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Healthy sitting habits
Our ancestors have a few things to teach us about how we have adapted to sit By Paul Bolger. Chartered Physiotherapist at Nano Physiotherapy, Kilkenny (www.nanophysio.ie). How we work has changed in the past few decades here in Ireland. Sedentary, seated jobs have been on the rise while more physical roles have been in decline for …
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 …
Kilkenny County Council renews its commitment to EU Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy
Kilkenny County Council has today renewed its commitment to the EU Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy, a voluntary initiative of local governments in Europe. In doing so the Council has committed, alongside other EU local authorities, to implement EU climate and energy objectives, and secure a better future for their citizens. The main …
Christmas is not for everyone
BY CLAIR WHITTY Christmas is not for everyone, I write about this every year. I know that some of you can’t understand what all the fuss is about or just don’t like the busyness of the shops, restaurants and even the roads at this time of year. Financial strain can cause enormous stress and anxiety. …
Kilkenny Roots Festival 2025
Record number of ticketed shows for Kilkenny Roots Festival 2025 have gone on sale, just on sale in time for any music lovers Christmas present. All shows are on sale through the festival website https://kilkennyroots.com/. The lineup includes artists from Ireland, UK, USA, Denmark/Brazil over the four days. Some highlights include: JESSE MALIN BAND (USA). …
Christmas, a hopeful time
Most Reverend Niall Coll, Catholic Bishop of Ossory. As we celebrate the birth of Jesus now, we also begin a Holy Year on Christmas Eve, called by Pope Francis, with the theme “Pilgrims of Hope.” This is an invitation for us all to think about the journey in life we are on and the hope …
The Christmas Thief
The Kilkenny Observer Newspaper is delighted to present our ‘2024 Christmas short story series’. We invited five Kilkenny based writers to submit a short story each week over the last four weeks, which we hope you enjoyed. This is week five, and our final week. We welcome John Mac Kenna. The Observer wishes to thank: …
KILKENNY JUDO CLUB
BY MICHAEL O’LEARY This year, Kilkenny Judo Club celebrated 60 years in existence since the club was found in 1964. The Judo Club have had plenty of success throughout the past six decades with multiple All-Ireland Champions, and a multitude of competitors at International level. Richie Hogan and Paddy Dwyer from The Kilkenny Club competed …
LOTS TO LOOK FORWARD TO FOR THE YULEFEST FINALE WEEKEND
After another fantastic week at Yulefest Kilkenny which saw the Yulefest Movie Night on Canal Square, guest performances from John Spillane, the second night of Battle of the Buskers and beautiful crisp December weather which saw the Yulefest Christmas Market a flourish with people. Let’s take a look towards the upcoming finale weekend – Friday …
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 …
