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A wish list for our new President
AS I SEE IT BY MARIANNE HERON Congratulations to Catherine Connolly, who began her Presidential campaign early, worked hard and won hearts. That she is our 10th President is due partly to circumstance: the effect of our convoluted nomination system, combined with misjudgements by the two main parties. Had it been otherwise, there might have …
We need some home truths on refugees
THE FACT OF THE MATTER BY PAUL HOPKINS In the hamlet where I lay my head, when Russia invaded Ukraine my neighbours opened their doors and hearts to refugees fleeing for their lives. Committees were set up, as were social media pages dedicated to finding a home, a refuge, to women and children who had …
Jubilee of Choirs concert for Black Abbey church
2025 marks the 800th anniversary of the foundation of the Dominican church, the Black Abbey, in Kilkenny in 1225. As part of the year long commemorations, the Abbey will host a Jubilee of Choirs concert on Saturday 22nd November at 7pm. This promises to be a spectacular concert in the beautiful and historic setting of …
Shamrocks seek lucky 13 as Leinster campaign begins
Faithful County opposition await Henry’s charges BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR SPORTSEDITOR@KILKENNYOBSERVER.IE AIB Leinster Club SHC Quarter Final Shamrocks Ballyhale VS Kilcormac Killoughey Having secured a 21st County title last time out, Shamrocks Ballyhale make the familiar next step and begin the AIB Leinster Club Championship campaign, hoping to claim the O’Neill Cup for a …
Remembering Jo Jo Dullard with prayer service
Jo Jo Dullard was 21 years of age when she disappeared. This November marks the 30th anniversary of her disappearance as she was making her way from Dublin back home to Callan in Co Kilkenny. To mark the anniversary, a walk and prayer service to remember Jo Jo will take place on Sunday November 9th …
Nickey inducted into GAA hall of fame
If you were speaking about Nickey Brennan, the Irish word ‘neart’- strength/ability- would be appropriate. Certainly, when discussing the Kilkenny man’s energy and commitment to complete the most difficult of tasks with consummate ease, ‘neart‘ fits perfectly. Although Nickey Brennan is retired from professional life since 2014, his current roles as a community volunteer include …
Remembering our fallen soldiers
In Kilkenny’s MacDonagh railway station, and at The Peace Park on the River Nore, Kilkenny folk who fought and died in WWI are remembered. The Kilkenny Great War Memorial committee was founded in 2011 to promote and honour the memory of over 800 Kilkenny men and women who gave their lives in WWI for the …
Dominos National Cup
CluneTech Kilkenny Stars – 73 Cleveland Rockets – 84 A late change of venue saw the CluneTech Kilkenny Stars welcome one of the top teams in the Division to Kilkenny all the way from Belfast for a cracker of a game at The Presentation Secondary School. The crowd were treated to a high scoring, nail …
Carey jailed for five-and-a-half years
Former Kilkenny hurler DJ Carey has been jailed for five-and-a-half years for defrauding up to 22 people by falsely claiming he had cancer and needed money for treatment. Carey (54) was remanded in custody last Friday, October 31 after Dublin Circuit Criminal Court heard he defrauded 22 people out of a total of almost €400,000. …
Calling all Kilkenny camera kids!
Hedgerow Ireland – ICMSA 2025 National Photography Competition Following on the great success and huge response garnered by last year’s inaugural competition, ICMSA has great pleasure in announcing its continued support and co-production – with Hedgerows Ireland – of the National Photography Competition aimed at capturing the natural beauty of this invaluable aspect of our …
