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Why we urgently need to get back to assisted dying
THE FACT OF THE MATTER BY PAUL HOPKINS The Coalition’s Programme for Government is decidedly guarded on many proposals, with much use of the words ‘explore’ and ‘consider’ instead of ‘will’. It is also deafeningly silent on some contentious matters. Such matters, however, aren’t going away any time soon. The Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted …
Ó hArgáin gives cautious welcome to Gaza ceasefire deal
Labour Party Kilkenny councillor, Seán Ó hArgáin, has given a cautious welcome to the announcement of a ceasefire after the announcement of a deal between the Israeli and Hamas governments. Speaking at the weekly vigil in Kilkenny city, which has taken place ever since the Hamas and Israeli attacks in October 2023, Cllr. Ó hArgáin …
Cats, Clare and Cusack!
League campaign starts with Ennis trip BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR SPORTSEDITOR@KILKENNYOBSERVER.IE Allianz Hurling League Division 1A Clare vs Kilkenny Round 1, Cusack Park, Ennis, 2pm Referee: Shane Hynes (Galway) It’s not even the end of January, but the intercounty hurling scene returns this weekend and this time, it’s not the Walsh Cup, but round …
Credit for Quiet Land goes to a previous generation
Photos by Pat Shortall In the hidden Ireland off the new EU infrastructure of motorway and ring-road, two elderly farmers lean on a fence and talk in the low-key code of near neighbours. The Quiet Land is also a masterclass, served as it is by two actors, Ger Cody and Brendan Corcoran, who’ve accumulated between …
An Enchanting Evening of Celtic and Bulgarian Folk Music with Celtaura
Thomastown Concert Hall is thrilled to present an unforgettable evening of live music featuring the renowned duo, Celtaura. This special concert will take place on Friday, January 31st, showcasing a unique blend of Celtic and Balkan folk traditions that will captivate audiences of all ages. Celtaura, known for their mesmerizing performances and distinctive sound, brings …
Dan Stapleton, a man of many talents
Kilkenny won the first of its thirty six All Ireland Senior Hurling titles in 1904. As happened often in the early days of the G.A.A. the final was not played in the calendar year of ’04 nor indeed in ’05 but rather in June ’06. The final was played in Carrick on Suir on Maurice …
Dancing and Boxing in the Old Fashioned Way
BY JOHN FITZGERALD (Part Two) Like many Irish people in the fifties, Jimmy Walsh emigrated to England. He worked in a steel plant for three years, devoting every spare moment to his passion for boxing. He trained in the evenings after work and, together with fellow Callanite, Johnny O’ Donovan, boxed his way across London, winning numerous titles. …
Simple Exercise Habit
Exercising to maintain health for those who sit a lot By Paul Bolger. Chartered Physiotherapist at Nano Physiotherapy, Kilkenny (www.nanophysio.ie). So many of us lead lives that require us to sit for long periods almost every day. The good news is that it is certainly possible to lead healthy lives, even if sitting takes up a …
Vegan Essential Foods for Balanced Die
BY CLAIR WHITTY Are you planning on trying a vegan lifestyle or planning a meat free day per week? Are you wondering where to start? I spoke with Cal in our Kilkenny store who is vegan and I asked him for some tips to help you on your quest. Cal’s top items to have in …
KILKENNY COUNTY COUNCIL HOSTS CIVIC RECEPTION TO HONOUR ST. LACHTAIN’S JUNIOR HURLING TEAM, FRESHFORD, ALL-IRELAND CHAMPIONS
Photographs by Vicky Comerford On Monday 20th January, the Cathaoirleach of Kilkenny County Council, Cllr. Michael McCarthy, along with the Elected Members of Kilkenny County Council, hosted a civic reception in the Council Chamber, County Hall, Kilkenny City, to honour St. Lachtain’s Junior Hurling Team, for their recent triumph as All-Ireland Junior Hurling Champions. In …
