Offaly welcome Cats in round 3 clash
Maximum points a must from Tullamore trip BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR SPORTSEDITOR@KILKENNYOBSERVER.IE Leinster GAA Senior Hurling Championship 2026 Offaly vs Kilkenny Glenisk O’Connor Park, Tullamore Sunday, 3pm We’re on the road again, we’re on our way to paradise. That’s a line from a well-known song. From a Kilkenny point of view, only the first …
Nicky Roche-Absent Without Leave in Callan
By John Fitzgerald Many Callan men flocked to join the defence forces over the years, but at least one of them didn’t share his comrades’ fondness for army life. Nicky Roche of Kilbride (and later Mill Street) became allergic to the marching, training, saluting, parade ground antics, and just about anything of a military nature …
VEGAS BOYS TAKE TOP PRIZE
Mullinavat 1-15; Tullogher Rosbercon 0-11 By John Power at UPMC Nowlan Park Mullinavat secured yet another memorable triumph as they claimed their eighth JJ Kavanagh Kilkenny Senior Football Championship title in the past ten seasons, producing a blistering and decisive second-half performance against near neighbours Tullogher Rosbercon at UPMC Nowlan Park. In what began as …
The Wattle, the Fern and the Shamrock, as ANZAC is commemorated
Photos Alison Hallahan and jbs kilkenny Memorial services are a time for reflection, remembrance, and honouring the life of a loved one. One of the most poignant and symbolic rituals performed during these services is the lighting of candles. This simple act carries a profound significance that transcends cultural and religious boundaries, offering a universal …
Sneezes, pollen, and unexpected allergy chaos
CHOICES SHAPE YOUR FUTURE By Judith Ashton This time of year can cause suffering for so many people due to pollen which can trigger :sneezing, itchy eyes, runny nose and other symptoms. It’s a time of dread for those with seasonal allergies. I am allergic to cigarette smoke, female cats and Royal Jelly which is …
The ego shouts. Wisdom whispers. And more…
FURTHERMORE By Gerry Moran “Are you emotional?” I was asked. We were having our regular friendly drinks together. “Am I what?” I replied. “I get emotional watching the Angelus.” And I do. I got very emotional watching that scene they used to air a while back: a mother and daughter, with special needs, making a …
Why is fibre so important?
BY CLAIR WHITTY Fibre is one of the most overlooked nutrients in our diet, and it plays a vital role in maintaining overall health and preventing disease. It’s found only in plant-based foods. When we think of fibre we think of maintaining good digestion and healthy bowel function so that we don’t get constipated. This …
Where being insured could save us all money
AS I SEE IT BY MARIANNE HERON Bills can induce a nasty sinking feeling can’t they? Especially insurance bills. The sums involved are large, getting bigger by the year, and, unless you have a problem, you generally don’t get anything back …. except peace of mind. By the time you insure your health, you home …
Monzo latest to cash in on online banking
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR Last month Monzo officially launched in Ireland, a UK fintech that already serves millions with the promise of becoming a bank we might actually love. With a waiting list of 100,000 customers, the company is offering free current and savings accounts, an Irish IBAN, and up to 1.6% interest on …
Facts are, Leo need not have apologised
THE FACT OF THE MATTER BY PAUL HOPKINS I realise I’m skating on thin ice, being an urban man writing for a relatively rural readership, when it comes to commenting on Leo Varadkar’s statement about who pays for, and who gets more from, services in this country. Remarks that have caused more than a modicum …
