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The High Road to Dublin
This week The Kilkenny Observer welcomes ‘Cois Ceim’ with a very interesting tale of the journey from Dublin to Kilkenny. With thanks to The Saturday Walkers Club In ancient times a pathway ran from the ford over the Barrow at Leighlin Bridge by Shankill Castle through the village of Garryduff to Highrath Castle then over …
Poets of the People reach out…
BY JOHN FITZGERALD Arts Week saw the publication of two little gems from writers whose work transcends all social divides (real or imagined), appealing to just about anyone who enjoys a little recreational word-play. Judy Rhatigan and Peter Brabazon launched their books halfway through the hectic seven days of celebration and creativity in the county. …
So, do those uniforms really suit us?
AS I SEE IT MARIANNE HERON It’s been a case of goodbye tracksuits and trainers and hello office wear recently as Working From Office morphs into hybrid working. And dress code at work now depends on the type of employment, casual for creatives and IT types or suits for professionals. But suppose you don’t have …
Curious minds gather to launch Pat Shortall’s third book
Photos for Thomastown launch by ‘Aidona’ photography This year’s Alternative Kilkenny Arts festival (AKA) saw a wealth of local talent exhibit their fantastic art and skilled craftsmanship across Kilkenny and Thomastown. Pat Shortall is one such talent who launched his third book of poetry, Words for the Curious Mind, in the Ormonde College and in …
Texas musicians roll in for 10 days of free shows
Kilkenny is about to play host to over 80 musicians and music lovers from Texas who will roll into town for almost two weeks of live music, kicking off in Billy Byrnes, John Street, on August 28th. Not only will the city be treated to some incredible Texas music, every gig is free! The Texas …
Glenmore beat ‘Comer and Betty!
3 from 3 for the Pairc na Ratha men BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR St. Canice’s Credit Union Senior Hurling League-Championship 2023 Erins Own 0-10 Glenmore 1-17 Glenmore made it 3 from 3 with a comprehensive victory over Erins Own in absolutely horrendous conditions at St John’s Park last Friday night. Storm Betty …
Our first responders doing the right thing
THE FACT OF THE MATTER PAUL HOPKINS Striking firefighters in left their picket line last week to come to the aid of a young woman who had a suspected heart attack. Despite being ‘off the run’, the firefighters immediately responded to the call. Firefighters around the country are involved in a drawn-out strike action where …
The King & I … and my three sisters
FURTHERMORE By Gerry Moran There are three things that people of my generation know for sure. One: we know for sure where we were when President John Fitzgerald Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States was assassinated (he had visited Ireland a short five months prior to the assassination). Two: we know for sure …
Supplements tips for marathon training
BY CLAIR WHITTY This time of year, many of you, not me I have to say, will be training for a marathon. I am sure that you will have a good training program in place and won’t need advice from me about that. But maybe these tips could be helpful for some of you. For …
Avoiding hefty mobile bills when abroad
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR We have all heard the horror stories about people receiving hefty phone bills after a trip to the sun. Tens of thousands being billed for downloading and streaming fees. To combat this, a scheme called ‘Roam Like At Home was put in place and the EU renewed the scheme for …
