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Stripeywomen’s hopes go whistlin’ in the wind
Ref’s call in extra-time swings game as Tipp win Glen Dimplex Senior All Ireland Championship Quarter Final Kilkenny 0-19 Tipperary 1-22 Aoife Lanigan, PRO A Disappointing end to the Glen Dimplex Senior All Ireland Camogie Championship for Kilkenny as they fell short to their neighbours, Tipperary in the Quarter Final in Croke Park last …
BetterYou pill free magnesium
BY CLAIR WHITTY Magnesium is a popular supplement. It is responsible for over 300 chemical reactions inside the body. It helps support calcium absorption, maintenance of normal bones and teeth, and healthy functioning of the nervous system. It helps recovery after exercise, supports muscle health, helps reduce tiredness and fatigue and promotes relaxation and healthy …
Summer reads: your finances, page by page
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR Summer is here and whether it is sunny or pouring (typical Irish weather!), it is the perfect time to dive into a good book about your finances. You do not need to be a financial expert to enjoy these books. From increasing your savings to understanding crypto, these books offer …
Lack of trust grows when watchdogs fail
AS I SEE IT BY MARIANNE HERON Some things simply don’t change do they? It’s two millennia since Roman satirist Decimus Juvenal penned his books of verse but some of his observations are every bit as applicable today. Take one of his memorable quips, ‘Quis custodiet ipsos custodes’ (who guards the guardians?), from a satire …
Their lives on line for complete strangers
THE FACT OF THE MATTER BY PAUL HOPKINS The recent detainment of People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy by Egyptian authorities is not quite in the same league as that of Cork woman Deirdre Murphy (70) held for over a week by Israeli forces. She had been volunteering with the pro-Palestinian International Solidarity Movement (ISM) …
Official Opening of Woodstock Gardens & Arboretum – Inclusivity and Accessibility Enhancement Scheme
Kilkenny County Council is proud to announce the official opening of the Woodstock Gardens & Arboretum – Inclusivity and Accessibility Enhancement Scheme, marked by a special ceremony attended by Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary, elected members of Kilkenny County Council, Oireachtas representatives, council officials, community partners, and invited guests. …
Lyng seeks purr-fect Sunday for his final seeking Cats
BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR SPORTSEDITOR@KILKENNYOBSERVER.IE All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Semi-Final Kilkenny vs Tipperary Páirc an Chrócaigh, Sunday, 4pm Referee: James Owens (Wexford) We’re down to the last four in this seasons All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship and it’s the first week of July, time moves fast in this condensed model of our national sports competitions. …
Kilkenny Celebrates ‘The Power of Play’ at National Play Day 2025 – Free Family Fun at Kilkenny Castle Park on July 5th
National Play Day 2025 organised by Kilkenny County Council Community section in conjunction with the Department of Children, Disability and Equality will be held on Saturday 5th July, 2025. The event hosted by Kilkenny County Council and OPW will take place between 12 and 2pm in Kilkenny Castle Park. The event and all activities are …
Pat Fitzpatrick Welcomes Justice Minister in Kilkenny
I was delighted to meet with Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan TD in Kilkenny, where I welcomed his important announcement regarding the introduction of new regulations to establish Local Community Safety Partnerships (LCSPs) in every local authority area across Ireland. These partnerships represent a significant step forward in how we approach community safety, replacing the …
Newpark Field Day: a fun-filled celebration of togetherness
Despite intermittent light showers, the Newpark community came together for the highly anticipated community field day. This annual event, opened this year by Mayor of Kilkenny John Coonan, brought people of all ages together to enjoy good company, delicious food, and exciting activities. The event took place, Sunday afternoon, on the Upper Green in Newpark, …
