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Kytelers Inn hosted the Kilkenny Floodlit Soccer League’s annual Awards
Kilkenny Floodlit Soccer League’s annual Awards night took place in Kytelers Inn last Friday. The winners and runners-up received their trophies, which were presented by the league sponsor, John Dalton of Daltons Chancellor Mills. Throughout the season, which ran from October to the end of April, a total of six competitions were held. Congratulations to …
Going to America where Trump’s threats thrive
THE FACT OF THE MATTER BY PAUL HOPKINS A week may well be a long time in politics but my recent week went far too fast. The week my son and his American wife and my two granddaughters came to visit – the first time I had seen them in almost two years. Madeleine (6) …
Loreto Kilkenny International Day 2025
Photography by Mr. Tom Beirne On 8 April 2025, Loreto Secondary School Kilkenny held their annual International Day to celebrate the vast diversity of cultures and ethnicities representing the student body. The day was a huge success, with over 185 students from various ethnicities taking part in the event, and show-off their culture with pride. …
Cats tame Tribesmen in Leinster opener!
Majors see Kilkenny claim win BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR SPORTSEDITOR@KILKENNYOBSERVER.IE Leinster SHC – Round 1 Kilkenny 3-24 Galway 0-21 UPMC Nowlan Park Referee: Sean Stack (Dublin) Kilkenny got the defence of their Leinster crown up and running last Saturday with a comprehensive win over Galway in UPMC Nowlan Park with 12 points separating the …
KILKENNY ROOTS 2025
Final preparations are underway for the 27th Smithwick’s Kilkenny Roots Festival, which runs from the 2nd to 5th May. The organisers, led by Festival Director Gary Kehoe, have put together an exciting music programme for the four days. There are 25 ticketed events featuring artists from Ireland, UK, USA, Denmark, Brazil, Australia and Canada. The …
Rationing: Black Bread and a Pinch of Tea…
BY JOHN FITZGERALD (Part one) A few months ago I recounted how Callan man Seamus O’ Brien, a future newspaper correspondent, took the train with friends to Dublin for the famous Thunder and Lightning All-Ireland of 1939. While the storm had been belting away over Dublin that day, the Dail was in session to tackle the deadly …
Master Your Mind for Exam Success
BY CLAIR WHITTY Are you studying for exams, and worrying about all the information you will need to recall? This is a common problem that we get asked about at this time of the year. You are not alone in this. Lack of sleep, stress, work overload, inadequate diet, not drinking enough water, and simply …
The Jack Grace Band performing at the Kilkenny Roots Festival. It’s one you won’t want to miss!
The Jack Grace Band is making a welcome return to Kilkenny for the Kilkenny Roots Festival this May Bank Holiday weekend. The Kilkenny Roots Festival is a renowned celebration of Americana and roots music, held annually in Kilkenny, Ireland. Jack has just released his latest Studio Album, “All the Above,” and will be playing tracks …
Duiske Players to stage Wanted – One Body!
The well-known and much loved Duiske Players Drama Group are currently in rehearsals for this year’s production of Raymond Dyer’s Wanted – One Body!, which takes place on Thursday – Saturday, May 1st-3rd under the capable direction of group newcomer Joanne Hennessy. This play was last produced by the group 20 years ago and they …
Getting married in Ireland: What you need to know
Getting married is one of the most significant milestones in a person’s life. However, in Ireland, there are specific legal requirements and procedures that must be followed to ensure that your marriage is legally recognised. This week, The Kilkenny Observer takes a closer look at the requirement of getting married with a particular focus on …
