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Virtual Treasury of Ireland Roadshow Visits Kilkenny’s Mayfair Library
Photos by Ro Kilkenny County Council Library Service proudly hosted the Virtual Treasury Roadshow at Mayfair Library on Tuesday, 25 November, offering the public a unique opportunity to explore Kilkenny’s rich history through cutting-edge digital resources. The evening also marked the launch of the Irish Manuscripts Commission’s latest publication: The Statute of Kilkenny, edited by …
Gifting with Irish Gifts this Christmas
BY CLAIR WHITTY Are you looking for an Irish brand product for a friend or loved one. Here are some of our favourite Irish brands. Local honey is always popular; you might choose one from our selection of Wexford honeys or we can create a beautiful hamper with two or three from our range. Holos …
Urlingford Crowned Roinn B County Champions After Commanding Display in Dunmore vs Rower Inistioge
MW Hire Dunmore Park was in immaculate condition for the Under-13 Boys Roinn B County Final, where two in-form sides, Urlingford and The Rower Inistioge met after edging their respective semi-finals. With a lively crowd gathered and John McCormack taking charge of proceedings, anticipation was high. Urlingford’s sixth-class duo, Dylan Tobin and Jayden Elfehli, won …
Stafford strike sinks Shamrocks dreams
The wait for provincial title No.13 goes on for Henry’s men BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR SPORTSEDITOR@KILKENNYOBSERVER.IE AIB Leinster Club SHC Final Shamrocks Ballyhale 2-17 St Martin’s 0-24 An injury time score from sub Ben Stafford secured a first ever senior Leinster hurling title for St Martin’s of Wexford as they secured victory over Shamrocks …
Danesfort deliver Leinster crown!
Richie Hogan cameo helps Burke’s men claim Tommy Murphy Cup BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR SPORTSEDITOR@KILKENNYOBSERVER.IE AIB Leinster Club IHC final Danesfort 2-15 Ratoath 0-12 It wasn’t in the script, one of the greatest making their first appearance of the season in the provincial final, and helping his side turn a deficit into victory, but …
McGuinness TD: “Utter Disgust” at Uisce Éireann’s Failure to Engage with Inistioge Community
Fianna Fáil Carlow–Kilkenny TD John McGuinness has condemned Uisce Éireann (Irish Water) for what he describes as a “shocking and disgraceful failure” to respond to legitimate public concerns regarding the water infrastructure in Inistioge and surrounding communities. Deputy McGuinness attended a well-attended public meeting in Inistioge on Monday, 10 November, where residents expressed deep frustration at the ongoing deterioration of …
McGuinness Welcomes Zelensky to Irish Parliament
Leas -Cheann Comhairle Deputy John McGuinness was honoured to be part of the welcome given today to President Zelensky and The First Lady of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska, who addressed the joint houses of the Oireachtas. Leas -Cheann Comhairle said: “The visit was essential to garner support from the EU at this critical time of peace negotiations” “As …
Rapid Fire & Safety win Customer Service Excellence Award at the 25th Kilkenny Business Awards
Rapid Fire & Safety is honoured to announce that we have won the Customer Service Excellence Award at this year’s Kilkenny Chamber Business Awards. Being shortlisted alone was a privilege, but winning the award marks a milestone that reflects the trust, loyalty and support of our customers over the last decade. Community support is a …
The people’s trial of Denis Joseph Carey
FURTHERMORE By Gerry Moran You f****d up DJ. F****d up real bad. You lied to people. Stole their money. Abused their trust. Exploited their generosity. Their humanity. And their vulnerability. You’ve been labelled as evil. I don’t think you’re evil, DJ Carey – I think you’re a flawed human being like most of us but, …
What fuel are you putting in your body this winter?
CHOICES SHAPE YOUR FUTURE By Judith Ashton You are what you eat. If you eat junk food, you construct your cells with rubbish. No wonder there is so much chronic illness globally, followed by medical prescriptions to try to heal the symptoms. It’s an unending, tragic revolving door of cause and effect which doesn’t deal …
