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So, should you be going for gold?
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR We have been fascinated by gold for millennia. As far back as ancient Egypt, people saw the metal as the flesh of the gods and used it for jewellery, ornaments, and symbols of power. Today gold continues to remain a universal sign of wealth and security across the world. Over …
Honouring the grief of pets
“Give sorrow words; the grief that does not speak knits up the o’er -wrought heart and bids it break.” There is so much wisdom in Shakespeare…he is so right about so many things human and grief is a major theme in so many of his plays. We’ve all experienced grief at some time and if …
€26,000 for Crumlin Hospital
Danema Fundraising Group presented a cheque for €26,000 to Jessica O’Leary, Head of Fundraising at Crumlin Children’s Hospital on Saturday 24th January at an event organised by the committee and held at The Glendine Inn, Castlecomer Road, Kilkenny. A great night of celebration was had by all. Raffle winners on the night included Richard Delaney, …
KILKENNY BUSINESS ANNOUNCED AS WINNER OF THE 2026 BUSINESS OF CRAFT AWARDS
Bó Bar Soap win awards for best craft businesses The winners of the Business of Craft Awards have been announced as part of the Local Enterprise Showcase at Showcase 2026 in the RDS. This initiative, by the Local Enterprise Offices, was introduced to recognise the businesses behind the amazing craft and design products that are …
Cats quality tells in league opener victory
Cody & Molloy impress as Offaly beaten BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR SPORTSEDITOR@KILKENNYOBSERVER.IE Allianz National Hurling League Round 1 Kilkenny 0-20 Offaly 0-16 UPMC Nowlan Park. Despite a little rustiness which saw them register 13-odd wides, Kilkenny got off to a winning start in Division 1A of the National Hurling League. Eoin Cody top scored …
Recovering After Winter Illness
BY CLAIR WHITTY Are you feeling drained, exhausted, or worn out after a cold, flu, viral infection or an infection that has simply left you depleted of all energy? When you were sick you probably lost your appetite or you went for all the wrong and easy to reach for foods. Now that you are …
Save by the hand of God
By John Fitzgerald (Part two) Kathleen Aylward (nee Murphy) of Mullinavat (and later Kilmacow) had what she believed was a miraculous escape in 1941 when the German airforce bombed the mailboat she was travelling on, the SS St Patrick. She was thrown overboard after the explosions, but was saved from drowning as a result of “divine …
GOFFS THYESTES CHASE 2026
The 2026 Thyestes Chase once again underlined why it is regarded as one of the most prestigious and demanding handicap chases on the National Hunt calendar. Staged at Gowran Park amid the usual tough January conditions, the race provided excitement and high-quality competition throughout, with a strong line-up of experienced stayers guaranteeing a thorough test …
MUCKALEE LADIES CELEBRATE IN STYLE
The Muckalee Ladies Football Club recently held a fantastic celebratory dinner dance, marking a hugely successful season and bringing together players, management, supporters, and friends of the club for a memorable night. The event took place in a warm and welcoming atmosphere, filled with pride, laughter, and a strong sense of community spirit that reflects …
LORETO KILKENNY ANNUAL ACADEMIC AWARDS 2025
Photo Credit Tom Beirne We at Loreto Kilkenny were delighted to welcome back our past pupils who achieved over 550 points in the 2025 Leaving Certificate to our annual Academic Awards ceremony, held in December. It was a wonderful occasion to celebrate the exceptional academic achievements of these former students, whose dedication, resilience and commitment …
