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Yes, Aoibheann, there really is a Santa Claus
In our ‘Countdown to Christmas’, The Kilkenny Observer is delighted to welcome Keela Ayres as our third contributor in our Christmas short story section. The Kilkenny Observer wish to thank all three contributors to our Christmas short story series. Enjoy By: Keela Ayres Aoibheann already knew exactly how Christmas would play out this year. Granny …
Finn and the Banshee of the park
In our ‘Countdown to Christmas’, The Kilkenny Observer is delighted to welcome Catherine Cronin as our second contributor in our Christmas short story section. Enjoy By Catherine Cronin “How can we possibly top last year’s Christmas?”, asked Mrs. O’Mahony. “It was the best Christmas of my life… and death.” The other ghosts nodded in agreement …
‘Hearts and Bones’ is debut collection for Kilkenny author Niamh Mulvey
By Helen Cluxton. Photos : jbsphotos kilkenny During the ‘Covid lockdown’ I attended many writing workshops via the magic of zoom. One such sitting was in the company of ‘The Involvement Centre’ writing group with author Roddy Doyle speaking on his life as a writer. The author of such books as ‘Paddy Clarke, Ha Ha …
Unveiling of plaque to commemorate the centenary of the completion and occupancy of the 25 ex-servicemen’s cottages in Callan
Recently, the community of Callan, turned up in great numbers outside Cottage number 22 in Skeagh, where Ivy Corcoran unveiled a plaque to remember the first group of men who took up residency in Skeagh & Minnauns from September 1922 following the completion of 25 Type 2 cottages by the Irish Sailors & Soldiers Land …
Sing out, rock out, this Christmas! with Music Generation Kilkenny
The festive season is in full swing at Music Generation Kilkenny HQ as young musicians prepare for two upcoming Christmas performances in Kilkenny. SING OUT and JINGLE BELL ROCKOUT will showcase the musical talent of children and young people participating both in primary schools and after-school music hubs established by Music Generation Kilkenny. First up …
Lamenting Christmas
In our ‘Countdown to Christmas’, The Kilkenny Observer is delighted to welcome Dr. Joe Kearney as our first contributor in our Christmas short story section. Enjoy By Dr Joe Kearney We were more like shepherds than magi when we followed that star and if not shepherds then, more than likely, we could be considered black …
Dickens in Kilkenny
I saw Dickens in Kilkenny. He put on a magical performance of ‘A Christmas Carol’, playing all the parts. He excelled as that miserable, mean-spirited creature we know as Ebenezer Scrooge, who was the unlikely hero in one of the world’s best loved Christmas books. What is even more unbelievable is that the book was …
Hard to keep a good Cat down
Kilkenny native Brendan Dixon receives Freedom of City of London Brendan Dixon formerly of Lower Patrick Street, Kilkenny was recently awarded the Freedom of the City of London at a ceremony at The Guildhall in London’s financial district. Vincent Keaveny the first Irish born Lord Mayor of the City of London nominated Brendan as a …
Mayor Fitzgerald honours Kilkenny Storm members who represented Ireland on the International Stage
Mayor of Kilkenny, Cllr David FitzGerald has hosted ‘Kilkenny Storm’ in the Town Hall to honour their recent success on the international stage. The local young players represented the Irish inline hockey team in Montreal, Germany and Kuwait. Earlier this month, Bryce Cummins ( 17), Cameron Mcfarlane (16), Jamie O’Brien (16), Adam Fomin (17) and …
Students encouraged to fulfil potential as C.B.S Primary School will mark landmark moment in their 70 year history
On Wednesday November 23rd, the CBS Primary School opened its doors and welcomed parents for a very enjoyable and informative open evening that showcased a wide range of fantastic work that is taking place throughout the school. Next September the school will mark a landmark moment when it welcomes Junior Infants – boys and girls- …
