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Director emphasises vital role and enormous contribution to the fabric of local life
Photos: jbs Last week, The Kilkenny Observer attended the social gathering and end of term party at the Fr McGrath Centre, Kilkenny. There was an international mix of people from around the world gathered. The occasion was the end-of-term Christmas social morning for the students of the English Language programme. What might have been an …
Unwavering commitment sees Mike receive Lifetime Achievement Award
By Ger Cody Last June, Mike Kelly turned 80. In July, at the St Canice’s Neighbourhood Hall on the Butts Green, Mike was treated to a surprise birthday party. It was organised by a group of young men and women from the Arts sector who wanted to thank Mike for all he had done for …
What if at Christmas
The Kilkenny Observer Newspaper is delighted to present our ‘2025 Christmas short story series’. We invited five Kilkenny based writers to submit a short story or poems each week, which we hope you will enjoy. This is the Observers fifth year promoting creative writing in the community. Week four sees the work of Bob McLoughlin. …
Lisa publishes debut novel Finding Ruby
Local teacher and writer Lisa Heffernan has recently released her debut novel Finding Ruby. This funny yet heart warming story of rediscovery and new beginnings proves it is never too late to chase your dreams. Lisa has been writing for years and fondly remembers her time in Kilkenny Young Writers Group. Her love of writing …
Christmas calls us to bring our own gifts and talents as treasure to others
The Kilkenny Observer Newspaper is delighted to present our ‘2025 Christmas short story series’. We invited five Kilkenny based writers to submit a short story or poems each week, which we hope you will enjoy. This is the Observers fifth year promoting creative writing in the community. Week three sees the work of four poets …
Kilkenny group participate in Armistice Day in Ypres
Recently a group from the Kilkenny Great War Memorial Committee travelled to the Belgian city of Ypres/Ieper. Here, they participated in the Armistice Day ceremony at the Menin Gate on the 11th of November, laying down a wreath in memory of all those from Kilkenny County who died during World War I. The group visited …
Rise and shine, with compassion and energy
The heart of a volunteer is not measured in size, but by the depth of the commitment to make a difference in the lives of others. Ireland is well known for its volunteerism and it comes in various shapes and sizes. Travel to any county, small town or village and you will find such a …
Christmas calls us to bring our own gifts and talents as treasure to others
The Kilkenny Observer Newspaper is delighted to present our ‘2025 Christmas short story series’. We invited five Kilkenny based writers to submit a short story or poems each week, which we hope you will enjoy. This is the Observers fifth year promoting creative writing in the community. For week two we welcome Castlecomer native Niamh …
Those that fought didn’t just sacrifice their life – they sacrificed their future
Photos: jbs Each year, on Remembrance Day, millions of people take a moment’s silence to remember those who have died in wars across the world. On Remembrance Sunday, many services across the world take place at churches, memorial sites and cenotaphs to commemorate fallen soldiers, comrades and civilians lost to conflict. Many of our older …
Sinéad Keane – A girl of ambition
By Ger Cody Photos jbs As people made their way to the St Canice’s Neighbourhood Hall at the Butts Green, fireworks lit the sky overhead. It was Halloween night – Oíche Shamhna. The term literally translates to ‘Samhain Eve’ referring to the ancient Irish festival of Samhain, which marked the end of summer and the …
