbs photos Kilkenny Newpark Close Family Resource Centre was built in 1976 to provide services and support for families living in Newpark Close and the surrounding areas. Primarily, its remit was to address the needs of children in the area and to eliminate the sense of isolation and social exclusion that some residents …
Borris Vocational School’s impressive accolade of scholarships continues to grow
Congratulations to 2023 Borris Vocational School 6th year student Megan O’ Brien who was awarded a Maynooth University Entrance Scholarship by Professor Eeva Leinonen, the President of Maynooth University for her outstanding Leaving Certificate results. Megan is the daughter of Lance and Victoria O’Brien from of Boherkyle, Kilkenny. Megan attended primary school in St. Fiachra’s …
Heroes of the Land War
BY JOHN FITZGERALD Part 2 Continuing the story of the two Callan-based curates who championed the rights of tenants in an era of oppression and widespread cruel evictions. The previous instalment can be read on the Kilkenny Observer website). At a meeting organised in Callan Father O’Keeffe made a passionate address to the tenant farmers …
Last military casualty in 1923 to be remembered at St. Rioch’s Cemetery
Compiled by Gerry Cody. Research: Larry Scallan and Mary Ann Maher They say every day is a school day – and there is no doubt but the older you get, the more inquisitive you are, the hungrier for information and knowledge. When it comes to family and ancestors, the curiosity sensors ignite all the more. …
The Ps & Qs of those airport queues!
FURTHERMORE By Gerry Moran Purgatory is a place on earth. And it’s called an airport. There is no heaven on earth, this we know; we do know, however, that there is hell on earth. Look no further than Gaza. Indeed you may be going through your own personal hell at the moment in which case …
A.Vogel celebrates 100 years
BY CLAIR WHITTY A.Vogel recently celebrated 100 years since Alfred Vogel opened his first health food store. I was invited to the celebrations. I have to say, it was a lovely day of training, meeting like-minded people, and learning more about Alfred’s life and where it all began. Alfred Vogel, who was born in Switzerland, …
Keeping your home safe from burglary
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR Our homes are our sanctuaries, where we should feel safe and secure. As we approach another winter season, it’s crucial to ensure our homes are not only warm and cozy but also well-protected. Unfortunately, data published in the past decade by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) reveals a concerning statistic …
