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Community spirit shines at Newpark Christmas lunch
The Newpark community came together in the spirit of Christmas cheer on Saturday, 13 December, as locals gathered for the annual community lunch. The festive event, held at the Glendine Inn, saw residents come together to enjoy a traditional Christmas meal. The lunch was a chance for the community to connect, share stories, and have …
Young Kilkenny Stars Impress in League
Saturday 13th December: CluneTech Kilkenny Stars 65 Dublin Raiders 62 Saturday 20th December: Limerick Celtics 79 CluneTech Kilkenny Stars 56 Sunday 28th December: University Of Galway Mystics 53 CluneTech Kilkenny Stars 74 The CluneTech Kilkenny Stars have recently completed an impressive run of three games, recording two victories and just one loss, …
Another year of living dangerously
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR As the dust settles on 2025, the Irish economy stands out as one of the brightest spots in a turbulent global landscape. Defying early fears of trouble from US President Donald Trump’s tariff policies, the country recorded exceptional growth, record foreign direct investment (FDI), and buoyant corporate tax revenues. Yet …
Record Animal Welfare Funding Welcomed for Kilkenny and Carlow Organisations
Local animal welfare organizations in Kilkenny and Carlow are poised to receive significant support following a record national funding announcement by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD. This historic allocation aims to strengthen the work of these groups, enhancing their capacity to care for animals and improve welfare standards across …
Natural health trends for 2026
BY CLAIR WHITTY Every year there is a new trend or exciting new product in the natural health world. I wonder what we can expect to see in 2026? I did a little research and it looks like our gut health and digestive wellness will be one of the main areas of health concern and …
Highly successful Hare’s Corner biodiversity project open for applications as it becomes available in Kilkenny for first time
Applications close on January 18th Project created 1,600 habitats for biodiversity around Ireland in 2025 Applications are open for The Hare’s Corner, an innovative biodiversity initiative developed by Burrenbeo Trust, a registered Charity, which is coming to Kilkenny for the first time this year. Landowners, schools and community groups in Kilkenny are invited to apply …
2025 – A Year of Kilkenny – Palestine Solidarity
2025 was a year of action and determination in Kilkenny, as thousands of people demanded that the Irish Government pass the Occupied Territories Act to prohibit the import of goods and services from Palestinian settlements illegally occupied by Israel. After more than two and a half years of devastating bombardment by the Israeli Defence Forces, …
Recreation in Old Callan
By John Fitzgerald (Part three) Swimming in the King’s River was a much-loved pastime in Callan up to the late seventies. Columnist Peter Roughan remembered the swimmers of his childhood in the town at the turn of the century. And local newspaper correspondent, Seamus O’ Brien chronicled happy days on the river in his own youth, spanning …
Another year, another chance
Cats get underway with Walsh Cup clash BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR SPORTSEDITOR@KILKENNYOBSERVER.IE Dioralyte Walsh Cup Westmeath vs Kilkenny Sunday, 1:30pm Breedon Kevin Molloy Park, The Downs Christmas 2025 is now in the rear-view mirror. Our club sides have exited their various championships, and all eyes are now firmly focused on the return of intercounty …
The Winners for 2025 in Natural Health Store
BY CLAIR WHITTY Happy New Year to you all, I hope you had a good one. I am not ready for new years resolutions just yet so instead I thought I would look back on what trended in 2025. So, let’s take a look, Magnesium was number one, we couldn’t keep it on our shelves. …
