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Rediscover the timeless tale of ‘Hare & Tortoise’
Barnstorm Theatre Company is delighted to announce its latest production, a heart warming and enchanting adaptation of the beloved Aesop’s fable, The Tortoise and the Hare, set to run from 24 February to 14 March 2025. This timeless story, reimagined by award-winning playwright Brendan Murray, will captivate audiences of all ages at The Bank on …
NEW LACKEN BOARDWALK ALONG THE BANK OF THE RIVER NORE!
Photographs by Vicky Comerford A big crowd turned out to mark the official reopening of the Lacken Boardwalk on the banks of the River Nore, just downstream from Kilkenny City Centre, on Monday the 17th February 2025. Kilkenny City’s first composite construction boardwalk was officially opened by the Cathaoirleach of Kilkenny County Council, Cllr. Michael McCarthy …
Treaty in town for league clash!
Cats look to build on Wexford win against Kiely’s Limerick BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR SPORTSEDITOR@KILKENNYOBSERVER.IE Allianz Hurling League Division 1A Kilkenny vs Limerick UPMC Nowlan Park, Sunday, 1:45pm Referee: Colm Lyons (Cork) When the fixtures were released for this seasons Allianz Hurling League Division 1A, many eyes on Noreside would have been drawn to …
Lasting impact of Africa conquest on Europe today
THE LAST WORD By Pat Coughlan The European conquest of Africa was driven by a mix of motivations. Known as the ‘Scramble for Africa’, European powers like Britain, France, and Belgium divided the continent, neglecting indigenous societies. The Berlin Conference of 1884-1885 was pivotal, marking Africa’s division without regard for existing cultures. Economic interests topped …
And don’t leave the key in the door…
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR A recent survey of 1,000 Irish homeowners has revealed alarming statistics regarding home security, with nearly one in five experiencing a break-in within the last five years. We are being urged to take proactive steps to protect our properties as the survey highlights both common security measures and risky habits …
Money waste – time to reform our administration
AS I SEE IT BY MARIANNE HERON The story feels like that line from Frank Sinatra’s song High Hopes – ‘Woops there goes another rubber tree plant’. Not a plant in this case but yet another high profile example of a waste of taxpayers’ money. This time the Arts Council was at fault for wasting …
The dangers lurking for children online – alone
THE FACT OF THE MATTER BY PAUL HOPKINS Four in five primary schoolchildren have unsupervised access to smart devices in their bedrooms, according to a new study. Just a minority said their parents or caregivers could see what they were doing online. New research by Ireland’s online safety charity, CyberSafeKids, highlights a significant lack of …
Fun and laughter as thousands flock to ‘Comer Pantomime
Photos by Pat Shortall Well, our country had it all. Storms, power cuts, schools and businesses shut down. To borrow a phrase from Sean O’Casey “The country was in a state of chassis.” Each evening on our TV screens, bad news made its way into our sitting rooms. Some counties suffered more than others – …
Donegal Miracle set for Kilmoganny
Derry playwright Brian Foster says he is delighted at the reception his play, A Miracle in Donegal, received from audiences in both Derry and Letterkenny over the last few years. Not to mention the rave reviews it received from newspaper critics. Foster, who also directed the play, said “In all honesty, I’m stunned at how …
Pat Delaney: old neighbour, new-found friend
FURTHERMORE By Gerry Moran Pat Delaney passed away on February 4. Pat lived about 400 yards from me. We walked the same lane, Caesar’s Lane, to school, the CBS Primary. And yet our paths never crossed. The reason being, I reckon, was because Pat was that bit younger than me and in a class lower. …
