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Loughs hit jackpot in Vegas Boys battle!
1 point win secures final berth for city side BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR SPORTSEDITOR@KILKENNYOBSERVER.IE St. Canice’s Credit Union Senior Hurling Championship Semi Finals O’Loughlin Gaels 1-20, Mullinavat 2-16 There was no quarter given at headquarters in the first of the semifinals as O’Loughlin Gaels got over the line by the bare minimum against a …
Born to be wild, live free
CHOICES SHAPE YOUR FUTURE By Judith Ashton My 34year old son said to me recently, “I think we were the last generation of kids to run free in the countryside….”, He had a good point. We live near the River Nore and when my lads and their pals were at National school, they would go …
It’s time to get your own budget in order
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR Last week we reviewed the Budget’s emphasis on fiscal restraint and “strategic priorities” over expansive relief measures. We saw that expenditure will rise by €9.4 billion to €117 billion including plans to offer modest increases to certain sectors of society, such as €10 weekly to core payments like State pensions …
Earning your salt … and the big cheese
FURTHERMORE By Gerry Moran Savour Kilkenny Food Festival, which is getting bigger and better with each passing year, is upon us and I heartily compliment all involved in its planning and presentations. Thank you. The festival really brings the Parade alive and creates a vibrant, colourful, almost carnival-like ambience in our medieval city. With the …
Time to change the way we elect presidents
AS I SEE IT BY MARIANNE HERON The Presidential race has been a bit like that song: There were 10 green bottles hanging on the wall. What started out with a row of colourful possibilities, some welcome Bob Geldolf to Michael Flatley, others less so Conor McGregor and yer wan with the tasteless handbag, Maria …
Savour Kilkenny Market Returns with Over 100 Stalls, New Flavours and Local Icons
Savour Kilkenny Food Festival is back this October Bank Holiday Weekend, transforming The Parade and Castle Road into a bustling hub of flavour, fun, and food discovery on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th of October 2025. This year’s Savour Market promises to be the biggest and most diverse yet with over 100 artisan food and drink stalls …
Kilkenny Roots Festival 2026
There was great excitement among music fans last week when the first batch of artists for Kilkenny Roots 2026 (1st to 4th May) was announced. Record first week sales were recorded, with huge interest in Big Star Ensemble and Grammy winner, Rodney Crowell. “It’s very important that we get to announce some headline acts early,” …
Kilkenny goes to war…against Foot and Mouth…
BY JOHN FITZGERALD (Part two) Last week, I recalled how Sean Holden of Callan observed bees disinfecting themselves to comply with Foot and Mouth Disease restrictions…, On a more serious note…the farmers and their families affected, as well as any farm employees on the site of an outbreak had to be quarantined. Little red flags …
Connolly’s RED MILLS & Leader Dog Food Present
“Madra Monday” at Savour Kilkenny Food Festival 2024 A Free Dog-Friendly Extravaganza on Bank Holiday Monday, October 28th! At the Parade, Kilkenny City from 12-4pm Connolly’s RED MILLS and its Leader Dog Food range are excited to sponsor “Madra Monday,” a free, dog-friendly celebration as part of the Savour Kilkenny Food Festival. On Bank Holiday …
Kilkenny festival returns with celebration of Irish food culture
65,000 expected for food festival in Ireland’s Medieval Capital Ireland’s premier food festival returns this October Bank Holiday Weekend (Thursday 23rd to Monday 27th October 2025), expected to draw more than 65,000 visitors to Ireland’s Medieval Capital. Established 19 years ago, the festival will showcase the best of Irish food culture, with an emphasis on sustainability, local producers and reducing food waste. Chefs …
