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Time to rein in the deer population
AS I SEE IT BY MARIANNE HERON We are being told to eat less red meat for environmental reasons. But there is an alternative, with a forest-to-fork appeal, which we could eat more of with a clear conscience. Venison, once a staple in Irish diet, is making a comeback. “Definitely, in the last two years, …
CLARA TOUGH IT OUT
Clara won the U22 Roinn B county final on Sunday in Clara by overcoming a gallant young James Stephens outfit 3-10 to 1-8. This wasn’t as straightforward as the final score would suggest as the Village girls got off to a flying start and their athleticism had the home side in all kinds of bother. …
MUCKALEE LADIES GAELIC FOOTBALL TEAM
A Year to Remember The 2025 season will long be regarded as one of the most remarkable chapters in the history of Muckalee Ladies Football. This was a year in which the team did far more than simply compete. They reshaped expectations, broke long-standing barriers, and reignited belief in what Kilkenny ladies football can achieve …
The whipping boys of our changing climate
THE FACT OF THE MATTER BY PAUL HOPKINS It used to be that the only two certainties in life were death and taxes. Now, we can add two more. One, the heavy rainfall across Kilkenny and other counties recently is not necessarily enough to offset damage being done to farming by drought: and, second, as …
Natural Remedies for Children
BY CLAIR WHITTY This is the time of year when the kids are sent home from school or creche with coughs, colds, stuffy nose, or sore throats. Ear issues can be a problem this time of the year too, with itchy or blocked ears causing discomfort. Take a look at some of the Otosan Fortuss …
Kilkenny Local Community Safety Partnership (LCSP) officially launched
The Kilkenny Local Community Safety Partnership (LCSP) was officially launched with the first meeting held at the Council Chamber, County Hall, Kilkenny on Tuesday, 25th November 2025. The new partnership will expand on the previous joint policing committee to include wider community, voluntary, and statutory involvement, all working together to improve safety across the county. Kilkenny …
King Henry out to claim Leinster crown!
O’Connor backed St Martin’s side pose a real threat to Shamrocks BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR SPORTSEDITOR@KILKENNYOBSERVER.IE AIB Leinster Club SHC Final Shamrocks Ballyhale vs St Martin’s Saturday, 6:30pm, Croke Park Referee: Chris Mooney (Dublin) It may not have been on the radar of all those down in Pairc na Seamrog during the summer, but …
Lisa publishes debut novel Finding Ruby
Local teacher and writer Lisa Heffernan has recently released her debut novel Finding Ruby. This funny yet heart warming story of rediscovery and new beginnings proves it is never too late to chase your dreams. Lisa has been writing for years and fondly remembers her time in Kilkenny Young Writers Group. Her love of writing …
Christmas calls us to bring our own gifts and talents as treasure to others
The Kilkenny Observer Newspaper is delighted to present our ‘2025 Christmas short story series’. We invited five Kilkenny based writers to submit a short story or poems each week, which we hope you will enjoy. This is the Observers fifth year promoting creative writing in the community. Week three sees the work of four poets …
Kilkenny group participate in Armistice Day in Ypres
Recently a group from the Kilkenny Great War Memorial Committee travelled to the Belgian city of Ypres/Ieper. Here, they participated in the Armistice Day ceremony at the Menin Gate on the 11th of November, laying down a wreath in memory of all those from Kilkenny County who died during World War I. The group visited …
