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Life cover breakthrough for cancer survivors
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR For many it is unfair that having had cancer and survived you still can’t access life cover, even Mortgage Protection cover even though you have had the ‘all clear’ for years. This adds extra stress on the whole process of trying to get a mortgage to buy a home. Well, …
Yulefest Kilkenny hosts a range of family events from Christmas markets, Santa truck, outdoor movie and jingle bell rockout
Following its hugely successful launch last weekend, Yulefest Kilkenny has a range of events for the whole family this December. From Christmas markets to Santa experiences to live music, festive fun is on the agenda in Kilkenny in the run up to Christmas. Yulefest Christmas Markets The Yulefest Christmas market is magically set against the …
Yulefest in Ballyragget
Ballyragget Yulefest got underway last weekend. On Friday evening, florist Lynda Jackman from Petals’N Blooms Thomastown, held a Wreath Making Workshop in the Community Hall. This two hour workshop resulted in some fabulous creations on the night and the Christmas themed refreshments from Mary’s Kitchen were enjoyed. On Saturday our annual Christmas market took place …
Our oldest hotel and lots of room at the inns
FURTHERMORE By Gerry Moran My heartiest congratulations to Jim Brennan of the Club House Hotel on being awarded the President’s Award at the recent Chamber of Commerce Business Awards ceremony in Lyrath. Jim has been running the Club House for the last 46 years and is most certainly deserving of the honour. The Club House …
Singing in a Winter wonderland with Music Generation Kilkenny
Music Generation Kilkenny is gearing up for a very musical Christmas. Children and young people involved in our music programmes are busy preparing for two special performances in the lead up to Christmas. On the 15th of December at 6:30 pm 200 children from CBS primary, De La Salle Primary, St. John of God primary …
A fantastic day at Natural Health Store
Photos: Amanda Burke Natural Health Store, Market Cross celebrated 5 years in business on Friday 1st December. And what a fantastic birthday party we had. Thank you to everyone who came in to say hello, it was lovely to see you on the day. We would not be here without your support. Thanks to Mick …
For many, it’s going to be lonely this Christmas
THE FACT OF THE MATTER BY PAUL HOPKINS Despite the apparent uplift in the economy, costs still remain high for fuel and basic foods. Many families and individuals are turning to the ever busy de Paul Society for assistance, with the local charity spending more than €8,000 a week helping those in need. The society was also …
Finn and Sandy unfreeze the park
THE KILKENNY OBSERVER CHRISTMAS SHORT STORY SERIES CELEBRATING WRITERS IN OUR COMMUNITY ’23 The Kilkenny Observer Newspaper is delighted to present our ‘2023 Christmas short story series’. We have invited four writers from Kilkenny to submit a short story over the coming weeks, which we hope you will enjoy. For this, our second week, we …
Yulefest Movie Night to showcase outdoor screening of Christmas favourite The Muppet Christmas Carol
Yulefest Kilkenny will host an outdoor movie night on Thursday December 14th with a special screening of The Muppet Christmas Carol. Taking place at 7pm on Canal Square, everyone is welcome to attend. Tickets cost €3 plus booking fee. The Muppet Christmas Carol, based on Charles Dickens’ timeless tale, is a heart-warming film suitable for …
“Captain, they’re coming, thousands of ’em!”
BY JOHN FITZGERALD An excerpt from INVADERS, the story of how a small band of men and women faced one of the most powerful armies on earth… The bombardment had resumed shortly after dawn on Day Three of the battle for Callan. The first rays of sunlight coincided with the day’s first ball that came …
