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Remembering my brother, my big brother John
You can have my hat but lay off my house
THE FACT OF THE MATTER BY PAUL HOPKINS Six months back at the table and the Government is stricken with inertia when it comes to solving the ongoing problems of health, special needs education, asylum seekers, still high energy costs and the crisis that is homelessness and the lack of affordable housing. Indeed, the lack …
Reid returns and inspires Cats in Offaly rout
Dub’s up next for ‘six seeking’ stripey men BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR SPORTSEDITOR@KILKENNYOBSERVER.IE Leinster SHC – Round 3 Kilkenny 4-25 Offaly 2-16 UPMC Nowlan Park Referee: Colm McDonald (Antrim) Having suffered defeats in their previous two outings in Leinster, the last thing Offaly probably wanted was a trip to Noreside that coincided with a …
Kilkenny Traveller Interagency Group holds Business Advice Clinic in St. Canice’s Neighbourhood Hall
A significant crowd turned up at St. Canice’s Neighbourhood Hall on Wednesday last 7th May to meet with representatives from Kilkenny’s Local Enterprise Office, KCETB, the local INTREO Office, Kilkenny Traveller Community Movement and more. All agencies in attendance contribute to the wider Kilkenny Traveller Interagency Group with the overarching aim of improving access to services …
Saddle Up Success for Down Syndrome Kilkenny
300 cyclists set off from Danesfort GAA Club on Sunday, May 11th, in support of the second annual Saddle Up for Down Syndrome Kilkenny charity cycle. The event raised funds for the local, parent-led organisation that provides essential services to children and adults with Down syndrome across County Kilkenny. Organisers say they are on track for their …
Kilkenny County Council in partnership with IDA Ireland hold Industry Update
Photos by Vicky Comerford A recent breakfast briefing and networking event hosted by Kilkenny County Council in partnership with IDA Ireland took place on Wednesday 7th May. The early morning event was hosted in Cartoon Saloon’s Barrack Street offices and was organised by Kilkenny County Council and IDA Ireland with the aim of facilitating communication and …
Pawsitive Changes Ahead! Kilkenny Welcomes New Dog Warden and a Refreshed Dog Shelter
Photo by Vicky Comerford Kilkenny and Carlow County Councils are pleased to announce the appointment of a new Dog Warden to serve both counties, a move aimed at promoting responsible dog ownership and ensuring the safety and well-being of our communities. In addition to this exciting development, we are thrilled to highlight the recent refurbishment …
Kilkenny County Council Library Service Launches the 2025 ‘My Little Library Book Bag’ Initiative for Children Starting School
Kilkenny County Council Library Service is delighted to announce the launch of the My Little Library Book Bag initiative, a nationwide programme designed to support children as they take the important step of starting primary school. From today, families across Kilkenny can collect a free book bag for their child at any local library. The …
Loreto Kilkenny Secure Spot in FAI Schools All-Ireland First Year Soccer Cup Final
Loreto Kilkenny has qualified for the FAI Schools Soccer All Ireland 1st Year Cup Final on Thursday, May 22nd. This talented bunch of players have come through 6 knockout games to win the Leinster Schools section, which was made up of 64 teams. They have now qualified for the All-Ireland decider after defeating St Columbas …
Black bread and a pinch of tea
BY JOHN FITZGERALD (Part four) In Callan, LDF volunteer Seamus O Brien and his friend Sean Holden thought they’d done well, leaving the candles made from animal fat in the farmyard, to set…forgetting the sheepdogs that patrolled outside. They were in the farmhouse with their feet up on the table, drinking lemonade the kindly housewife …
