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Another double celebration for CRKC!
Community Radio Kilkenny City wins gold again at Community Radio Ireland Awards 2023 Community Radio Kilkenny City (CRKC) was in the winners’ enclosure once again last week. Hot on the heels of its McNamee Award for the Best GAA Related Radio Programme, the station scooped two more gold awards at the recent National Community Radio …
Even I got hooked on Chandler and Friends
THE FACT OF THE MATTER BY PAUL HOPKINS My only daughter when aged about 16 would repeatedly say to me: “Ah, Dad you have to watch Friends. It’s the best thing ever. Even the boys love it.” Knowing, vaguely, it was a comedy about young people hanging out and not doing much else, I figured …
Get your running shoes on – Kilkenny’s Medieval Mile run is just around the corner
Kilkenny City Harriers bring you Ireland’s Medieval Mile Run on December 1st, in association with Yulefest Kilkenny. Open to all levels, the run takes place through Kilkenny city and along Kilkenny’s famous Medieval Mile. With twinkling Christmas lights, a live DJ and a Parade finish, a festive atmosphere is guaranteed! Runners can expect a fast …
COMPETITION WINNER
Goods voucher winner is drawn by Heidi Good Thank you to all who entered the draw to win a gift voucher for Goods sponsored by The Kilkenny Observer. The winning entry was drawn by Heidi Good, Director. Congratulations to Anne Congratulations to Anne Hearne, Kilnaspic, Mooncoin, Co. Kilkenny who was the lucky winner of the …
Bernadette receives Mayors Award for her work in community development
Photos jbsphotos Kilkenny A crowd consisting of family, work colleagues and friends gathered at City Hall in Kilkenny. Bernadette Brophy was being presented a special Mayors award for her work in Community Development, and the general consensus on the night was that none deserved it more. In the 1990s Ber started a children’s liturgy group …
Natural support for men’s health
BY CLAIR WHITTY Let’s talk men’s health: Movember is a global fundraiser that encourages men to look after their health. You will see a lot of men with moustaches this month in support of this initiative. Let’s encourage the men in our life to take action on their health. I think most of us know …
O’Loughlin’s advance as Rangers crushed!
Hogan’s men set for semi clash in Tullamore BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR Leinster GAA AIB Senior Club Hurling Championship Quarter Final Netwatch Cullen Park, Referee: Eamon Furlong (Wexford) Mount Leinster Rangers 0-13 O’Loughlin Gaels 2-16 O’Loughlin Gaels first match in the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship since 2016 ended in a comprehensive win for the …
New fabric and film works exhibition at Butler Gallery
Rehearsals Yvonne McGuinness (21 October 2023 – 14 January 2024) Butler Gallery is pleased to present Rehearsals, a solo exhibition of new fabric and film works by Yvonne McGuinness. Rehearsals was developed and inspired by the environs, architecture and people of Kilkenny; past and present. Bound into this collective history is the biography of McGuinness …
A ballroom dancer and the power of words
FURTHERMORE By Gerry Moran Hardly a day goes by when I don’t find myself walking down the Parade. Or is it up the Parade? And is there a difference, I’m wondering? I guess if you’re walking from the Castle towards High Street you’re walking down the Parade as there is a bit of a downward …
Gowran pitch and putt
BY MICHAEL O’LEARY Gowran Pitch and Putt Club have enjoyed plenty of success since establishing as a Pitch and Putt Club over 50 years ago at Regional, Provincial and National level, and as it’s a sport that anyone of any age can play, it’s a perfect way of meeting new people and getting involved with …
