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Keeping an eye on your child online
I had just turned 13 when my father stopped me in the hallway one day and pointed to the family cat. “See how Topsy has put on weight. That’s because she is going to have kittens. It’s the same with humans. Do you understand?” I nodded, his face flushed… and he moved on. It turned …
Kilkenny Science Festival November 8 to 16
Booking now open for extensive programme of free and ticketed events focused on adults, schools and community groups Kilkenny Science Festival is back from November 8 to 16 and it’s bigger and better than ever, coordinators at CALMAST, the South East Technological University’s STEM engagement centre, have promised. This year’s extensive programme of free and …
Kilkenny County Council Library Service joins forces with Cahill Truck Bodies on next-generation mobile library
Kilkenny Library Service are delighted to have signed a contract with Cahill Truck bodies, a 3rd generation family business based in Graiguenamanagh, for the purchase of a brand-new mobile library vehicle. This exciting development marks a significant investment in bringing library services directly to communities, schools, creches, and nursing homes across Kilkenny City and County. This …
Now comes the winter of our discontent
THE FACT OF THE MATTER BY PAUL HOPKINS Over a beer, my publisher Dave tells me: “I’m still in denial over the end of summer. It’s more than officially autumn, and I feel like I’ve forgotten to do something. There’s this crumpled mental checklist I’ve been trying to unfold, something I’d tossed to the back …
Cycling through a storm, Phil raises hope for CF
Phil Cody and his colleagues embraced the formidable challenge of cycling from Malin Head to Mizen Head, aiming to raise vital funds for people living with cystic fibrosis in Ireland. Scheduled from Thursday, 11th September to Sunday, 14th September 2025, the event was designed as a four-day journey across the entire length of the country—a …
Heritage group celebrates 700th walk
By John Fitzgerald The Kilkenny Heritage Walkers celebrated a major milestone on Saturday with their 700th outing. Starting at the castle scores of people from all over the county treaded the streets, lanes, slips, alleyways and bridges en route to the historic Home Rule Club, where a luscious birthday cake and an afternoon of fond reminiscence …
Larry prepares WW1 supper at Peace Park
The Kilkenny Great War Memorial Committee invite people of Kilkenny to join them at the Kilkenny Great War Memorial at the Peace Park on the banks of the River Nore for a demonstration of the preparation, cooking and issuing of a typical trench meal from the Great War. The event will take place on Friday …
Smithwick’s Experience Kilkenny celebrates Savour with live music, street food and a tour promotion
Smithwick’s Experience Kilkenny will be a hive of activity throughout the Savour Kilkenny Food Festival this October bank holiday weekend as the award-winning, city centre visitor attraction plays host to free live bands, a tour promotion, mouth-watering street food and so much more. As well as hosting the Festival launch, Smithwick’s Experience Kilkenny is back as a …
Ossory pilgrims make faith-filled journey to Fatima
Fifty-five pilgrims from across the Diocese of Ossory travelled from Kilkenny to the world-famous shrine of Our Lady of Fatima in Portugal earlier this month as part of the annual Ossory Diocesan Pilgrimage. The week-long pilgrimage was led by Fr. Willie Purcell, who was making his 30th visit to the Marian shrine. He was joined by Fr. …
Let’s get ready to RUMBLE!
O’Loughlin’s and Shamrocks clash for county glory BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR SPORTSEDITOR@KILKENNYOBSERVER.IE St Canice’s Credit Union Kilkenny SHC Final O’Loughlin Gaels vs Shamrocks Ballyhale After another campaign of brilliant action on Noreside, the Tom Walsh Cup is up for grabs this Sunday as O’Loughlin Gaels take on Shamrocks Ballyhale in a repeat of the …
