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Government must intervene to reduce rip-off energy bills
KATHLEEN FUNCHION Sinn Fein TD for Kilkenny Carlow Sinn Féin TD for Carlow Kilkenny, Kathleen Funchion, has said that the government is not doing enough to help struggling workers and families overwhelmed by the costs of energy across Carlow and Kilkenny. Teachta Funchion said: “Households in Carlow and Kilkenny are still struggling to keep their …
When every day seems like a bad news day
THE FACT OF THE MATTER PAUL HOPKINS Back in the late Nineties a new paper began publishing in, I think, Sacramento in California. Its stated mission was to report “only good news”. Happy stories, stories that would bring a smile to your face. Make you laugh. The weekly paper never reached its mandated sales nor …
Shefflin’s tribe seek to top Cats
By Niall Sherry, Sports editor PREVIEW Galway test next for Lyng’s men Leinster Senior Hurling Championship UPMC Nowlan Park, Sunday 2pm Kilkenny vs Galway Galway are the next visitors to UPMC Nowlan Park this weekend, and a much tougher challenge can be guaranteed when Henry brings his charges to face-off against the Cats …
Cats cruise to win in Leinster opener
By Niall Sherry, Sports editor REVIEW TJ Returns as Adrian Mullen impresses Leinster Senior Hurling Championship UPMC Nowlan Park Kilkenny 0-29 Westmeath 0-7 Derek Lyng’s first Leinster Championship game as Kilkenny senior hurling manager ended in victory as his side made light work of the Westmeath challenge. There were no goals for the …
Punchestown Festival
Michael O’Leary One of the big days in the Rugby Calendar takes place this coming Sunday in Athy at 3pm as Kilkenny and Tullow clash in The Provincial Towns Cup Final. Both Teams had somewhat contrasting Semi-Finals with Kilkenny mostly in control against Cill Dara in Por One of the great sport, racing and social …
Michael Casey is Honoured by his local community
The unveiling ceremony for the memorial bench to Michael Casey (1942-2020) took place on The Green, Park View/Park View Drive, Kilkenny on Friday, April 21. Michael was a native of Cork and lived in Park View Drive, Kilkenny for many years. He was the Chairperson of the Park View and Park View Drive Residents Association …
Bishop Wilkinson welcomed to Kilkenny by Mayor David Fitzgerald
Photos: Pat Shortall On Thursday 20 April, Bishop Aidrian Wlikinson , his wife Jacqui, and members of The Church of Ireland community assembled at city hall. The occasion was a reception, hosted by the Mayor of Kilkenny David Fitzgerald to welcome Adrian to the city in his role as the new bishop of the Church …
Girl Auction
BY NED EGAN Part 15 Well, as described many times, it was a bitter frigid night out in the bleak Five Acre. And now, for Mikey Connolly, it had turned into Siberia. Be that as it may, he’d have to try something. “Babsie, I’ll be going soon. You girls must have a plan, and I …
Coffee morning at Haughney Green helps Kilimanjaro Direct
Photos: Kilkenny Observer newspaper On Friday of last week, The Kilkenny Observer received an invitation to attend a coffee morning at St Mary’s Day Care Centre at Haughney Green. An invitation we were delighted to accept. The invite came from former Brewery employee Eamon Corcoran, who, along with his wife Mary were raising funds for …
The Thunder and Lightning All-Ireland
BY JOHN FITZGERALD PART TWO Callan teenagers Sean Holden and Seamus O’ Brien watched from different vantage-points as the ball was thrown in for the 1939 Senior Hurling All-Ireland between Cork and Kilkenny and the two teams appeared on the pitch. Seamus felt the sky coming to earth as storm clouds gathered, but neither he …
