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The Doc hangs up his boots
On Saturday morning club members, family and friends and Official Kilkenny GAA officers, club officers, local politicians, ex club and county players and former chairpersons gathered in O’Loughlin Gaels Clubhouse to pay tribute to one of O’Loughlin Gaels’ best. Damien O’Connell has been synonymous with youth development, schools’ participation, games promotion and more significantly managing …
Kilkenny soccer ‘belles’ celebrate golden jubilee
By Donie Butler, Kilkenny soccer historian Fifteen Kilkenny soccer women were reunited at the weekend to celebrate their extraordinary achievements on the soccer fields of Ireland from over 50 years ago. The Mayor Cllr David FitzGerald accorded them a Civic reception at the City Hall and presented each of the players with a parchment listing …
Parting is such sweet sorrow
The Kilkenny Observer newspaper was delighted to join the large group of friends and colleagues and members of the Board of Management, in Newpark Close Family Resource Centre on Friday to bid farewell to Ber Brophy, retiring after almost two decades as Community Development worker. In a comprehensive address, centre manger Sheila Donnelly praised Ber’s …
The importance of the grotto at Deerpark Mine remembered as community gathers for rosary prayer
Words: Kilkenny Observer Photos: Pat Shortall Catholics around the world planned to pray a special Rosary on Saturday, May 13th to honour Our Lady of Fatima and to beg her to intervene in the world, to stop the growing spiral of sin, revolution and violence. The driving force behind the Worldwide Fatima Rosary on May …
Theatre is lifeblood of the community says new chairperson of Drama League of Ireland
The Drama League of Ireland has a membership around Ireland, second only to the GAA A Kilkenny man has been elected as chairperson of The Amateur Drama League of Ireland. Edward Hayden, a proud Graignamanagh man was a very popular choice when the drama council met last week and voted for Mr Hayden to lead …
Carbon neutral society to the fore as students present art exhibition with recycled material at City Hall
Photos: Kilkenny Observer Newspaper The council chambers at Kilkenny’s city hall has seen many events over the years. It has hosted many dignitaries, paid tribute to many great people and has been the venue to promote many great causes. Last week, was yet another great occasion, when the room at The Tholsel was transformed into …
Kilkenny and Tipperary Republican Soldier Commemoration at Poulacapple
By Jim Hayes: (Grandnephew of Jim Egan) A fitting two day Commemoration was held recently for the 100th anniversary of the death of IRA Captain Jim Egan of the 7th Battalion Kilkenny Brigade IRA and the 3rd Battalion Tipperary Brigade IRA. The Commemoration took place at his home in Poulacapple on the 22 April and …
The Miracle on Bridge Street
By John Fitzgerald You know that summer is on the way when you pass Fennelly’s of Callan and see diners in the courtyard, its big blue wooden doors thrown open, sipping wine or sharing platters in the midday sun. But this summer is different, because the café-cum arts hub has just launched its “May Evenings”, …
Farewell to the coal market as Parliament House is demolished
The Kilkenny Observer welcomes ‘Cois Céim’ and the ‘Kilkenny Saturday Walkers Group’, where we read about The Confederation Gates and the Market Yard. This is part two Robert Shee was involved in the rebellion of 1641 and Bonnettstown was forfeited in1653. In time the house passed through many hands. In 1802 it was occupied by …
Kilkenny Olympians celebrated at Mayoral Reception
Photos jbs photos Kilkenny Two Kilkenny Athletes will represent Kilkenny and Ireland at this years Special Olympics World Games in Germany in June. Local athletes Gemma Haire and Margaret Turley will participate in the SO World Games due to be held in Berlin. Gemma joins the Irish Equestrian Team and Margaret will compete with the …
