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Return of The Quiet Land for St Brigid’s Festival
Rural Ireland today! Two elderly small farmers who have witnessed much change in their community meet between their adjoining farms. An age-old ritual of small talk, farming news, sporting yarns is now peppered with uncertainty and fear. Eamon and Nashee are men of heart, of humour, of hardness but now they are faced with some …
When painting and creativity sparks joy in your life
This week, The Kilkenny Observer newspaper took a trip to Fennelly’s of Callan. Apart from being a fine spot for a meal, our mission on the day was to meet a gentleman by the name of Anthony Donohoe. Anthony lives near Callan and for the last number of years his love for painting has grown. …
Larry dons the chefs hat as trench meal will be prepared on the banks of the Nore
The Kilkenny Great War Memorial Committee invites you to join them at the Kilkenny Great War Memorial at the Peace Park on the banks of the River Nore, on Sunday 8th December 2024 at 7pm. The evening will include a demonstration of the preparation, cooking and issuing of a typical trench meal from the Great …
The promise of snow
The Kilkenny Observer Newspaper is delighted to present our ‘2024 Christmas short story series’. We have invited five Kilkenny based writers to submit a short story over the coming weeks, which we hope you will enjoy. This is week three and we welcome Patrick Griffin. Melted cheese for Christmas dinner, Martin thought grumpily. What were they playing …
Christmas reading at Clogh
Clogh writers are delighted to announce ‘A Chreistmas reading’ at the Clogh parish centre on Wednesday December 11th at 7.30pm. Jane Meally from the writers group said she envisaged the night as being extra special considering the time of year and the theme. A special welcome is extended to other writers groups from city and …
Santa arrives at Market Cross – sleigh bells, shopping and smiles all-round
All photos by Amanda Burke
Martin goes abroad for Christmas
The Kilkenny Observer Newspaper is delighted to present our ‘2024 Christmas short story series’. We have invited five Kilkenny based writers to submit a short story over the coming weeks, which we hope you will enjoy. This is week two and we welcome Catherine Cronin. Melted cheese for Christmas dinner, Martin thought grumpily. What were …
KCETB honours its retired employees at special event
All photos by Harry Reid (14 November 2024) – Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board (KCETB) this week held a special event for retired employees to acknowledge their service and thank them for their hard work and dedication in providing education services to the Kilkenny and Carlow region. KCETB directors and school principals gave …
They didn’t just sacrifice their life, but their future
By Ger Cody Photos: Pat Shortall “And this is the end of it. In three hours the war will be over. It seems incredible even as I write it. I suppose I ought to be thrilled and cheering. Instead I am merely apathetic and incredulous. There is some cheering across the river—occasional bursts of it …
New Ross Drama Workshop presents ‘Moll’ by John B. Keane
The New Ross Drama Workshop is thrilled to announce its upcoming production of Moll, the beloved comedy by renowned Irish playwright John B. Keane. This hilariously funny play will be performed at St. Michael’s Theatre, New Ross, from Wednesday, 27th to Friday 29th, November. Directed by Kate O’Keeffe, who has directed the groups most recent productions …
