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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 …
Reeling and rocking in Ballykeeffe
Following last weekend’s ABBAfest things take a jigs and reels turn with the visit of Stocktons Wing which will surely bring an enjoyable foot tapping and knee slapping evening. Local support act Burnchurch will get everyone in good fettle for Sunday’s big game with their especially composed record ‘It’s Coming Home’ The music programme continues …
Dignified commemoration remembers those who died at The Somme
Photos: Pat Shortall On Sunday July 2nd, over forty people assembled at the war memorial at Kilkenny’s Peace Park as a mark of respect to those who died at the Battle of The Somme. Organised by The Great War Memorial Committee, the event included Music, poetry, prayer and wreath laying. The Kilkenny Observer attended the …
Downpour fails to dampen spirits as Mayor opens Newpark Field day
Photos by Pat Shortall A heavy shower midway through the festivities failed to dampen the enthusiasm of the neighbours and friends gathered to celebrate at the Newpark Community Field Day. The Kilkenny Observer was present to see Mayor Joe Malone officially open proceedings and compliment the organisers on the scope and diversity of the event. …
