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The Oldcastle Agricultural Show is set to return with a bang on Sunday 16th July!
There are substantial prizes in prize money to be won on the day. Entries are now being taken in over 380 classes in the Cattle, Sheep, Horse, Poultry and Home Industry competitions to be found on www.oldcastleshow.ie. YouTube singing sensation Fr. Ray Kelly returns to Gilson Park along with local musicians, Line Dancing and Irish …
Dressed in Style from Jack and Jill Charity Boutique
Fiona O’Neill wears this beautiful green dress to the Presidents Garden Party in Áras an Uachtaráin. She purchased her dress for this special occasion at Jack and Jill Charity Boutique, Friary Street, Kilkenny. Fiona told The Kilkenny Observer that she is a great advocate for second hand fashion and she has an Instagram account which …
The Clock in the Window
BY JOHN FITZGERALD Part 2 Callan watchmender Owen Richardson knew where everything was to be found in his Bridge Streetshop. He adhered to his own kind of order and efficiency in the little universe that was his home and workplace. He had a keen interest in current affairs, and listened closely to the BBC’s World …
Inspired by Mick
BY CLAIR WHITTY My friend Mick is 79 and looks fantastic. He is fit and active. There’s nothing wrong with his memory and he is in great condition. He can even still do a decent squat! He has no aches and pains either which is brilliant. I asked Mick what does he put his good …
A seachange is needed over lives lost at sea
AS I SEE IT MARIANNE HERON In the last hours or minutes of survival, what goes through the minds of those who will be lost at sea? Grief for the family that they will never see again, thoughts of lives that will be unlived, the death of hope and paralysing fear. It’s unimaginable, or is …
LETTER FROM AMERICA
What of another Kennedy in the White House? PAUL HOPKINS When Robert F Kennedy Jr announced his plan to run for president in the Democratic party primaries a month ago, Jim Kessler, a leader of the pro-Biden think tank Third Way, called him a “gadfly and a laughingstock” while Democratic consultant Sawyer Hackett brushed him …
Dowling out to down Dubs
BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR PREVIEW Victory a must in game two Glen Dimplex Senior All-Ireland Camogie Championship Group 2 Saturday, Parnell Park, 2pm Dublin vs Kilkenny Brian Dowling’s side make the trip to the Capital tomorrow, knowing that they will need to improve on their opening group game draw with Wexford last …
Ireland’s biggest outdoor basketball exhibition game showtime – July 8th 2023
SHOWTIME is coming back to Thomastown……don’t miss out on what will be one of Irelands biggest ever outdoor basketball exhibition games! It will be held on Saturday the 8th of July at 6.00pm, in Thomastown in County Kilkenny. Featuring the top players in Irish Basketball. July 8TH 2023 – KICK OFF 6.00PM Contact; Russ Ryan …
Ballyfoyle Agricultural Show
BY MICHAEL O’LEARY This coming Sunday, the Ballyfoyle Agricultural Show takes place with a whole host of events for all the family to enjoy. Not surprisingly, their will be plenty of competitions for horses throughout the day including Showjumping, Ponies, Riding Classes and Young Horses among other events, and the action starts from 9am. The …
Cultures converge for the Failte Isteach Awards at City Hall
There was a gathering from across the globe at City Hall recently as a diverse range of cultures from Africa, Asia, South America and Europe came together for the annual Failte Isteach end of term Awards. Over 100 participants went through the project during the past year, with over 70 eligible for Award Certificates. . …
