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Parish bids farewell to Fr. Richard Scriven as he heads for Castlecomer and Clogh
Parishioners of St Mary’s parish Kilkenny gathered at the Chapter House at the Cathedral to bid farewell to Fr Richard Scriven as he prepared to move to his new parish duties in Castlecomer and Clogh. He is a man with many strings to his bow and has contributed enormously to the spiritual and social life …
KATS Theatre present ‘Eclipsed’ 31st August – 2nd September
Edwina Cummins Edwina has been dabbling in the performance world since she was a child running around her yard, putting on one-woman shows to entertain herself when she thought no-one was looking. Despite becoming a thespian in secondary school, she only officially went amateur when she joined the Watergate Theatre Company for their production of …
From the Briary Wood to the Raggedy Bush Judy prepares to launch poetry book
Since the 1980s (and prior to that for all I know) Judy Rhatigan, along with her good friend Theresa O’ Reilly (RIP) were responsible for costuming many of the theatre shows staged at the Friary Hall. When the Pantomime Society was reintroduced to Kilkenny audiences in the early eighties, the Friary hall was packed for …
Our Heritage … in the Living Years
Heritage Week 2023 launches with host of unique events The Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan, TD, has launched National Heritage Week 2023, which takes place nationwide from Saturday August 12 to Sunday 20th. A colourful range of events and projects celebrating all aspects of our heritage will take place across …
Newmarket National School celebration night
Newmarket National School hosted an open night to celebrate the retirement of the esteemed teacher, Mrs. Breda Dunphy, and officially open a new classroom. The evening commenced with mass led by Father Liam Cassin, setting a tone of gratitude and reflection. Principal Ms. Margo Brennan extended a warm welcome to parents, past pupils, neighbours, and …
Newpark community celebrate with outdoor mass
Photos: jbs photos Kilkenny The Kilkenny Observer Newspaper was part of a large attendance that joined Fr Dan Carroll as he celebrated an outdoor Community Mass on the Upper Green in Newpark last Wednesday. On a bright July evening, positive congregation participation ensured the ceremony became a prayerful interactive celebration. This included a moving remembrance, …
Draw for two All-Ireland tickets at The Kilkenny Observer office
Photos: Amanda Burke The Kilkenny Observer were delighted to hold a competition for a draw to win two All-Ireland tickets. Needless to say, we had a massive response and would like to thank all the entrants. With many entries being dropped into the office, the bit of banter added excitement to the final! An open …
Inspirational talk on the Siege of Jadotville
Words: Kilkenny Observer and Leo Quinlan Photos at City Hall by Pat Shortall For two and a half centuries, the Tholsel has been the nerve centre of Kilkenny’s civic life. The city’s mayors have been elected there, charity drives and major developments launched there and sports and political legends, from Eddie Keher to Constance Markievicz, …
Institutionalised and bereft of a place to call home
As a nation, we have historically been conditioned to stay quiet. Perhaps out of fear of upsetting the status quo or of those who hold reign over our livelihoods, those in command. It may be down to all of the above, and as such, that is how places like the mother and baby homes (also …
