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I’m fine… I can reach the shower head
THE FACT OF THE MATTER BY PAUL HOPKINS I live alone, though the mother of my three adult children is never far away should I need her help. Our divorce was amicable, we’re civil to each other. She was particularly good to me during the pandemic. My eldest child lives 10 minutes away and is …
Kilkenny Beauty College chalks up 7 awards
Kilkenny College of Beauty and Sports Therapy had an exceptional night recently at the Hair, Beauty and Style awards at the Mount Wolseley Hotel, bringing home Best Beauty Educator for their teacher Marie Cahill as well as 6 graduates of the College also scooping up awards including Melissa Clarke for best Bridal Makeup. Kilkenny College …
Jimmy Hennessy: “The Boy who hit Back”
BY JOHN FITZGERALD (Part one) The late Jimmy Hennessy was just four days from celebrating his 93rd birthday in April 2003 when I interviewed him about his long and varied career. I’d like to pass on some of the rare gems I collected on that trip to his home in Borris, County Carlow. He was helping his …
Castlecomer Community School’s Comfort Dog, Bruce, Receives Sponsorship from Connolly’s RED MILLS
On March 20th, Castlecomer Community School celebrated a special launch day to mark the beginning of an exciting partnership with Connolly’s RED MILLS. The event highlighted the school’s beloved comfort dog, Bruce, who has been providing essential emotional support to students, particularly in the school’s Autistic classrooms. His daily presence has made a significant and …
You Are Not a Machine
Our view of the body and health has changed over time and this affects how we treat illness By Paul Bolger. Chartered Physiotherapist at Nano Physiotherapy, Kilkenny (www.nanophysio.ie). Last week we started to explore the mind-body connection and how the ideas of a 17th century French philosopher have influenced how we view the body and mind …
Feel Great with a Good Night’s Sleep
BY CLAIR WHITTY How is your sleep? Are you feeling revived and refreshed after sleep? I believe that there is nothing better for our health than getting quality sleep. I know, because I feel the amazing benefits of a good night’s sleep when I get one. I have improved energy, mood, concentration and focus and …
Storm Richardson blows Tyndall away
Carlow/Kilkenny U15 Soccer Div. 1 Final History was made on 24th February as Borris College claimed their first ever Div. 1 soccer title, at any age, with a 4-1 win over Tyndall College. Having claimed a handful of Div. 2 titles over the years as well as a sole Leinster title in 2017, Borris finally …
Club draws whet the appetite for summer fare
O’Loughlin’s & Thomastown titles on the line BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR SPORTSEDITOR@KILKENNYOBSERVER.IE The draw for the upcoming club hurling season on Noreside took place recently and the results have thrown up the prospect of many fascinating encounters. O’Loughlin Gaels are the current senior league champions, having steamrolled Tullaroan in last season’s decider to win …
Gina is voted personal trainer of the year
When Gina Prónay-Zakar attended the Kilkenny-Carlow Customer Excellence Awards at Mount Wolseley Hotel in the Personal Trainer of the Year category, she thought little of leaving the venue as a winner. But that is exactly what happened. To say she was thrilled would be an understatement. We will return to the awards night. 40th birthday …
Gibbs triumphs as Shirley Valentine
By Tom Dayton On Friday March 14th, I attended a production of Shirley Valentine at The Concert Hall in Thomastown. This is my fourth production in a row by Lake Productions to attend, having previously seen The Kings of the Kilburn High Road, Moll, and Da. Each production so far has brought an air of …
