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Kings of The Kilburn High Road author speaks of his admiration for Mick Lally, his work with Red Kettle and his Thomastown roots
As Lake Productions prepare to stage ‘The Kings of the Kilburn High Road’, The Kilkenny Observer met up with Dublin author, Jimmy Murphy to hear memories of his first production of ‘Kings’ with Red Kettle Theatre Company, his admiration for Galway actor Mick Lally and his Thomastown roots. We met in O’Riada’s bar in Parliament …
The Dame, the Black Death and the statutes of Kilkenny
WEEK THREE Kilkenny is home to the most famous cats in the world. For over two hundred years, people everywhere have heard of the fierce Kilkenny Cats. They are part of our history; part of our DNA. They reflect Kilkenny in all its glorious past, its developing present and exciting future. In week three, local …
The Wine Centre, Kilkenny has won Leinster off-licence of the year 2022!
The National Off-Licence Association (NOffLA) has announced the winners of its annual Off-Licence of the Year Awards which is now in its twenty-sixth year – and The Wine Centre, Kilkenny has been crowned Leinster Off-Licence of the Year, 2022! NOffLA was established in 1991, and represents independent specialist off-licences across Ireland, with the sector representing …
Liquid versus tablets
BY CLAIR WHITTY Many of you can’t swallow large tablets or capsules and are always on the lookout for alternatives to them. Floradix Liquid Iron is an iron supplement many of you are familiar with. It occurred to me that you might not know that there are other fantastic Floradix liquid supplements, so I thought …
The Italian job the job for you…
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR Have you an adventurous spirit with a passion for hospitality? Would you like to live rent free for a year in the Italian sunshine? Have you the flexibility to live and work remotely? Can you commit to contributing to the life of a small Sicilian village? Want a second chance? …
Primal scream: how can we keep ourselves safe?
AS I SEE IT BY MARIANNE HERON Talking with a group of women friends last week our conversation turns to self- protection. The topic was triggered by the recent spate of horrific robberies of elderly people and violent attacks on women. It’s a really serious issue but protecting yourself in a way that isn’t either …
THE FACT OF THE MATTER PAUL HOPKINS Welcome to the New Normal. That is the year of the rising prices. Electricity, gas, heating oil, petrol, diesel, second-hand cars, rents, flights, alcohol, childcare fees, health insurance, food and property prices are the big risers. This year will be one of the most expensive in a long …
Tipp topple Cats in Thurles thriller
BY NIALL SHERRY SPORTS EDITOR Injury time free gives home side the points Allianz National Hurling League Division 1B Tipperary 1-19 Kilkenny 1-18 Semple Stadium, Thurles, Sunday February 13th 2022 Tipperary edged their great rivals Kilkenny by 1 point, following an exciting encounter in Semple Stadium last Sunday. Jason Forde’s tenth score of the …
Shamrocks GUNNED down in injury time drama
BY NIALL SHERRY SPORTS EDITOR Ballyhale’s historic bid denied by Deise champions AIB All-Ireland Club Hurling Championship final Ballygunner 2-17 Shamrocks 1-19 Croke Park, Saturday February 12th 2022 Shamrocks Ballyhale’s quest for a ninth Tommy Moore Cup and a 3rd on the bounce were shot-down in dramatic fashion in injury time, as Waterford’s Ballygunner …
Ceramics studio is potty about teaching pottery
POTTERY is an ancient art form that is enjoying a surge in popularity and the newly opened Clay Rooms ceramics studio in the heart of Kilkenny city offers the opportunity to explore the endless possibilities of this medium in a fun and friendly environment. Established by Liselott Olofsson, Niamh Synnott and Aisling McElwain, Clay Rooms …
