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Last chance to win the ‘You’re a Star’ Quilt!
With the weather set to be warm and sunny this week, we will get to enjoy a last burst of summer and hopefully some nice sunshine. But once the children are back to school and the days get shorter it will be time to start thinking about cosying up for the winter again. And what …
Parting is such sweet sorrow
The Eastern Environs Community group gathered in St John’s Parish Centre to bid a fond farewell to Fr Brian Griffin after his six -year sojourn in the Parish. Fr Brian’s transfer to cover the two Laois parishes of Castletown and Camross was the surprise inclusion in the Bishop’s recent Diocesan clerical changes. In bidding farewell …
Breaking news: time to call the fashion police
AS I SEE IT BY MARIANNE HERON Spoiler alert, this is a callout for the fashion police, no, not to chivvy us out of WFM (working from home) gear although the guy who forgot to put his trousers on when taking a zoom call recently needs a wake-up call. No, it’s about the fashion choices …
Cork trip will be no holiday for champs
BY NIALL SHERRY SPORTS EDITOR Knock-out time as cats seek to advance Brian Dowling and his team make the long trip to Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork tomorrow for the quarter-final clash with Wexford (Throw-in 5pm). For those without tickets, the game will be live on RTE2 from 4.30pm. Both teams came through the group …
The arrival of the Augustinians and their influence on Kilkenny mill streams and mills
To coincide with Heritage week 2021 (14th to 22nd August) The Kilkenny Observer in association with Cois Céim and The Saturday Walkers Group Present a history of The Mills of Kilkenny Photos: jbs photos Kilkenny Kilkenny’s industrial history is a bustling tale of innovation, struggle and perseverance. Much of the city’s industrial life circled around …
Cat’s Phelan good ahead of rebel county road trip
BY NIALL SHERRY SPORTS EDITOR Wexford will pose serious threat to All-Ireland crown All-Star defender Claire Phelan believes her county are ready to meet the challenge of Wexford, and any other county as Kilkenny continues their quest to retain the O’Duffy cup this weekend in Páirc Uí Chaoimh. Speaking to the Kilkenny Observer ahead of …
Camogie Association proudly supporting ISPCC Childline for 2021 All-Ireland Championships
The Camogie Association are delighted to announce they are proudly supporting ISPCC Childline, through the final stages of the 2021 All Ireland Senior, Intermediate and Premier Junior Championships The Camogie Association are delighted to announce they are proudly supporting ISPCC Childline, through the final stages of the 2021 All Ireland Senior, Intermediate and Premier Junior …
Amazing Ros Tapestry in full view at Kilkenny Castle
HISTORIC Kilkenny Castle is playing host to an exhibition of the Ros Tapestry The Office of Public Works (OPW) has provided space at the castle for the tapestries which were moved for their protection from the Tapestry Centre on the quays in New Ross, Co Wexford last year. The temporary new home set the tapestry …
Planning for castle to get more than a lick of paint
RENOVATION plans for Kilkenny Castle include the construction of a permanent outdoor archaeological display, a universally accessible lift and toilet facilities, new roof structures and extensive landscaping and future- proofing works. These are all included in a recently granted planning application made by The Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland to Kilkenny County Council. The …
