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An Evening of One Act Comedies at Gowran
Gowran Little Theatre is set to delight audiences with two hilarious One-Act Comedies by acclaimed playwright, David Tristram. On May 27th and 28th, 2025, the stage of Gowran Parish Hall will come alive with side-splitting laughter in An Evening of One Act Comedies. Under the direction of Peter Madden and Michael Hayes, this evening promises …
Get Your Glow on This Summer
BY CLAIR WHITTY I think we all love the summer, but the warm and dry weather can have a negative impact on your skin. Warm sunshine, summer breezes, pollution, or dry rooms can all affect your skin. You may need a helping hand to keep its healthy summer glow. Hydration both inside and out is …
Noises Off for Carlow stage
Carlow Little Theatre Society return to the stage of the George Bernard Shaw theatre in Visual, Carlow, this coming May with Michael Frayn’s classic farce Noises Off. This farce comedy about putting on a farce comedy follows the cast and crew of Otstar Productions; an assortment of egos, wits, and large personalities all with a love …
Pilgrimage mass to Blessed Edmund Ignatius Rice – A man of hope
Few would deny that in our world today, there’s a growing sense of uncertainty, especially among our young people. Many, both young and old, feel lost in a society that promises everything but delivers little by way of true inner peace and contentment. Mental health challenges are rising. Anxiety and loneliness are common. So many …
Clear, Hold, Build is launched at James Stephen’s military barracks
Photos by Pat Shortall There was only one place where the book launch could take place. ‘Clear, Hold, Build’ – How the Free State won the Irish Civil War was launched at the Officer’s Mess at James Stephen’s barracks in Kilkenny. Reminders of the foundation and life story of Irish army life bedecked the walls. …
Stress busting friendships
Social connection is a potent stress buster, and this helps with pain and recovery By Paul Bolger. Chartered Physiotherapist at Nano Physiotherapy, Kilkenny (www.nanophysio.ie). “Social support is one of the most powerful moderators of stress-related disease ever demonstrated. It is not just a matter of feeling better subjectively — social support makes your body work better”, …
When CAT may get the cream of your inheritance
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR Inheritance tax also know as Capital Acquisitions Tax (CAT) is in the papers again. Former Justice Minister Alan Shatter once said: “It is nothing short of State-sanctioned graveside robbery of assets.” Others believe it is not an issue for them, as one client said to me recently, “I have nothing …
Camogie: time to stop skirting the skorts issue
AS I SEE IT BY MARIANNE HERON Sure deck your lower limbs in pants, my sweeting, you look divine as you advance but have you seen yourself retreating? Ogden Nash’s lines are a gentle example of the niggles over female clothing in the fashion war waged ever since women escaped corsets and took to sport. …
Cats seek 3rd win as quest for Leinster crown continues
The visit of Offaly next up for Noresiders BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR SPORTSEDITOR@KILKENNYOBSERVER.IE Leinster SHC – Round 4 Kilkenny vs Offaly UPMC Nowlan Park, Saturday, 6pm Referee: Colm McDonald (Antrim) Kilkenny welcome Offaly to UPMC Nowlan Park tomorrow evening, hoping to maintain their perfect start to the defence of their Leinster crown (Throw-in 6pm). …
The rás for the Áras and I’m rarin’ to go…
Furthermore By Gerry Moran So, I’m thinking of running for the Presidency. And why not – sure every Tom, Dick and Conor are thinking of running. Wouldn’t be surprised if the Monk runs. After all he did a spot of running during the local elections. And what do you know about politics, Gerry? Not a …
