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Homeless: Should charity begin with the Church?
AS I SEE IT MARIANNE HERON Who would have thought a couple of years ago that our reputation as a friendly nation would be torched not on a bonfire of the vanities but on one of xenophobia and racism? The burning of the former Torchlight pub in Ringsend and the disused Ross Lakehouse Hotel, Co. …
A forgotten Kilkenny School
Any student of Kilkenny local history must wonder about the school at Nore View House and it’s whereabouts. Advertisements appeared in the local Press from 1840 publicising this school gave the name of its headmaster and owner who was Dr James St John B.A. T.C.D. L.LD. The school was built for the purpose for which …
History of the Thyestes Chase
This article was written by Michael Doyle, student at Ormonde College of Further Education on work experience with The Kilkenny Observer It’s that time of the year again. With the last Thursday of January fast approaching, it can only be the Thyestes Chase. A national horseracing event steeped in history; hundreds of racegoers new and …
Croker glory beckons for O’Loughlin’s!
St Thomas’ out to stop Noreside’s finest in decider BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR PREVIEW AIB All –Ireland Senior Hurling Club Championship Final Sunday, 1:30pm, Páirc an Chrócaigh, Referee: Sean Stack (Extra Time if necessary) O’Loughlin Gaels Vs St Thomas’ When O’Loughlin Gaels run out at Croker on Sunday afternoon, they will know that they …
It can take an age to now plan anything
THE FACT OF THE MATTER BY PAUL HOPKINS My eldest child, my only daughter, has the uncanny knack of second-guessing me. She recently asked me could I pick her up and drop her to the train station for the city. Her youngest girl would be napping at said time, under the watchful eye of her …
Bowie Day – A Night of Music, Magic, and Meaning at Ryan’s Bar
Kilkenny, next Saturday the 20th – Get ready for a night of Bowie magic as “Bowie Day” returns to Ryan’s Bar. This special event, organised by Aoife Meagher and Kevin Bruce and hosted at one of Kilkenny’s favorite live music venues, aims to raise funds for a crucial cause – Kilkenny Helping the Homeless. The musicians, fuelled by …
ELLEN MOLLOY
BY MICHAEL O’LEARY Back in October, Ellen Molloy made a most welcome return to action following a horrendous year, where she was out of competitive football for more than a year after damaging her cruciate in September 2022. The unfortunate injury occured while she was playing for her Club Wexford Youths in a National League …
veganuary 2024
BY CLAIR WHITTY I can’t believe that we are half way through January already. Have you any plans for changes this year? I know that reducing meat consumption in January has become a popular thing to do. This can be for ethical reasons or simply because you are feeling stodgy after all the festive eating. …
Teacht an Earraigh as Tradfest launches its headline acts
As we battle through a current cold snap, Tradfest Kilkenny’s organisers have launched the headline acts who will grace the city’s stages and venues on St. Patrick’s weekend this year. Perennial favourites Hothouse Flowers, John Spillane and Iarla Ó Lionáird will be joined by newcomers including Pádraig Jack, Buíoch, Breaking Trad and Clare Sands. Festival Committee Chairperson, Brendan Treacy, said they were very excited …
The Physical Fitness of Jockeys at Goffs Thyestes Chase
BY EOIN EVERARD How physically fit must you be to ride a horse? Many an armchair analyst has lamented that a rider wasn’t stronger over the final furlong or blamed the jockey when they see their horse fall at the last. But having enough core strength to be able to balance on a horse for …
