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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 …
Mangan’s men maul Thomastown as JonJo see’s red
Veteran O’Brien top scores as Clarke & O’Reilly shine in Mullingar BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR SPORTSEDITOR@KILKENNYOBSERVER.IE AIB Leinster Club Senior Hurling Championship 2024 Thomastown 1-14 Castletown Geoghegan 1-25 TEG Cusack Park Alan Mangan masterminded both a surprising and sensational win over Thomastown in the quarter final of the AIB Leinster Club Senior Hurling Championship …
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 …
A reflection on Dungan’s Land Is All That Matters
THE LAST WORD By Pat Coughlan I approached Land Is All That Matters by Myles Dungan with interest and eagerness. Knowing Dungan’s work, I anticipated a book full of historical details and insights. The title hinted at exploring how important land has been in Irish history, which captured my attention. Dungan [pictured] writes that “land …
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 …
Mugshots and my missed chance to run
FURTHERMORE By Gerry Moran Make no mistake, politics is a mugs game. And if you don’t believe me take one look at all those mugs, as in mugshots, staring at us from every pole in every parish in the city and county. And may I say, lest anyone think I’m being sarcastic, lads, and lassies …
Why election give-aways won’t bring happiness
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR As we inch closer to a General Election, one thing is clear: we would be forgiven for thinking that the political landscape is been transformed into a giant cash bazaar. With billions from the Apple tax case and Budget 2025’s pre-Christmas giveaways, every party is playing Santa early. But is …
Mayors Christmas concert announced
Mayor Andrew McGuinness has announced the lineup for this year’s Mayors Christmas Concert and it looks like an incredible night awaits. So far, some of Kilkennys finest talent have been confirmed to take the stage at The Watergate Theatre on Tuesday December 3rd. Headliners will be The Kilkennys who are currently on tour in Holland …
Christmas creep arrives long before Santy
AS I SEE IT BY MARIANNE HERON Fancy tucking into turkey and mince pies for a summer holiday treat? I don’t, but that’s the way retail is going. If you want to start a lively conversation, ask when the earliest signs of Xmasitis – an infectious disease affecting your wallet – appeared. This year a …
Kilkenny to Kilimanjaro Direct fundraising table Quiz 28th November
A table quiz will be held next Thursday, 28th November at the Orchard Bar Kilkenny at 8pm. All proceeds to Kilimanjaro Direct, the charity founded by former Presentation Secondary music teacher Sheila Ryan. A table of 4 costs €40. There will be a raffle with great prizes and finger food will be provided on the …
