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Have you spotted the new commission at the Market Yard bus stop?
Photo by Cian Lawler ‘We are with you to the end’ is a public intervention presented across the river from the former Carnegie Public Library at John’s Quay, which opened in 1910. The words are taken from Andrew Carnegie, a steel magnate and once the richest man in the world, who donated grants to build …
Cats progress with comfortable win over Laois
Brian Dowling’s Kildare next up in Shield Final BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR SPORTSEDITOR@KILKENNYOBSERVER.IE Dioralyte Walsh Shield Semi Final 2026 Laois 0-10 Kilkenny 2-17 Kelly O’Daly Park, Rathdowney–Errill At the second time of asking Derek Lyng’s team got their season up and running with a comfortable 13-point win over Laois at the home of …
A city under siege… from the wind
By John Fitzgerald The Kilkenny Heritage Walkers have been time travelling again. Ailbhe Fitzgerald’s presentation on the cultural significance of the Butler Gallery and the Kilkenny Design Workshops drew sighs of admiration. Ailbhe displayed a superb academic flair and an uncanny grasp of historical detail as she rhapsodized about the contribution of the Gallery and …
BREDA WALSH RIP
There was a sense of unbelief in Bennettsbridge village when the sad news of the death of Breda Walsh, Main Street broke on 22nd December. Her unexpected death at her home so close to Christmas was heard of with regret in the entire community and beyond. Breda was a native of Kilmacar, Conahy and was …
A powerful night of music in a breathtaking setting
The Dublin Gospel Choir & Band celebrate 30 years with a very special concert in St Canice’s Cathedral, Kilkenny, on Saturday, 28 February 2026. For the first time ever, the choir brings their full live band and signature sound to one of Ireland’s most iconic cathedrals. Expect an uplifting mix of gospel, soul, pop, and …
Be the change and start a revolution
CHOICES SHAPE YOUR FUTURE By Judith Ashton When thinking about what to write this week I had many ideas about mental health ,social media, global and political troubles etc. and the list gets longer everyday… so I decided not to go there as I am heartily sick of being reminded of all that’s wrong . …
Dandie Dinmont terriers and magnetic cows!
FURTHERMORE By Gerry Moran So, if every dog has its day, where does that leave our feline friend the cat? Does every cat have its day? And if every cat has its day, what about big cats – the cheetah, the cougar, the lion. Do they all have their day? And what sort of a …
Christmas bills looming large in January
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR As we usher in 2026, reflecting on the 2025 festive season reveals a sobering reality. If your shopping trolley felt heavier on the wallet last Christmas, the figures confirm it. The average Irish household spent roughly €700 more on celebrations in 2025 than five years earlier in 2020. This was …
Echinacea: Nature’s natural immune support as viral infections rise
BY CLAIR WHITTY With winter well underway, viral infections are placing noticeable pressure on Irish hospitals as flu, COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses circulate widely, resulting in increased hospitalisations in recent weeks. I know that many of you are seeking natural ways to support your immune defences, so you can stay out of hospital. Echinacea …
New Year tonics that don’t cost a cent
AS I SEE IT BY MARIANNE HERON We live in uncertain times. Imagine if President Trump gave Ireland the same treatment he applied to Venezuela — sending in planes, helicopters, and agents to whisk Micheál Martin and Simon Harris away in their PJs to stand trial for activities which are not in America’s interest, like …
