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The drama of a Kilkenny life
By PM O’Sullivan Philip Hardy’s life, so productive in his chosen field, turned into a Kilkenny life. His course could have tilted in several other directions. Not away from the world of theatre, not after he left his teens, by which time that passion had begun to rustle and ripen. But certainly along different paths, …
Newpark resident’s festive celebrations
There was a large turnout of residents for the Newpark Christmas celebrations in the Glendine Inn on Saturday 14th December. Chairman Jack Fahy welcomed all guests and thanked them for their attendance. Jack had special words of welcome for guests of honour Fr Dan Carroll, Jane Dineen and Garda Stephen Hogan and thanked them for …
Club House plays host to St Mary’s Christmas get together
The wonderful Club House Hotel was the venue for the St Mary’s Voluntary Housing Association annual Christmas dinner. A large gathering enjoyed a beautiful meal in Kilkenny’s longest established hotel. It was the first establishment of its kind in the city to take the name of ‘hotel’ in place of the old term ‘inn’. They …
2024 SPORTING REVIEW OF THE YEAR
BY MICHAEL O’LEARY 2024 was one of the great years for Sport with so many great memories, highlighted by the wonderful success of the Irish at both the Olympics and Paralympics in Paris. Willie Mullins achievements throughout the year were extraordinary even by his highest standards, and in March he trained nine winners at the …
Shoulder to shoulder as Men’s Shed goes from strength to strength
By Ger Cody Photos: jbs photos Kilkenny Men’s sheds, or community sheds, are non-profit local organisations that provide a space for craftwork and social interaction. The movement originated in Australia around the 1980s as a way to improve the health and well being of older men. However some have expanded their remit to anyone regardless …
Fáilte Isteach at the Fr. McGrath Centre
Photos: jbs photos kilkenny It was the annual end of term Christmas bash at the Fr. McGrath Centre on Wednesday, when participants of the Fáilte Isteach English programme came together to celebrate the festive season. This international mix from around the globe was taking part in a programme to improve their spoken English language. The …
Santa arrives at Market Cross – sleigh bells, shopping and smiles all-round
All photos by Amanda Burke
KCETB honours its retired employees at special event
All photos by Harry Reid (14 November 2024) – Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board (KCETB) this week held a special event for retired employees to acknowledge their service and thank them for their hard work and dedication in providing education services to the Kilkenny and Carlow region. KCETB directors and school principals gave …
They didn’t just sacrifice their life, but their future
By Ger Cody Photos: Pat Shortall “And this is the end of it. In three hours the war will be over. It seems incredible even as I write it. I suppose I ought to be thrilled and cheering. Instead I am merely apathetic and incredulous. There is some cheering across the river—occasional bursts of it …
Soaring Star success for Stripeywomen quartet!
Danielle Morrissey collects intermediate POTY BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR SPORTSEDITOR@KILKENNYOBSERVER.IE All pics courtesy of INPHO Kilkenny intermediate camogs were to the fore in more ways than one at the PwC Camogie All-Star Awards 2024 in Croke Park last weekend. Four players from Seamus Kelly’s beaten finalists picked up the prestigious accolades in Croke Park …
