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Return of The Quiet Land for St Brigid’s Festival
Rural Ireland today! Two elderly small farmers who have witnessed much change in their community meet between their adjoining farms. An age-old ritual of small talk, farming news, sporting yarns is now peppered with uncertainty and fear. Eamon and Nashee are men of heart, of humour, of hardness but now they are faced with some …
Election regrets, goals in Wales & Winter blues
Further More By Gerry Moran I didn’t vote in the election. I didn’t vote because I couldn’t. I was out of the country. And did I think when booking my flight that it would clash with the General Election? I did not. And when I realised that I would forfeit my vote did I change …
When painting and creativity sparks joy in your life
This week, The Kilkenny Observer newspaper took a trip to Fennelly’s of Callan. Apart from being a fine spot for a meal, our mission on the day was to meet a gentleman by the name of Anthony Donohoe. Anthony lives near Callan and for the last number of years his love for painting has grown. …
Smart Health Investment
Investing in support services makes economic sense, our whole society will benefit By Paul Bolger. Chartered Physiotherapist at Nano Physiotherapy, Kilkenny (www.nanophysio.ie). Over the past several weeks I have outlined how childhood maltreatment results in a greater risk of long-term health conditions. On the level of basic human decency, offering support and help to those children and …
CATHAL O’REILLY
BY MICHAEL O’LEARY Cathal O’Reilly from the Kilkenny City Harriers Club is part of The Ireland U-23 Squad for this Sunday’s European Cross Country Championships in Antalya in Turkey, and it will be his second time to have competed in the European Cross Country Championships having previously done so three years ago in Dublin. In …
Larry dons the chefs hat as trench meal will be prepared on the banks of the Nore
The Kilkenny Great War Memorial Committee invites you to join them at the Kilkenny Great War Memorial at the Peace Park on the banks of the River Nore, on Sunday 8th December 2024 at 7pm. The evening will include a demonstration of the preparation, cooking and issuing of a typical trench meal from the Great …
Kilkenny’s Great Escape!
BY JOHN FITZGERALD (Part two) Continuing the story of the Great Escape from Kilkenny jail (or Gaol, which was the old spelling). Part one can be read on the Kilkenny Observer website… The men gathered at the entrance to the tunnel and at 6.40 p.m., Larry Condon led the way in. He had previously ascertained that it was safe and secure. …
Tips for dry skin in the winter
BY CLAIR WHITTY Does your skin dry out during the colder winter months? Cold weather, wind, central heating, showers and baths that are too hot all dry out your skin. It is important to consider if you need to make any changes to your skin care routine at this time of year. Start by looking …
The promise of snow
The Kilkenny Observer Newspaper is delighted to present our ‘2024 Christmas short story series’. We have invited five Kilkenny based writers to submit a short story over the coming weeks, which we hope you will enjoy. This is week three and we welcome Patrick Griffin. Melted cheese for Christmas dinner, Martin thought grumpily. What were they playing …
Round Two of the Hand v McGregor case
AS I SEE IT BY MARIANNE HERON The recent high profile rape trial had elements of a David, or rather Davinia V Goliath, contest with hair colourist Nikita Hand pitted against Mixed Martial Arts superstar Conor McGregor. The jury reached their verdict and Hand emerged with damages of just short of a quarter of a …
