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Cross-cultural friendships blossom in Rosemount
Words: Kilkenny Observer Photos: jbs photos Kilkenny The Kilkenny Observer newspaper was delighted to attend a special garden party hosted by John and Svitlana Saseyi in the charming Rosemount estate, in Kilkenny city. Surrounded by neighbours and friends the lovely couple were celebrating the first anniversary of their arrival in Kilkenny, with their family, from …
True love never dies… A tribute to Jane O’ Malley
BY JOHN FITZGERALD On June 3rd Ireland lost an outstanding artist. Jane O’ Malley-nee Harris, wife of the internationally acclaimed Tony O’ Malley, was hugely talented and bequeathed a rich legacy to the nation. The people of Physicianstown, outside Callan, where she lived, were stunned and saddened to hear of her death. To them she …
Packed City Hall sees Joe Malone elected as first citizen of Kilenny city
Words: Kilkenny Observer Photos: Pat Shortall Last Friday night saw the election of former army man Joe Malone to the role of first citizen of Kilkenny city. A packed city hall was made up of family and friends as Mayor Malone was handed the chain of office from outgoing mayor Councillor David Fitzgerald. Councillor Malone …
All fun and games in the sunshine at the official opening of the new playground in Freshford!
On Tuesday the 6th of June, in front of a big crowd bathed in sunshine, the Cathaoirleach of Kilkenny County Council, Cllr. Pat Fitzpatrick officially opened the much anticipated new playground in Freshford Village. In attendance to mark this new addition to the amenity offering of Freshford were Elected Members of Kilkenny County Council, Oireachtas …
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FURTHERMORE By Gerry Moran I was in Dublin recently and what I always like to do when in the capital is pop into the National Art Gallery. Love to take in the latest exhibitions and always like to poke around the Portrait Gallery; always enjoy looking at the portraits of Ireland’s famous celebrities from the …
A timely lesson in the real cost of education
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR The sun is shining. It’s the middle of June with more than 130,000 students completing their Leaving Certificate and Junior Cycle exams in more than 800 venues across the country. Holidays will then begin in earnest and the last thing families will want to think about, for a while anyway, …
The Magic of Castlemorris
BY JOHN FITZGERALD Part 2 Fair Day at Castlemorris was an ideal time of the month to settle old scores or exact revenge on anyone who had wronged you. You would walk up to the culprit, remind him of your grievance, and then commence to beat him senseless. A blackthorn stick was useful, but your …
Don’t get bitten alive by mosquitos
BY CLAIR WHITTY Do you get bitten by mosquitos at home or abroad? I know that some of you get bitten and more of you are left alone, it isn’t fair. Luckily there is help, Incognito Insect Repellent is a clinically proven repellent that can protect you. And a Wexford woman from Enniscorthy is co-founder …
Will wind energy blow down electricity prices?
AS I SEE IT MARIANNE HERON If you live near or visit the sea, there may be a change of scenery coming your way. Fast forward three years or so and there will rows of turbines as tall as the Eiffel tower whirling away their giant arms near the coast as they convert kinetic wind …
Letter From America
The millions condemned to war without end PAUL HOPKINS Memorial Day, and I am with my son and his American wife and two darling granddaughters as we line the streets with neighbours and friends – armed with picnic baskets and waving Stars ‘n’ Stripes – to watch the Big Parade honouring America’s fallen soldiers – …
