News
Centenary of the takeover of the Kilkenny Military Barracks
February 7th is a special day here in Kilkenny, marking as it does the centenary of the takeover of the Military Barracks. The Kilkenny Observer is grateful to Larry Scallan for his research into this period in our history and we are delighted to publish his observations. Over the coming two issues, we look at …
Our city, our history, as told by some famous Kilkenny Cats
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. The Kilkenny Observer has invited local …
Beware burst pipes in a freezing February
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR IRISH WATER have appealed to homes and businesses to take preparatory steps to prepare for freezing weather and to conserve water. At the time of writing the long-range forecasts for February is suggesting a very rainy month but in the short term we could expect some freezing conditions which can …
COMPETITION WINNER
Mary Kearney – Winner of the Quiz Congratulations to Mary Kearney, Oldtown, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny who is the winner of the quiz competition sponsored by John Ellis – Financial Advisor. Mary collected her prize of €100.00 One For All Card from John Ellis at the office of The Kilkenny Observer, Friary Street, Kilkenny.
New poems on the Poetry phone
Kilkenny County Council Arts Office Poetry Phone has a new selection of poems featured for February – March 2022, selected by writer and poet Colm Keegan. Colm Keegan is an award winning writer and poet from Dublin, Ireland. His first book “Don’t Go There” was released in 2012 to critical acclaim. His latest …
Why energy prices are a big turn off
AS I SEE IT BY MARIANNE HERON February can be a lean month and it’s going to look leaner for those on tight budgets when they get their latest inflated energy bills. It seems wrong and completely out of proportion that a bill for electricity which has gone up by 53% in the last year …
Know your B Vitamins
BY CLAIR WHITTY B vitamins are important vitamins that are needed every day for health. They are required for energy and red blood cell production, immunity, nervous system, and are essential for healthy skin, hair, and nails. B vitamins keep practically every cell in the body healthy and happy. We need a supply of B …
Coogan’s Crew Croker Bound!
BY NIALL SHERRY SPORTS EDITOR ALL PIX DANNY LAHART Cork’s Ballygiblin lie in wait AIB All-Ireland club JHC Semi-Final Mooncoin 2-26 Salthill-Knocknacarra 0-11 LIT Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, Sunday January 23rd 2022 The famous ballad would no doubt have been reverberating around the River Suir following Mooncoin’s comprehensive 21-point semi-final victory over Salthill-Knocknacarra last weekend. Willie …
Honours even as Wexford advance
BY NIALL SHERRY SPORTS EDITOR ALL PIX DANNY LAHART No quarter given as neighbours give it all ahead of National League Walsh Cup Review Wexford 2-25 Kilkenny 2-25 Chadwick’s Wexford Park, Saturday January 22nd 2022 The large crowd in attendance at Chadwick’s Wexford Park last Saturday, were treated to an exhilarating contest between two sides …
