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Kilkenny Launches Festive Fridays at Yulefest 2024 a Night Time Economy Initiative
Kilkenny is lighting up this holiday season with the launch of Festive Fridays a Night Time Economy and Shop Kilkenny Initiative. Every Friday of Yulefest, the City will host an array of festive activities designed to bring the community together, support local businesses, and create a vibrant night time atmosphere for both residents and visitors alike. …
Christmas reading at Clogh
Clogh writers are delighted to announce ‘A Chreistmas reading’ at the Clogh parish centre on Wednesday December 11th at 7.30pm. Jane Meally from the writers group said she envisaged the night as being extra special considering the time of year and the theme. A special welcome is extended to other writers groups from city and …
Our future is not necessarily guaranteed
THE FACT OF THE MATTER BY PAUL HOPKINS It will likely be into the early days of the new year before a coalition Government is formed. And it will be roughly a repeat of last time around, Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, but with the Labour Party or, perhaps, some Independents – the Greens having …
Santa arrives at Market Cross – sleigh bells, shopping and smiles all-round
All photos by Amanda Burke
ROBERT (BOBBY) O’LEARY
There was a overwhelming sadness around Gowran and beyond with the passing of Robert (Bobby) O’Leary on Monday night 4th November following a long illness bravely borne. The son of Alice and James, Robert was born on 8th May 1949 and he grew up in Fr. Murphy Square, before moving to Gowran where he married …
Martin goes abroad for Christmas
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 two and we welcome Catherine Cronin. Melted cheese for Christmas dinner, Martin thought grumpily. What were …
JOHN MARTIN
BY MICHAEL O’LEARY A dramatic finish to one of the most spectacular League of Ireland campaigns, saw Shelbourne strike late with an 85th minute goal from Harry Wood to defeat Derry City 1-0 at The Brandywell and give Damien Duff’s charges their first Premier Division title in 18 years since 2006. With their nearest title …
Healthy Stress Balance
Tips to turn down the volume on stress to lead a healthier life By Paul Bolger. Chartered Physiotherapist at Nano Physiotherapy, Kilkenny (www.nanophysio.ie). Stress is a perfectly normal and healthy part of being alive. In fact, it has been essential for our survival. However, persistent, frequent, unrelenting stress plays a key role in many health issues …
Kilkenny’s Great Escape!
BY JOHN FITZGERALD (Part One) The Kilkenny Heritage walkers braved torrential rain and high winds on Saturday to recall one of the most dramatic events of the War of Independence, the mass break-out from Kilkenny jail. It happened more than a century ago this month. Veteran member Paddy Neary was joined by dedicated locals, some of whom (including Deirdre Mansfield and …
Kilkenny School Project
It is that time of year again where children in Kilkenny School Project NS are eagerly waiting in anticipation for the Annual Winter Fayre. The event has become a cherished tradition on the KSP calendar. The whole school is taken over by Parents and school staff and turned into a fun filled festival space. “Our …
