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Was it a miracle? I like to think so…
THE FACT OF THE MATTER BY PAUL HOPKINS The term ‘miracle’ is used very broadly in every day, ordinary language. We speak of miracle drugs, or of miracle babies, and some household products purport to be miraculous as well. Then there are those Christmas miracles. Philosophical discussion of the miraculous, however, is confined to the …
Two benches, one coffee shop-and the art of conversation
By Ger Cody There are, it would appear, three rules to good conversation: Honesty – stick to the truth Relevance – say things that are relevant to the conversation Manner – present things in an orderly way Now, I’m sure those three points are well founded and in many cases would fit into society very …
WHITE TWINE AND OLD SUITCASES
THE KILKENNY INVOLVEMENT CENTRE AND RECOVERY COLLEGE SOUTH EAST HAVE PRODUCED A WONDERFUL ANTHOLOGY OF POETRY AND PROSE. ‘WHITE TWINE AND OLD SUITCASES’ COMPRISES OF 128 PAGES AND 60 AUTHORS AND IS COMPLEMENTED BY SOME WONDERFUL PHOTOS AND ARTWORK BY TASK CAMERA CLUB. IT IS PRINTED BY MODERN PRINTERS. IT IS DEFINITELY RECOMMENDED READING FOR …
Windgap…A little piece of Heaven
BY JOHN FITZGERALD Part 2 Noel Ryan continued his guided tour of Windgap. I had accompanied the Kilkenny Heritage Walkers on their Saturday outing, and a revelation it was that weekend. Noel has an intimate grasp of local heritage A few years ago he co-authored with his brother Jim a book about Windgap’s remarkable history and archaeology. His parents managed the …
No Quarter given!
Eight teams bid for last four spots BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR SPORTSEDITOR@KILKENNYOBSERVER.IE St Canice’s Credit Union Kilkenny Senior Championship Quarter-Finals Four intriguing encounters lie ahead this weekend as the St Canice’s Credit Union Kilkenny Senior Championship reaches the Quarter-Final stage. Current Tom Walsh cup holders, O’Loughlin Gaels are in action on Sunday in UPMC …
Carlow Little Theatre perform at the Home Rule club, Kilkenny
Fresh on the heels of a One-Act Season at Visual, Carlow on 2nd and 3rd October 2024, and ahead of a major full-length production of Da at the same Venue less than two weeks later, Carlow Little Theatre Society presents two new One-Act plays by acclaimed Carlow author and playwright, Barry McKinley. His plays 3 …
Premiere of ‘Teddy’ by Wexford Playwright Sheila Forsey at Eugene O’Neill International Festival of Theatre
The Eugene O’Neill International Festival of Theatre is delighted to announce the world premiere of ‘Teddy’, an original play by Wexford playwright and Irish Times best-selling author, Sheila Forsey. This red carpet premiere, set for Friday, 11th October 2024, at St Michael’s Theatre in New Ross, is poised to be a major highlight of the …
CLASS DAY FOR PRES’ LADIES AS THEY CELEBRATE 59TH REUNION
Photos: jbs photos kilkenny For those of a certain age, ‘The school around the corner’ aired on radio and later RTE television will evoke many happy memories. After a run of eight years on Radio Éireann, “The School Around the Corner” was moved to television in 1962. Again, hosted by Paddy Crosby, it ran for …
Kilkenny County Council Library Service to mark National Public Libraries Day 202
Kilkenny County Council Library Service is one of 300+ libraries marking National Public Libraries Day 2024 on Saturday, 28th September. This initiative aims to highlight the vital role of public Libraries in Irish society, raise awareness of the diverse services they offer and encourage people to become members. To coincide with the day, the Take a Closer Look campaign …
Annual Road Hurling at Johnswell
A fantastic evening was had in Johnswell at the annual road hurling The evening was attended by Senior Kilkenny Hurlers, Paddy Deegan and Huw Lawlor, also local Cllr Pat Fitzpatrick.
